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DiamanteDog

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  1. Thanks everyone for taking the time to respond. Crikey, it sounds a complete minefield, although why am I not surprised in this wretched country? If they can tie us up in red tape, make us jump through hoops, and thwart us at every turn, it seems they will. Okay, rant over,promise! Lady Muck, thank you for the heads up on Roydon. I will make some enquiries, and also have a chat to our boat safety guy to get the lowdown on the additional regs. I want to do things as ligit as possible, and I would be happy to pay the moorings manager a percentage of the rent just to keep an eye on things for me, but it seems from what you're all suggesting that this may be more trouble than its worth. :-( If anyone has any further ideas, I'm all ears! I don't really mind where in the country the boat ends up, so long as she's safe, and cared for. As far as the hardstanding idea goes, it's a good one, and certainly another option I haven't though of, but I wouldn't know where to start, so again, if anyone can help, I'd be grateful. It would have to be pretty cheap, as my finances are going to be really tight for a while. :-)
  2. Hi, I am shortly moving abroad, and have a 70' narrowboat which I have lived on for the past few years. She is in great condition, recently repainted, etc, but because of the age of the hull (late 80s) and the typical broker's bleat about the resale market being at rock bottom right now, I'd like to rent her out ("houseboat" only type basis, so no cruising permitted). And at least I will still have my home if things don't work out for me overseas! I rented another boat out about 12 years ago, to a wonderful couple who really appreciated and looked after her, but unfortunately the agent who helped me to set everything up has sadly passed away. My question is, does anyone know of anywhere that allows subletting to tennants (or will at least "turn a blind eye" to the fact that someone else is "looking after the boat" in my absence!!)? I was based in London, but although the marina I was in were quite happy to take the blind-eye approach to people living aboard, threw up objections when I raised the subject of letting. The boat is currently on brokerage, but I'm really not happy about the situation. I would prefer the boat to stay within striking / commuter distance of London if at all possible, but I'm open to other suggestions, and all suggestions will be gratefully recieved! Thanks in advance, folks :-)
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