Salopgal
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This is where I am happy...
sorry photo is a bit big - not sure how to make smaller.
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I have one each side and access them from inside the boat. You can poke the panels out by turning them on the angle and then draw them back into the hole.
Sound mighty clever and requiring double-jointedness! I'll give it a go - after all, what's the worst that could happen..?!
Women! Huh! Don't you just love 'em...
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No gunwales?
Sorry, durr to me!!! See, told you I was a novice....
Can you believe I've still not walked them?! Please be patient with the blonde!
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Wooden frame made to fit inside the side hatch and about 30mm deep (I am not on the boat at the moment and this may be deeper) A piece of clear plastic same size as frame screwed to it. Another piece of clear plastic about 30mm bigger than the frame screwed on the other side of the frame. This piece of plastic is just narrow enough to get past the hinges of the side hatch. The side hatch is then opened and the screen put in from the out side so the outer plastic sits against the cabin side between the hatch hinges, the wooden frame sits inside the hatch way and the inner plastic sits flush with the inside of the hatch.
I will do you a photo if needed next time we go to the boat, but that may be a month.
Thanks so much. I'm a learner, as you know, but currently the hatch is on opposite site to towpath (port?), so can't access from outside as it's situated currently. Still, may be able to cobble something together that can go in place from within...?! Not sure! Thanks again though. "All things are possible..."
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I have also made the clear screens(hows that for PC?) that fit in the side hatches double glazed, this makes them very useful in the present conditions as I think they are actually warmer than having the side hatches closed.
Would be most grateful to learn how you went about making these, please.
Could you post a picture too? Hope you don't mind, but I'd love to keep the hatch open all year round and don't have any kind of screen for it currently. I wouldn't know where to start!
Thanks!
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Got rid of the bus windows in the sleeping area.Proper job,cant see the welds.Well insulated and lined.Boat looks better out side,darker inside as you would expect.Main advantage of getting rid of bus windows is the surprising reduction of noise inside.Very handy for safe but noisy moorings.Also two less windows to remove when painting.
Ah, now that is interesting, and might explain why I feel 'safe' on this boat of ours. I have the very rare hearing disability "Catastrophic Hyperacusis" - which basically means I have permanent extreme sensitivity to all sound, with ear and facial pain. Service men and women are coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan with this debilitating and life-limiting condition.
I am guessing that the fully wood lined nature of our new narrowboat, and the portholes throughout, is why I feel very secure from sounds and content whenever I am aboard. The engine noise is fine for me when driving the boat, which is a miracle in itself and another indicator that we chose well...
I am very happy indeed!!
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I'm going to find it a massive problem too, as I'm a watercolour artist by trade and have an art studio/library full of art books collected over the years. I do use most of them for my own work or teaching.
I'm hoping against hope that helpful neighbours will lend me a mite of loft space to store the bulk of them, and a chosen few will come aboard.
It's a whole new rethink and keeps me awake at night, but I'm still relishing the challenge!
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Not sure of the merits of acrylic mirrors versus glass ones. Acrylic are lighter, so presumably easier to hang, and possibly cheaper - am getting a quote from a manufacturer.
Choices, choices....
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I've got mirrors all over the place on my boat. Normal shop-bought heavy type ones. The ones I've put up myself I've done with those little brass picture hanging plate things on either two sides or all four, depending on the weight of the mirror. My boat has two floor to ceiling mirrors (courtesy of Black Prince), two wide mirrors nicked from Yates bar in Stratford Upon Avon when it closed down, and one uber heavy wooden framed mirror that's about 4' x 2' and covered in heavy shells! They really make the rooms feel bigger and brighter and there's never been any trouble with any kind of fire hazard. I can't imagine that's a realistic risk unless the mirror is curved.
They've been up over five years with no problems at all, either related to the weight or the reflection of light/heat
Got any postable pictures - I'd love to see what it looks like!
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[quote name=KevMc' tim
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Just be careful the mirror doesn't concentrate the light causing a fire hazard
A very good point. Several of them would be in pretty dark corners and not directly 'in the light' so to speak, but nevertheless a good idea to consider when getting a professional to measure up...
Thanks!
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Right, I've got an idea. Mum's boat (hopefully my future home) is lovely, all wood lined and fully portholed; the previous owners have done something which has given me an idea. They've cleverly put a mirror at the back of the central smallest shelf in the saloon, which bounces light back into the boat and through their crystal glassware, (which they kindly left with the boat) and it's amazing how much of an effect of illumination such a tiny mirror has!
My idea is to do something similar, not just on the other shelves, but on two interior doors too, to add interest, but mainly to bounce light round the interior. I know that in USA they sell glassless mirrors, really lightweight, but can't find the same in the UK. So my thought is to get a local company to measure up and get mirrors made to order.
Just wondering whether anyone has ever done this themselves, know someone who had, feels I should/shouldn't and why, etc.?
Many thanks, yet again!!
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Click on the one at the bottom - starts and ends IMG - it go's yellow and you will see 'copied'
Open a new post and right click where you want the picture to appear - select 'paste' from that menu and your picture will appear when you click on 'preview post' or 'post reply'
OK, it did work but I want to change my username on photobucket and they won't let me so I've cancelled the account and have to open one up in 2 days time. Really annoying but they won't let you have 2 accounts on the same email. Thanks for the help though - it did work!!
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I use Photobucket, you just have to chose the right link.
How? What I did was copy and paste the http etc link in the address bar - what else should/could I have done, please? Thanks!
Sorry if I'm being thick...
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Spent a lovely afternoon aboard today - butties, flask of coffee and a jolly good snooze along with latest Jack Reacher novel. Am fine with portholes and think that this place just feels more and more like home. Just wish I could work out how to get the flipping stove door to open!!
Tried to post an image in here from photobucket but got a "You are not allowed to use that image extension on this board". Need to find another method of posting images... not sure what I'm doing wrong.
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Yes please
I've got both - weird eh? Still, nice to have choices I guess...
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Bit of a quickie reply - housework beckons (yuk, yuk), but just to say thanks one and all.
I'll put a photo link on soon, but I do have a lovely hatch opposite the galley and one Houdini hatch as well. To me the boat seems light enough inside, and I agree with whoever said live with them for a while first. I think I'd regret putting bigger windows in a boat that hasn't been mucked about with in the 20 years of its life.
Anyway, must go. The ironing doesn't do itself ..... if only.....
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Our last boat had portholes, our current boat has portholes normally covered by canvas on the outside, suits us perfectly we have extensive ceiling and under gunnel LED lighting. In he summer we either sit in the cockpit or outside or are both on he bank motoring. I would not worry
Thanks Tuscan!
I forgot to mention that when I went over to the marina last weekend, I met a lovely couple who let me onboard their weekender/holiday boat and told me that the previous owners had indeed put in the 'bus windows' in the galley and saloon, because they wanted a bigger view. So at least I know it's doable, I just don't fancy carving up a traditional boat, when she's so lovely looking. It's a dilemma, but there are far worse dilemmas in life...
If it comes to it, and I can afford to do it, I could get a wee butty, or somesuch, on the back to turn into an art studio. Apparently two artists who moored near where I live, did just that. They are no longer there but the marina manager told me that's what they did.
There are always options in life, said the 'glass is half full' lady...!!
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Portholes are fine in bedrooms/toilets etc, but I would not want them in the lounge or kitchen areas. Dirty great bus windows there is best!
Well, I guess I'll have to see how I get on. We bought the boat because it was in such excellent condition and it's only these sort of things that slowly dawn on you after the fact!
I suppose if it proves to be a problem, I could have bigger windows put in... not sure how easy that would be.
Shame I didn't think about this before really; as an artist, you'd think I'd have thought of it first off! Durrr.... Head's in the shed these days!
Just looking for a quiet life, in peace...
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OK, so I haven't moved aboard yet, and that day is many months away I am guessing but...
I spent half a day onboard the winterised boat that belongs to my Mum now and read a book, poked around dreaming up storage ideas etc. I had a lovely time!
I admit that I found it a bit weird not being able to see anything but sky out of the portholes (she is fully portholed) and got into a discussion with an elderly boater the same day who said that was the reason he went back on land. He just hated not having a view of trees etc when seated.
I don't feel claustrophobic on the boat and actually feel safe and happy there, but wonder to myself whether this window thing would ever become an issue in the future.
I hope my asking about this doesn't inflame anyone, as it seems like a classic rookie comment on reflection, but I'm just wondering what other folks' experiences are of this are?
I could bounce views around with mirrors I guess...
Thanks folks!
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Rick Tropman has been recommended as surveyor. No results for a search on here. Anyone used him? Very reasonable fee at £350.
Thanks in advance for any assistance
Alan
Yes, he is the gentleman who did my recent survey on Delilah. I found him to be very thorough, prompt and extremely amiable on the telephone! I do recommend him, for what it's worth, but I am not knowledgeable about boats. He came recommended to me however, so that's a good thing...
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Can't wait to see the photos James - many congratulations to you.
K
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Thanks Chris, that's good of you to say. I think you are right and I hadn't seen it that way. I do hope I don't become a financial drain on my parents for too long though. Here's hoping the divorce is plain sailing and the sale of our house the same. I'm ready to say goodbye to these bricks and mortar that I thought I would only ever be taken out of in a box - the time is right to leave, it so is...
Right, I'll give this whole 'going to sleep' thing a go - grrrr, brain woefully active but the rest of me is so weary...
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Thank you - you're still awake like me. I've got to get out of this habit of late nights!!
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Good news. Don't forget to treat mum.
Steve
Good point - I'll try to!
Was down at Swanley today, and drove past Delilah - she does look v.good - congratulations. (are you staying at Swanley?)
Thanks for that - how lovely that you saw her! I drove by there yesterday and didn't pop in and wish I had. I think she's still in dry dock, not sure.
I'll leave her at Swanley till March and then by then I should have a better idea of when the divorce settlement is happening and try to sell our house. I don't think I can live aboard until I can afford to buy her off Mum. Not sure at the mo, anyway. Thanks for posting, you've really cheered me up this evening!
K
Getting used to portholes...
in Living Afloat
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Why thank you! I like them.
Finding room for my paintings is going to be quite another matter though - this one is rather large but I can't bear to part with it...