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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2017 18:23:36 GMT
I realise this a shockingly contentious subject a bit like the whole "how do you deal with your shit" issue but its worth getting some views anyway.
I like windows in the saloon area and portholes in the bedroom and bathroom. Thats on a typical UK canal boat. For barges I like windows high up and small hull side portholes.
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Post by ted on Mar 16, 2017 18:41:47 GMT
From the outside a boat looks better with portholes.
From the inside it's lighter and better if you have windows.
It's a personal choice.
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Post by peterboat on Mar 16, 2017 18:47:11 GMT
I am with magnetman I like windows for the less enclosed feeling my new boat the broads cruiser is of course all windows, which can make for a cold boat and perhaps poor security
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Post by Delta9 on Mar 16, 2017 18:49:15 GMT
Portholes.
I hate daylight when I'm at home.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Mar 16, 2017 19:05:48 GMT
I have windows in the living area and portholes in the cabin and engine room and that seem to work for me. Personally I don't go for the look of a narrowboat which only has portholes as it looks a bit like an ocean-going vessel which has got lost.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2017 19:21:08 GMT
Windows in living area, but portholes in the bedroom.
Seems fine to me. We like plenty of natural light.
When our boat was broken into, the offender(s) appeared to have stuck a screwdriver or jemmy into one of the vents in the frame, which shattered the glass and damaged the frame. Had to replace the full window!
Some people said "Couldn't happen with portholes, they're much more secure".
Only it did! Another boat was screwed the same night and they entered and left by porthole.
Made me realise if someone is determined, there is no security.
Rog
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2017 19:24:22 GMT
Windows in living area, but portholes in the bedroom. Seems fine to me. We like plenty of natural light. When our boat was broken into, the offender(s) appeared to have stuck a screwdriver or jemmy into one of the vents in the frame, which shattered the glass and damaged the frame. Had to replace the full window! Some people said "Couldn't happen with portholes, they're much more secure". Only it did! Another boat was screwed the same night and they entered and left by porthole. Made me realise if someone is determined, there is no security. Rog Must have been quite big portholes or did they use a small child?
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Post by Delta9 on Mar 16, 2017 19:25:31 GMT
Some people said "Couldn't happen with portholes, they're much more secure". Only it did! Another boat was screwed the same night and they entered and left by porthole. Made me realise if someone is determined, there is no security. Rog Their portholes were too big. Little portholes is the way to go.
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Post by quaysider on Mar 16, 2017 19:25:39 GMT
I prefer the look of all portholes with side hatches - glazed in our case... it's amazingly UNdark inside but on a gloomy day, the glazed hatches do make one hell of a difference... they should do mind as they cost a blooming fortune. IN an ideal world though I'd like a boat with portholes on the outside and windows on the inside
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2017 19:25:57 GMT
I would say that a porthole more than about 18 inches across is basically a round window.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2017 19:28:06 GMT
Sadly we'll never know.
The porthole was the usual size, about 12" or so.
Rog
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2017 19:30:09 GMT
I prefer the look of all portholes with side hatches - glazed in our case... it's amazingly UNdark inside but on a gloomy day, the glazed hatches do make one hell of a difference... they should do mind as they cost a blooming fortune. IN an ideal world though I'd like a boat with portholes on the outside and windows on the inside Its a nice idea. For light I suppose you could put some sort of lens in the porthole like a prism to spread the light but then you wouldn't get a view out. I really like the light you get through those pavement vault lights with cast iron frames and lots of little square prisms - would love to have one in the top of the cabin but I expect it would get shocking condensation.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2017 19:31:54 GMT
Sadly we'll never know. The porthole was the usual size, about 12" or so. Rog Replying to magnetman Gods teeth! Someone got in through that? Maybe there were some keys they could pick up with a bit of wire or something.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2017 19:56:30 GMT
Sadly we'll never know. The porthole was the usual size, about 12" or so. Rog Replying to magnetman Gods teeth! Someone got in through that? Maybe there were some keys they could pick up with a bit of wire or something. You would be surprised at what people can get through. Once I was a 'Damsel in Distress' after locking myself out - well the men came out in numbers to help and eventually a child was dragged out of bed and pushed through a window that measures 11" by 6". Just trying to give an example that had a good outcome - that child grew up and I'd often give him a lift into town, always remembering how he somewhat unwittingly helped me out in an hour of need.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2017 20:29:15 GMT
Must be a pretty small kid. My girls are 4.9 and 6.9 years old I have not put a tape measure across their shoulders but I will do tomorrow.
Your story sounds okay but getting a child in to facilitate theft just seems a little bit umm, err, well anyway lets not get into that !
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