riverunner Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 hi, Used to fit narrow boats out here in Sheffield a few years ago,got some great results but very time consuming projects they can be. www rdshopfiting couk and go to gallery few pic of my past projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Is there only me that doesn't like the thought of being on a canal barge? I've been invited several times but it scares me to death - especially the locks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampent Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Too the OP, buy a widerboat. Not a narrow one. More space to hang hats and swing cats around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosyRat Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Have you a name for your lovely boat? On our boating holidays we have spotted the following you might like to consider : Canalgesic Sir Osis of the River Half Cut Whine Not Quacksilver Narrow minded And one I haven't seen but was told about : "Onion Bargee" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrannyGranny Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 My brother in law and his wife have just bought a cruiser. They are off on their first trip today for 5 days. I think there's is 35ft. Hoping they will trust me to borrow it with the family some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookesey Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 Too the OP, buy a widerboat. Not a narrow one. More space to hang hats and swing cats around. You're looking at up to a 100% loading on mooring charges, plus you can only really use them on the Grand Union Canal. As far as I have seen on my travels, they are live on and sail very little. They are not even allowed on my favored Peak Forest Canal, I know what you are saying, I like them to, but they are very impracticable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookesey Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 Have you a name for your lovely boat? On our boating holidays we have spotted the following you might like to consider : Canalgesic Sir Osis of the River Half Cut Whine Not Quacksilver Narrow minded And one I haven't seen but was told about : "Onion Bargee" As I'm trying to buy a 7 years old boat that is already named and registered, I don't fancy the hassle involved in changing the name. It's name is nice, if I get the boat all will be revealed, photos and all. I just thought, what if it was called 'Big Fat Barstool' ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookesey Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 Too the OP, buy a widerboat. Not a narrow one. More space to hang hats and swing cats around. I never ignore advice, a wide beam has come up that I can have tomorrow, I would have to moor it on a marina that adjoins a river, such at The River Soar. This one only needs painting and is 4 years old, I can 75% fund it from my pension tax-free cash, many thanks for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaznay Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 oooh sounds great...good luck with your new venture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denlin Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 I never ignore advice, a wide beam has come up that I can have tomorrow, I would have to moor it on a marina that adjoins a river, such at The River Soar. This one only needs painting and is 4 years old, I can 75% fund it from my pension tax-free cash, many thanks for the advice. :love::love: Would you like to adopt me?:hihi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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