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Post by Mr Stabby on Aug 12, 2020 19:41:29 GMT
You wouldn't let it lie would you ... no you wouldn't it lie. Rog Paranoia kicking in Rog? Nobody mentioned you or your past infractions... Still, if the cap fits...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2020 19:53:34 GMT
You wouldn't let it lie would you ... no you wouldn't it lie. Rog You missed out the second "let". And I have to admit I was unsure who Mr Stabby was referring to there. For about a second.
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Post by rd45 on Aug 13, 2020 8:33:06 GMT
ok so i did some more research - seems like i could prob rent something for around or just under £1k/month in the winter, but it would be well over double that in the summer so it's just like any other rent-vs-buy decision - if you need something for a short time when there's little demand, the price might be somewhere near semi-decent - but over a longer period the greedy rent-seeking landlord bastards are gonna be looking to screw you i could easily have worked that out for myself, so i apologise for asking a redundant question - thanks for all the replies anyway - my next question is likely to be about some crappy cheapo boat that i'm thinking of buying, so maybe brace yourselves for that
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2020 8:37:45 GMT
If you do get onto a boat definitely get a multifuel stove. It's essential in winter and when it's wet. I'm going to light mine today to dry things out a bit
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2020 8:54:59 GMT
MM's advice about multifuel stoves is spot-on. In winter the dry heat it produces is the most important element of your floating home. If your prospective cheapo boat is made of wood just forget it even if they are actually giving it away (which can happen). Anything with a working inboard diesel is worth considering. Outboards have a habit of getting stolen and tend to be less suited to canals. Peruse the offerings on Ebay often. Just use the search term 'boat' as opposed to 'narrowboat' or anything else.
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Post by Jim on Aug 13, 2020 12:40:03 GMT
I started in grp boats, a 17.5ft on trailer, a Dawncraft 22,then the narrowboat, a resurrection project.
I used to hanker after one of the bigger Dawncraft or a Highbridge 32 ft(made on Dawncraft moulds) almost a grp narrowboat. There are also some of the bigger Norman and Viking Cruisers, maybe an Ormelite. Maybe 10k or so would get you something decent, it's a lot if you don't have it, but cheap compared to a narrowboat.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2020 13:42:19 GMT
If you gave an indication of ideal and on-the-limit budgets I'm sure some would post suggestions.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2020 20:11:30 GMT
ok so i did some more research - seems like i could prob rent something for around or just under £1k/month in the winter, but it would be well over double that in the summer so it's just like any other rent-vs-buy decision - if you need something for a short time when there's little demand, the price might be somewhere near semi-decent - but over a longer period the greedy rent-seeking landlord bastards are gonna be looking to screw you i could easily have worked that out for myself, so i apologise for asking a redundant question - thanks for all the replies anyway - my next question is likely to be about some crappy cheapo boat that i'm thinking of buying, so maybe brace yourselves for that This seems worth considering if the thought of some DIY doesn't scare you. There is not much on the inside but it is narrow beam and its cheap. It won't be there for long. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Creighton-27ft-project-boat/324241528714?hash=item4b7e4d178a:g:DqwAAOSw3ktfHUvB
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2020 20:59:14 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2020 21:06:45 GMT
Really nice little boats I agree about the rudeness of fitting a stove in there.
Diesel is another option although there seem to be questions marks around future availability of rebated gas oil.
Mind you even at normal road fuel prices it's not that expensive and it's certainly very practical.
If on a budget you can't beat solid fuel because of the basic situation where you can get free fuel.
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