Captain Haddock !

Hello, Thanks for your answer.... I wasn't proposing UFHeating in my (or any) boat.. just saying that the issue of underfloor insulation in new houses was a major factor esp. with UFH... My instincts still tell me that it would help beneath the floor of a narrowboat (kingspan/celotex type that could be lifted out or was glued to the underside of the boards) as valuable heat will be conducted through the boat and effectively be lost to the canal water... My house design experience tells me to (while alllowing adequate ventilation/breathing) make sure all potential heat leakages are insulated and sealed. Thanks Steve

hello, just to go ot a bit..... Can I ask if you made any provision for insulating below the floor? as I do not see it discussed or specc'd much in boats and is a big issue in new house builds now esp with UF heating... who wants valuable heat leaking into the ground or boat bilges/water? Thanks Steve

not an issue.... my skills. budget and timescale are proven by experience.. my only reservation is regarding security of funds while a shell is built. also.... i dont think I mentioned any figures in relation to completion... thanks S

Thanks for the replies.. hmmn.. 6500 was going to be around 20 percent of my total sailaway costs... Obviously it rang alarm bells in my head, hence the post.. but 1000 seems much better.... not that you would want to lose it , but a lot different from 7k if all went Titzup.. more pondering i suppose steve

Hello joined some time ago as an 'observer' but now have a few questions if suitable... I have decided to order a widebeam sailaway shell soon in order that I can have it for fit-out over the summer months and use by autumn next year... I have worked on a few boats before but the shells/hulls have been older and in my posession/ownership.. What I am wondering is (especially with companies folding all over the place) whate safeguards I have or can make for myself when ordering ... Looking at having to (shell out ) best part of 7 grand prior to completion so don't want to fond that this vanishes over the winter... Any advice very welcome. Thanks Steve