DJR

Carnaby is as we got her from BW in 2010, and with the exception of making the cabin more user friendly she will stay as she is. We would love to know why BW cut the gunwales down, our best guess is to improve access when loading/unloading. If anyone knows for sure we would like to hear from them. We looked at Aynho when the auctions were on and recall that she had a more 'traditional' style cabin but don't recall the gunwales being cut down. Caldy was on the K&A about 2 years ago looking very tidy but otherwise unaltered from her BW guise.

Have a look at Marquis No3, 59' Colecraft on Apollo Duck. She's ours and we originally used sprung mattresses but went for 8" firm foam from Foam For Comfort which was much better for our decrepit backs! All in a trad sytle back cabin. Pm me if you want more details.

Mark and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment at Braunston.I spoke to lots of people and did not get any names so thank-you to everyone for making us feel part of the 'family' on this our 2nd rally. Having seen photos of Carnaby it must be cloth off next year,weather permitting. We are boating to Stratford in July so give us a wave if you see us as we may be on route to the pub!!

Any one know if any diesel boats will be plying their trade?

Carnaby will be there as well.

Thanks for all on your ponder,raised a wry smile. Good innit!

Just realised I need to explain that even getting out of bed rocks the boat and I'm saying no more for fear of offending myself further!!

Rather embarrassing when one rises early for a pee and the act is heralded down the cut by the ricochet of breaking ice!!

She looks lovely, can see why you fell in love..Good Luck.

Dare I suggest your voyage thruogh the tunnel would be fine if you slowed down and steered using the arch of the roof?

Is watching ash cool the same as watching paint dry?? Have used homefire and only benefit versus the cost is a reduction of ash and a cleaner flue. Have reverted to Taybrite for the length of time it stays in during day long absence of stoker.

How delightful....such a long squabble I forgot the original topic.

Agree,it may be cheaper to buy a boat than a house, but living costs and attention to aforementioned tasks may not be within all capabilities or desire.It is not a move to give a leg up the ladder,more a shove along the gangplank.

More active..did not realise how sedentary living aboard is and how one seizes up!!

Excused!! 54 and 58.