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Post by JohnV on Apr 13, 2020 20:16:35 GMT
when it goes on too long, I have trouble winkling out more replies
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Post by Andyberg on Apr 13, 2020 20:19:42 GMT
To be fair, it's much easier to talk about it than do it . To be honest the easy part is going to be the first step of shelling out the cash in a couple of months- its making things work afterwards that will be the real challenge. It all looks lovely being on a boat in youtube videos or when you try it on a holiday, but I've no real idea if I'll be able to stick with it, or even want to. I bet there are quite a few who try it out and then change their minds and flog the boat 6 months later. Only time will tell... And endless fish puns, obvs Its probably time to get off my perch Its a great opportunaty you have here to live you bream! π
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2020 20:28:53 GMT
To be fair, it's much easier to talk about it than do it . To be honest the easy part is going to be the first step of shelling out the cash in a couple of months- its making things work afterwards that will be the real challenge.Β It all looks lovely being on a boat in youtube videos or when you try it on a holiday, but I've no real idea if I'll be able to stick with it, or even want to.Β I bet there are quite a few who try it out and then change their minds and flog the boat 6 months later. Only time will tell... And endless fish puns, obvs Its probably time I got off my perchΒ Β It's a nightmare . Don't do it.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Apr 13, 2020 20:35:20 GMT
To be fair, it's much easier to talk about it than do it . I bet there are quite a few who try it out and then change their minds and flog the boat 6 months later. Loads. Your first Winter aboard will make or break you.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2020 22:00:51 GMT
I bet there are quite a few who try it out and then change their minds and flog the boat 6 months later. Loads. Your first Winter aboard will make or break you. Yes, I expect the butler's going to have a jolly thin time of it come December, what with having to sleep out in the cratch with the ponies. Awful business really, but I'm told the domestics get used to it eventually
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Post by Clinton Cool on Apr 13, 2020 22:30:55 GMT
It's better to be forewarned about the dreaded first winter, rather than just floundering around and end up selling the boat. Not being a sticklebacker for hygiene helps, quick wash in the morning does it, it's only ex wifes who like to luxuriate with hot showers for 10 minutes, using up all the gas. It's brill though, once you get the hang of it. Sometimes you'll think: "ruddy hell, why am I doing this?" Most of the time though, even though the weather might be bleak, you won't feel bitterling, instead, you'll think: "my cod, my old life in the house was terrible, this plaice, and this life, is the dogs pollacks"
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Post by patty on Apr 14, 2020 5:03:53 GMT
Before I went down boat route(sadly now sold) I looked at Motor Home ...couldn't face having to drive along heaving roads and the thought of having one and a boat makes no sense. Although I was based in a mArina as I had a lot else on my plate I didn't really like leaving the car when I went out... I think if i'd been able to cc i would not have bothered with a car..I mean there are shops near the canals and there is always the 'invite to family with a long list option if u need serious stocking up. I suspect when u are sorted and on board you will find u won't need a car..u may not even need a bicycle. If it was me I would start with minimum and just see how it goes..Enjoy..keep posting. I just love seeing other peoples boats Hi Patty, I have loads of questions to be honest- we've only started season one! Obviously many of these questions will get answered anyway after I move aboard, but it will be really helpful to get people's ideas and input beforehand, especially on things like what kit to buy for a certain job (e.g. I'm fairly sure I'll need a generator as a backup in the winter, and to save running the engine just to heat water or recharge the batteries). So as long as people have the patience to keep giving the benefit of their own experiences, I'll keep asking questions! E.g. After all the helpful info here, I've decided to give my ebike a try as a shopping carrier and general tourism vehicle (although bikes in general are not very secure even if locked up when you visit places, and ebikes might be more of a target). If it works out, I'll be healthier and I'll save a couple of thousand quid that I can use for something else I might need further down the line. Because I've had motor transport constantly since 1980, I've assumed I always would, and that might not be the case. I'll deffo post some pictures of the boat when I finally get it, its the least I could do after all the help I'm planning on getting from you folks in the new few months ;-) I should really have a welcome aboard party in fact- lasting from August to December ;-) Ricco's the first guest on the list! If I get too bored being a gentleman of leisure, I might even start posting videos on youtube. I could call it: 'How not to narrowboat'. You can say you knew me before I was rich and famous A fish pun free reply.... Threads on here may weave in and out of subject matter but on the whole questions are answered ..sometimes u have to read a lot of tripe to get to the meat n bones. Keep asking the questions and we will all keep wading in with answers...then u pick n mix the ones u like(Bit like Woollies sweety counter) Make sure u know how everything works and understand so u don't make those life changing mistakes that decimate ££££'s pot. U might get bit of patronising..but not much cos most of here are a lovely bunch... Good luck....
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Post by Jim on Apr 14, 2020 8:12:27 GMT
I reckon eel get told off for that when approaching walkers as it is a very contenchus topic. Do keep up lad. A motorpike and sidecarp doesn't go down the towpath. With any luck there will be plenty crying (as they do) slow down. Just tell em there's no limits to the speed a fish can go.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2020 8:13:55 GMT
It's very shelfish to speed on canals.
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Post by Jim on Apr 14, 2020 8:16:56 GMT
Loads. Your first Winter aboard will make or break you. Yes, I expect the butler's going to have a jolly thin time of it come December, what with having to sleep out in the cratch with the ponies. Awful business really, but I'm told the domestics get used to it eventually Telemachus can advise on the butling issues. He has a Hudson. So there's a wealth of information on rivet polishing too.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2020 8:18:49 GMT
I think he has a big deck as well plus some motorcycle experience.
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Post by JohnV on Apr 14, 2020 8:21:02 GMT
speeding is better than snoeking round they shad be more careful
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Post by thebfg on Apr 17, 2020 9:39:31 GMT
Don't be concerned about loading up a bike, they are very adaptable. Whilst I am not recommending a road bike because on the towpath they would be poor but you can load them right up. I can put two weeks worth of cloths, camping gear and food on mine The Bob style trailers are excellent and I currently have a two wheel trailer which will take a massive payload. A good hybrid is the way to go, looks like a mountain bike but handles more like a road bike with big tyres but without the knobbly bits. An ebike would be good but you will have to factor in charging
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Post by thebfg on Apr 17, 2020 9:42:21 GMT
I saw a narrow boat years ago which had one of those little Fiat cars in the front. The old 500 I think it was. There was a platform with screw-jacks so you could drive onto a foredeck arrangement then drop it down into the well deck. There must have been a turntable as well. Like a scaled down version of those car lifts exhaust places use. Quite a nice solution actually. Not that having a car on a UK boat is a lot of use but it was in East Anglia where there are generally more canalside roads than on most of the UK canals. 10ft x 4ft4 apparently! I didn't realise they were so narrow. I recently helped someone remove the power train from a G-Wiz electric car for use in an electric boat project. That was quite a good little car actually, you could probably fit one of them in the front of a narrow boat in a similar fashion but it is heavy on account of Trojan lead acid batteries. About 650kg overall I think it was. The road access is the problem. In France you often see cars on barges sometimes more than one but canalside public roads are more or less universal there. No so here. Magnetman, if you really fancied a something with a bit more weather protection, there is the electric Renault Twizy. Only 50 mile range, but you can fit a kit to raise the speed to 50mph for A roads. You'd need a big tug deck area though. Plus, how would you get it from the towpath onto the road, if there are gates?Β Imagine driving that thing down the towpath!Β In practical terms (i.e. staying out of the clink) I suspect it has to be a bike if its going on the boat... BTW, this is the kind of trailer I've been thinking I could get to use with my ebike (apologies, not sure how to insert the image) www.amazon.co.uk/QUALITY-LIGHTWEIGHT-BICYCLE-LUGGAGE-FESTIVAL/dp/B01B61RF18/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=bike+trailer&qid=1586782840&rnid=1642204031&s=sports&sr=1-10Mine is a bit bigger but that would be ideal.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2020 12:59:52 GMT
Mine is a bit bigger but that would be ideal. Thanks BFG, can I ask something? Are there disadvantages in a trailer that attaches to the seatpost? Most attach via a bracket added onto the rear of the bike- I think they go onto the axle/spindle itself if I can it right- is that correct? Or do they attach to on of the extra lugs that are usually on the frame, near to the axle, e.g the ones you use to attach mudguards etc? Obviously I want something quick release (ish), and I think all the seat post designs looked easy/quick to undo, whereas some of the lower- mounted ones seem to need a nut undoing to get them on or off the bike. Just wondering if you were aware of any issues with either design really?
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