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Post by bargemast on Jul 4, 2018 7:51:06 GMT
This looks ideal for cc'ers in London its powered by electric motors. I can imagine the capitals waterways with a couple of hundred of these added to the mix www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283009200824 That looks more like a boat (?) house to moor permanently somewhere, as it's looks to high to fit under the Thames bridges a bit further upstream from London.
With a bit of wind coming from the side, it would be quite difficult to line up for lock-and bridge passages.
This one seems to have 2 electric and also a more powerful outboard in the middle, which could come in handy.
It looks plenty comfortable enough to live on, and maybe the occasional nice wether cruise.
A steering position inside and far back surrounded by glass can be rather dangerous if everything is closed, and it's not bright daylight anymore, as you'll be constantly looking at yourself then, in the reflection of the windows.
I've had to many bad experiences like that driving an expensive new build passengerboat on the Seine in Paris at night to know that.
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Post by kris on Jul 4, 2018 7:54:16 GMT
I should have put a smiley face at the end of my post.
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Post by bargemast on Jul 4, 2018 8:00:44 GMT
£100k for a 27x14ft houseboat ?? What ? FORTUNATELY they are a no-go on the cut due to bridges I quite like the idea of an electric houseboat for the Thames but I would like to base it on a steel punt. Something like this would be my ideal retirement home MST marine services have an old 35x10ft riveted steel punt which would be ideal but they don't want to sell it. £ 100.000 for a 27' x 14' houseboat that looks comfortable and very well habitable, and on top of that with an electric drive already installed sure isn't a give away.
Now compare it's size and price with a new narrowboat of 54' x 7' (same surface) and you'll see that all of a sudden it doesn't look as expensive anymore.
It won't be the same clients however, as a real narrowboat lover will never buy a comfortable houseboat like this.
Myself, I prefer old barges, but I could live without any problem (after a few little changes) on a houseboat like this, and wouldn't care what other people say about it.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2018 8:12:52 GMT
One thing I like about the Thames houseboat is that the living space is at the same level as the deck. So there are no steps to get in and out. I'm expecting to have some mobility problems when I am not a lot older and a level surface like that would be preferable to steps. And living on water infinitely preferable to land of course. There are a couple of motorised houseboats on the Thames. In traditional style This is one the other is the same. The canvas at the front covers a very nice terrace which is level with the floor inside the boat and you just sit in a chair and drive it. With a glass of umm -herbal tea- or whatever else you may fancy I much prefer the style of these to the too-much-glass ones. They look "right" but basing mine on the riveted punt will be even better.
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Post by bargemast on Jul 4, 2018 8:16:57 GMT
One thing I like about the Thames houseboat is that the living space is at the same level as the deck. So there are no steps to get in and out. I'm expecting to have some mobility problems when I am not a lot older and a level surface like that would be preferable to steps. And living on water infinitely preferable to land of course. Another bonus with a float (boat) like this is that you don't have to put big portholes in the sides to be able to see out
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2018 8:23:44 GMT
Love Shack front view
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2018 8:28:14 GMT
One thing I like about the Thames houseboat is that the living space is at the same level as the deck. So there are no steps to get in and out. I'm expecting to have some mobility problems when I am not a lot older and a level surface like that would be preferable to steps. And living on water infinitely preferable to land of course. Another bonus with a float (boat) like this is that you don't have to put big portholes in the sides to be able to see out
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Periscopes old chap, periscopes. Technology has moved on. Portholes are so yesterday.
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Post by bargemast on Jul 4, 2018 8:33:11 GMT
Another bonus with a float (boat) like this is that you don't have to put big portholes in the sides to be able to see out
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Periscopes old chap, periscopes. Technology has moved on. Portholes are so yesterday. That's right periscopes would be the answer if you haven't got enough with the huge glass walls of this houseboat from which you have a completely unobstructed view
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2018 8:37:14 GMT
I'll put underwater periscopes on it
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2018 8:38:19 GMT
Periscopes old chap, periscopes. Technology has moved on. Portholes are so yesterday. walls
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Boats do NOT have walls.
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Post by JohnV on Jul 4, 2018 8:52:59 GMT
before I was "disappeared" from the other place, there was a thread by an Australian who was building a houseboat on the Murray Darling (?) river system .... that looked a fascinating project, I used to enjoy reading his posts and seeing his photos
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Post by bargemast on Jul 4, 2018 8:53:29 GMT
As the float (boat ?) we're talking about here looks much more like a house than a boat, I think that calling the sides "walls" isn't out of place.
But you are 100% free to name them whatever name you think is more appropriate .
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Post by bargemast on Jul 4, 2018 9:00:20 GMT
Love Shack front view <iframe style="position: absolute; width: 33px; height: 25px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 12px; top: 103px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_43752717" scrolling="no" width="33" height="25"></iframe> <iframe style="position: absolute; width: 33px; height: 25px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 1579px; top: 103px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_41322998" scrolling="no" width="33" height="25"></iframe> <iframe style="position: absolute; width: 33px; height: 25px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 12px; top: 1278px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_91299410" scrolling="no" width="33" height="25"></iframe> <iframe style="position: absolute; width: 33px; height: 25px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 1579px; top: 1278px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_12630773" scrolling="no" width="33" height="25"></iframe> This "Love Shack" looks a lot like another houseboat on the Thames named "Gypsy Willow".
I quite like the looks of these, and the outside steering position is far more practical than on the new electric houseboat.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2018 9:04:26 GMT
Yes I think its the same boat - I was struggling to remember the name of the other one. I have seen Gypsy Willow up river near Dorchester. Usually based at Henley so it does get around a bit.
When I finally complete my houseboat I will be calling it "Scum"
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2018 9:12:38 GMT
When I finally complete my houseboat I will be calling it "Scum" As in arrived? "An unpleasant material collecting on the surface of the water" Joke name I like to counteract all the silly airy fairy names like Gypsy Willow and "Name a Dream". Another option was "Water Nightmare"
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