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Post by canaldweller on Nov 7, 2016 11:32:48 GMT
Hi Folks, My name is Phil and I'm a retired teacher who has just managed to persuade his wife that we should have a narrowboat. I'm in the very early stages of planning buy and then to fit out a 57 foot sailaway. I have always been a builder and frustrated engineer and having built houses, extensions, Motorhomes "this is the latest one www.ourworldtraveller.com"the project itself doesn't frighten me. I am about to embark on the research and intend getting onto as many boats and talking to as many boaters as possible. We we went out looking at boats on Friday and the feedback from Lynn "the wife" was very positive. I have got to admit that I have very different ideas on style, layout and construction from the traditional narrow boats on the market, so expect some off the wall questions. I don't want to insult anyone but the current designs seem like a mash up between country cottage and 1980s caravan with a bit of working boat thrown in. I am much more "mies van der rohe" than "frank lloyd wright"........hope that hasn't lit the blue touch paper. Phil Welcome Phil, you've certainly found the right place for "off the wall ". May I ask, out of interest, how did you find Thunderboat.?
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Post by naughtyfox on Nov 7, 2016 12:05:39 GMT
Hullo from me too! Feel free to ask and talk normally, this lot of Canal Pirates are immune to insult - I've done my best/worst! I would say, of course, study canal boats first to see what they are and the various designs. I know what you mean about the lace curtains and let me read your palm dearie fashion.
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Post by bromleyxphil on Nov 7, 2016 13:15:22 GMT
Hi Folks, My name is Phil and I'm a retired teacher who has just managed to persuade his wife that we should have a narrowboat. I'm in the very early stages of planning buy and then to fit out a 57 foot sailaway. I have always been a builder and frustrated engineer and having built houses, extensions, Motorhomes "this is the latest one www.ourworldtraveller.com"the project itself doesn't frighten me. I am about to embark on the research and intend getting onto as many boats and talking to as many boaters as possible. We we went out looking at boats on Friday and the feedback from Lynn "the wife" was very positive. I have got to admit that I have very different ideas on style, layout and construction from the traditional narrow boats on the market, so expect some off the wall questions. I don't want to insult anyone but the current designs seem like a mash up between country cottage and 1980s caravan with a bit of working boat thrown in. I am much more "mies van der rohe" than "frank lloyd wright"........hope that hasn't lit the blue touch paper. Phil Welcome Phil, you've certainly found the right place for "off the wall ". May I ask, out of interest, how did you find Thunderboat.? Cheers again i found Thunderboat from a mention in Quaysider's blog narrowboatellis.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/drilling-holes-in-our-new-roofeeek.htmli dont think i ink I would have found it otherwise, no mention of canals or narrowboat in the title. Phil
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Post by markhez on Nov 7, 2016 14:05:04 GMT
Faux wood grain? Where else on the boat do you have that? Isn't scumbling the definition of faux wood grain?
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Post by tonyqj on Nov 7, 2016 14:06:16 GMT
Faux wood grain? Where else on the boat do you have that?Β Isn't scumbling the definition of faux wood grain?Β Yeah, but it looks nothing like plastic windows I guess you could scumble the frames...
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Post by bromleyxphil on Nov 7, 2016 14:33:11 GMT
I was thinking more of Windows like these from KCT. The frame sits behind the front surface and the whole window opens out, it is also paintable. Full spec double glazed Phil
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Post by cuthound on Nov 7, 2016 14:39:52 GMT
Problem with windows that open out is that:
1 - they restrict easy walking along the gunwales (I still have scars from the louvred windows popular on hire boats in the 70's & 80's).
2 - if you forget to close them before entering narrow locks, bridges and tunnels you may break them if they stick out further than the gunwales.
Edited to correct autowrong. I must improve my proof reading skills.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2016 14:45:38 GMT
Windows which open out over the edge of the side deck are a BAD idea on a canal boat! In my opinion anyway. My neighbours have domestic windows on their widebean. The boat has Narrow side decks so the frames stick a fair bit outside the edge. About a foot when open. If another canal boat were to come alongside or pass too close with one of those windows open its bye bye window.. as they are always moored on residential mooring on fairly wide canal its not too serious but on a cruising boat its a fundamentally bad idea. I have been told of a boat with that type of window which entered a lock with Windows open. You can guess the rest! Not nice. Welcome to the forum by the way
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2016 14:46:18 GMT
Cross-posted with cuthound .
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Post by bromleyxphil on Nov 7, 2016 15:35:59 GMT
See This is why I am here Phil
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Post by naughtyfox on Nov 7, 2016 15:45:12 GMT
in Quaysider's blog narrowboatellis.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/drilling-holes-in-our-new-roofeeek.html eeek? !!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2016 16:05:08 GMT
I noticed that too. Its should have been eek. Its only a minor typo so I thought better not to point it out as one can get castigated about pedanticism.
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Post by JohnV on Nov 7, 2016 16:15:18 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2016 16:35:03 GMT
Isnt there meant to be an apostrophe on pedants somewhere?
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Post by loafer on Nov 7, 2016 16:35:56 GMT
Welcome, friend. Ask away.
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