narrowboatham

i'm on the waiting list for a mooring on the Cam, out of interest how much are they charging per ft?

I would like to become a genuine cc'er one day. I'd rent my flat out to pay the regular bills fuel, food, license and so on and have some savings for unforeseen problems. This would avoid me having to stay in a certain area for work etc. I think it would be a great way to live and see the country, but some people in the film seem to be suggesting this may not an option in the future and CRT want everyone in a marina. I just hope when the time is right for me it can still be done.

I'm always looking at narrowboat/canal videos on youtube and found this one this morning. I'm not sure how to add a link but if you type in the title of this thread you should find it. I found it quite interesting, i know one or two people in the film are probably not playing by the rules, but what do you think CRT's long term goal might be?

this is for your own home that you rented out, not a buy to let?. if so it doesn't surprise me but seems harsh. I'd like to rent my flat out and live on the cut but don't fancy getting caught like this.

it may still happen, the thing that worries me with CART is that they can move the goal posts at any time, which is what they did with winter moorings last year.

i will ask, i thought they might want a license number or something before they will let you have it but will check

thanks, that's what in needed. so could i take the mooring when it comes up and then buy a boat?

I'm still on the list for a mooring on the Cam, when i get offered one i assume i can pay for it and then find a boat afterwards?. Who do i buy the license from, the environment agency? i had a quick look on their website but could not find anything. I'm thinking this might be the best option for me now, i would like to cc round the network ideally but get the impression that CART would like everyone in a marina

I can't see this survey has any meaning? There are too many variables, its a bit like asking how much does it cost to live in a house. Some people will be living in starter homes some big country houses, some on their own some large familys. I would like to know what the cost was and for who and what size boat eg £150 a week, single person, 40ft boat.

Can this sort of stuff not be done by email instead these days?

cant you find a dog turd on the towpath and put that in a bun?. you will then effectively have a Mcdonalds but free!

so much better than watching John sergeant in his pajamas...

sometimes you can get away with using a torx bit in an allen bolt

Just seen a listing on ebay from clearwaterboats does anyone know anything about them? I've never looked at new boats before but often search newly listed narrowboats on ebay and yesterday spotted this. Just wondered if anyone has one and what they think of it?

I think i've watched them all, it would appear he has a lovely lifestyle that costs very little. There's a few on here that are adamant that what he is doing can't be done for what he says it costs him. I love the videos and find them very interesting.

You can apply the "nobody needs" statement to most material things. Most people have a car, a mobile phone a laptop etc. If you want to spend more than a holiday on a boat you will "need" one the same as you do the phone/car/laptop. You don't "need" 2 cars 2 phones 2 boats etc

Surely MtB should only have to follow the rules he agrees with... if he want's twice as many boats as he needs all well and good. Plus there's the added advantage he will stop a new person enjoying the hobby/lifestyle, from his point of view a win win situation.

A driving license is something you are awarded after passing a test to prove your driving is up to a certain standard. before i passed my test the DVLA didn't write to me and ask me to prove i don't have a car. If you drive a car on the road without a license you are a danger to others. If you watch TV without a license you are naughty but you probably won't kill me! ie i care if you have a driving license but not so much a TV license.

i agree with Delta9, the way they treat people is wrong. when i phoned them after my threatening letter and explained i was renovating the property i was basically given the option of being left alone for 3 or 6 months!. I chose 6 but then i'm sure it will all start again. If these detectors (hand held or vans) existed why do we have to be guilty until we prove otherwise?

Has anyone ever seen a detector van or known anyone who drives one for a living? They don't exist in my opinion. When i was doing my flat up i was sent a threatening letter because i had no licence. I had no TV but i was basically found guilty until i proved my innocents. I think you would be ok ccing, whos checking on rivers or canals?

My mate sold a ruston engine this week to a guy who was going to use it in a 35 ft boat, he was going to cc and thought £100 a week was doable. Dan Brown on youtube also says £100 a week. I Think you would need a bit stashed away for unexpected problems though. Others will tell you it costs a lot more, when i asked if it could be done on £150 a week it was a 50/50 split with the responses... do you need a marina or will you cc?

I wouldn't even recommend Halfords paint for a car! I used to use it on car parts occasionally. When i worked in a bodyshop the painter saw me about to paint a herald rocker cover with it, told me it was like piss and painted it for me. Halfords high build is nothing like bodyshop 2k high build which may well be ok for what you want but not practical sadly.

Well mtb has expressed his opinion on other threads today but not here. I wonder if when he passed his driving test he turned to the instructor told him "well that's you finished there is enough traffic on the roads now"

This is not the first time i've seen a comment like this from you and it really annoys me, you seem to think you should have been the last one allowed to buy a narrowboat. If this really is your way of thinking perhaps we should look at it another way and say you've had your go now leave and make room for a newbie to have a try...

most 10 year old cars don't have another 10 years ahead of them, they just get scrapped for different reasons these days.