MartinC
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Steve, welcome to the site.
We brought William Gladstone (to give it the full name) from Acton Bridge base to Stoke Priors in the early 1970s. We were going to do the Cheshire Ring, but it was coming up to winter closure time and Black Prince needed to get it to Stoke Priors for a refit so we did a deal with some free extended hire. We took all the partial empty gas bottles but still ran out of gas by Stewponey. Picture at Worcester.
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I've always used ebay and never had a problem, using these guidelines:
Never buy from a seller without a good rating
If possible buy from a seller offering collection only, if not be careful what courier/post service they are using (some services exclude damage to computers or have very low compensation limits)
Avoid computers that have any signs of bad treatment even if it is claimed that it has not affected their working
Carefully check the details against https://everymac.com/ I have many times come across imac's for sale with specifications that do not exist!
I know that I may be challenged on the second point, and the responsibility rests with the seller, but do you really want to get involved in a three way argument?
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3 hours ago, Naughty Cal said:
We had done all that we wanted to do with the boat. It was time for a change of scenery. We had become fed up of chugging up and down the same waters and had become increasingly disappointed in the rapidly declining state of our local waterways.
We had also become increasingly aware that NC had done a lot of hours for the type of boat and although well maintained if we were to continue using her in the same manner there would be some very large bills on the horizon.
We took the desicion that while she was still in good order now (February this year) was the right time for us to sell. We have every confidence that she will be a good boat for her new owners in her semi retirement on the Norfolk Broads.
We do of course miss her terribly. She was a massive part of our lives for 13 years. But equally we are very much enjoying our new venture with the motorhome and are very much enjoying exploring new places that the boat couldn't physically take us as well as visiting favourite places in a different mode of transport.
We were, perhaps understandably, very concerned whether we had made the right choice or not. I think any fears have now been disproven as we are very much enjoying our new passtime and with every passing journey and place we explore we are growing more and more fond of the van. I think she will be well travelled by the time we have parted company 😃
Just packed up after 20 years for much the same reasons, except we have not got a motorhome. The "declining state" was worrying in say far as you never know where you are going to be stuck and for how long.
Will be spending £5k per year on less stressful activities.
The final straw was that CaRT took over a month to refund the balance of licence because their "cheque signing machine was broken" ! Still deducted £30 administration fee.
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The abandonment of the canal took place in 1914 and, according to the debate reported in Hansard, the provisions arising from the Consolidation Act 1821 required that the landowners had the right to possession on payment of the original sum paid to their predecessors. That much is simple and the then owner of Westleaze Farm may well have exercised that right. What does rather cloud the issue is that, in 1976, Wiltshire County Council were a party to the sale of the land and the transfer contains "restrictive covenants" and "reserve rights". So it begs the question as to why Wiltshire County Council and not Swindon are not helping.
In passing the parcel of registered land includes the towpath, which the W & B Canal Trust claim as "public access" so they need to get going on a right of way claim under the Wildlife & Countryside Act.
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At a local crossroads, which has had two fatal accidents involving cyclists, our highway authority has painted "cyclists look up" on the approach road.
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57 minutes ago, Midnight said:
I got one too but I don't think my policy number changes unless I change insurance company
Craftinsure policy numbers change every year.
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10 hours ago, ditchcrawler said:
could it be anything to do with freeing the jammed boat
One of the facebook picture shows it already taped up.
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3 hours ago, Keeping Up said:
The most convenient supermarket is at Wolverton; there are plenty of other shops nearby too.
Including (hope its still there!) an excellent Age Concern/Age UK bookshop.
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Saga placed their risks solely with MS Amlin syndicate 2001 who are still very much in business. I expect that Saga's "book" was no longer worth while to Amlin, after all there are only 34,000 odd potential customers and Zurich, through their various guises, have the majority chunk.
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On 22/03/2021 at 07:15, rgreg said:
A few years ago I seem to remember struggling to find both somewhere to tie up and also the correct route to the Elsan at Hillmorton. The couple on the boat outside the cafe were not too pleased when I stumbled onto their domain, but I suspect I wasn't the first to make that mistake.
I seem to remember that, at the top of Bingley Five Rise, there is a similar situation at the cafe.
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Signature witness?
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Our first boat (2000) was an Eastern Caravans & Narrowboat fit out using a Floating Homes shell, purchased from a broker at Billing Aquadrome on the Nene. They offered an excellent deal, only asking for a 10% deposit with balance on delivery. It was an "off the production line" job, with a few option extras.
We ordered a 42ft but after ordering we were told that the next boat under construction was a 44ft and we could have it at the same price!
It was a good "bread and butter" boat, with one amusing snag. After delivery we were unable to find the sump pump. A couple of telephone calls established that one had not been fitted, with the explanation that they had only just expanded from caravans to narrowboats!
She proved a very good, little learning boat and after 3 years we sold her in two days for just over her original cost.
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10 hours ago, Granger said:
I’d also agree there should be something more substantial regarding ownership along the lines of a vc5 etc
VC5 specifically states that it is not proof of ownership.
From the British Marine Boat Retailers & Brokers Code of Practice:
"Members shall use their best endeavours to verify the complete history of ownership of any craft offered for sale"
Members are also required to have professional indemnity insurance.
May not be absolute protection but it does go a long way.
10 hours ago, Granger said:I’d also agree there should be something more substantial regarding ownership along the lines of a vc5 etc
VC5 specifically states that it is not proof of ownership.
From the British Marine Boat Retailers & Brokers Code of Practice:
"Members shall use their best endeavours to verify the complete history of ownership of any craft offered for sale"
Members are also required to have professional indemnity insurance.
May not be absolute protection but it does go a long way.
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22 hours ago, Alan de Enfield said:
I don't think it is.
Neither of my boats have a BSS and both are insured.
My 'Craft Insure' policy simply says that "......... will be maintained in a proper state of repair ................"
Interesting. My Craftinsure policy has that wording but followed by, "You possess a current Canal & River Trust or Environment Agency Licence, or the equivalent Licence from the local Navigation Authority as appropriate, and a
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On 19/12/2020 at 13:55, Athy said:
Certainly they will - helpful recommendations are ....er....helpful to other members.
ABNB
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16 hours ago, Norm55 said:
Well, am 65 now and every house have lived in has had either wood burner / open fire / solid fuel range and am still here. If the flu is drawing I cannot see how any significant level of fumes should enter room or boat.
I recall that when we had a woodburner installed at home we were given clear advice to open the stove door slowly to minimise fumes.
I was born in London and lived my childhood there in the days of smog. A little bit more than a few particles coming from an open stove door!
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11 hours ago, manicpb said:
I've got a boat that will be going on the market in the Spring (still occasionally think about keeping it on, but pretty sure it's going). Quite simply can't be bothered with sitting around and then showing people round in the cold and rain!
There is one solution. Use a broker to do the showing round.
Our boat went on brokerage and is already sold on deposit to the second viewer. Would be happy to name the brokerage if the mods permit!
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1 hour ago, Alan de Enfield said:
You certainly can get insurance without a BSS
But you need to be careful with whom you arrange the insurance. At least one of the major narrowboat insurers has a policy condition that you must have a current BSS.
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Top paddle jammed in raised position at Lock 5 Atherstone yesterday.
Two CaRT staff attended promptly, unable to free "down the hole" Pound trained, waders donned and the whole lot done with no more than a couple of hours downtime.
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I am not impressed by the standard of the consultation document. Just one small example (and their are many others) is the requirement of an insurance policy with an insurance company that is both authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
That is impossible. The FCA do not authorise and have no powers to do so. Authorisation is conducted by the Prudential Regulation Authority.
May seem unimportant but shows carelessness
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Frost on the grass this morning at Cowick
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If it hit the control box hope the boater working the box was uninjured
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I don't think some of the posters realise that "dedicated" bins are out of date and dog bags can go in any rubbish bin
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And, if you are waiting at a lock please offer your help to others working the lock. It may be declined but "many hands make light work".
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The Black Prince Owners Club...
in General Boating
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Correction early 1980s not 70s