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Post by Mr Stabby on Jun 2, 2018 18:23:39 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2018 22:30:05 GMT
Caracruiser. Great boat. Designed to not be on the water most of the time.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Jun 2, 2018 23:26:45 GMT
Caracruiser. Great boat. Designed to not be on the water most of the time. I couldn't understand what it was doing in the cut, where it needs a licence, BSS, insurance, mooring fees etc and the running gear was permanently underwater, especially as it seems to be unused for navigation, surely it would be better off on hard standing?
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Post by Stumpy on Jun 3, 2018 0:31:43 GMT
Going back to my original post. This is what it's like around some of the streets in Bristol nowadays. LINK Much the same as the K&A around B on A don't ya think?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2018 4:04:30 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2018 4:54:10 GMT
Caracruiser. Great boat. Designed to not be on the water most of the time. I couldn't understand what it was doing in the cut, where it needs a licence, BSS, insurance, mooring fees etc and the running gear was permanently underwater, especially as it seems to be unused for navigation, surely it would be better off on hard standing? Actually looking at a picture of a CARACRUISER out of the water the trailer is separate. whereas a CARABOAT has an integral trailer and levelling device. Totally different design
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Post by JohnV on Jun 3, 2018 5:08:02 GMT
I couldn't understand what it was doing in the cut, where it needs a licence, BSS, insurance, mooring fees etc and the running gear was permanently underwater, especially as it seems to be unused for navigation, surely it would be better off on hard standing? Actually looking at a picture of a CARACRUISER out of the water the trailer is separate. whereas a CARABOAT has an integral trailer and levelling device. Totally different design caracruiser looks to be a better thought out design, it might mean you have a trailer to store but at least the wheels (and presumably brakes) are not in the water all the time ....... by the look of the pictures, it's bigger as well
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2018 5:12:41 GMT
But it looks a bit dodgy if used as a caravan - its not clear how it is secured on the trailer and how would you get it level and stop it moving when occupants do things.
I don't think the Caracruiser is a true caravan/boat like the Caraboat. it (CC) is more boatlike really.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2018 5:56:13 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2018 6:02:30 GMT
But it looks a bit dodgy if used as a caravan - its not clear how it is secured on the trailer Our boat was always made secure with 3 of these, plus its own back and nose ropes were also tied round the trailer. Simple. I know you could strap it down but would that make it safe and stable for people to get in and out and move about inside it when on trailer ie use it as a caravan.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2018 6:10:54 GMT
Is it supposed to be used as a caravan in that way? You can't have people inside whilst it's on the trailer, bad for the suspension and tyres, all that extra weight. Can it be dumped on the ground and winched back up? Well, can't stand around chatting all day, work to do! Calling it a Caracruiser seems to imply use as a caravan.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2018 6:32:10 GMT
Caraboat film from 50 years ago (!)
Unfortunately it cuts off before the and but the voiceover is excellent. As is the scenery at Henley.
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Post by Jim on Jun 3, 2018 8:42:00 GMT
Is it supposed to be used as a caravan in that way? You can't have people inside whilst it's on the trailer, bad for the suspension and tyres, all that extra weight. Can it be dumped on the ground and winched back up? Well, can't stand around chatting all day, work to do! How is that any different from us inhabiting our caravan? The wheels don't seem to be bothered much?
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Post by kris on Jun 3, 2018 10:48:15 GMT
It does seem to be an idea that keeps getting resurected
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Post by Jim on Jun 3, 2018 14:52:08 GMT
A boat trailer is at least as sturdy as a caravan chassis, having had both. A dedicated trailer, with supports in the right place, as I'd expect of a caracruiser, should be no problem at all. I did wonder about getting one, but I'll bet they are quite a weight, need a bigger towcar. I'm glad I got the narrowboat.
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