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Hanzbebe

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  1. From Wigan Flight - there is a 24 hour mooring at Top Lock Red Rock is nice and has a 48 Hour mooring and a local shop open during day about a 10 minute walk down the hill. From Red Rock to Pleasington - Think its not a bad area but be careful around Blackburn centre - in my opinion lots of undesirables and also from previous walks - lots of junk thrown into the canal - not sure after but hope that helps
  2. We brought a boat that didn't have a license and even though we got it at the end of July in order to move it we had to pay from the 1st July - we didn't have the license when we moved the boat but I had e-mailed the CRT with the forms and payment etc and got a e-mail confirmation that the license application had been received and was in process - therefore when I spoke to CRT on the phone they said I could move the boat and put a sign in the window of the boat on both sides saying license in application - we got the license 2 days later - but we had the money taken out for the license before we received it - so we were legit. I know there are lots of boats on the cut without them but I was not going to risk it
  3. It is good sometimes - Barclays are rubbish at times - they have froze my account for a £1 National Express coach ticket saying it was dodgy activity! And some other stupid things, but never about the really big stuff!
  4. On the canal I'm sure it will get more efficient every time
  5. I'm watching it on plus one at the house - I don't get the point of the seeing eye - I mean people have survived for years on boats without a so called balloon 360 degree all seeing eye - this so far is nothing like Guy Martin's a few years back which I personally enjoyed
  6. I saw a boat called Aragon with a painting of Gollum on yesterday!
  7. Haha! I added a few white fenders I found on the front of the boat, which don't need to be there really so added two to side where mooring and its cushioned it slightly. I don't mind interested nosey - but I don't like arrogant nosey. I hate rude people and so far runners are the worst followed by cyclists on the towpath.
  8. Hey all, as a new boater I have been observing boats and seen a good few names already. Out of curosity what is the best, the worst or the indifferent unusual or comical names you have come across - I know this is subjective on individual opinion but just curious of the weird and wonderful names there is out there! I saw one today called - May Contain Nuts - Which I would say is unusual
  9. Ropes are at 45 Have to get a few tyres - I think People seem to be going past quite fast - I know there is some what look like abandoned boats nearby but still! Also the party boats gone by a few times in a few days. What a joy that was! NOT!
  10. Hey all, I am loving the quietness the canal brings but do you get used to the thumping against the bank where you are moored - whenever a boat goes past it doesn't feel very gentle - is it something you get used to? Dogs don't seem to like it either! Also realised how nosey people are!
  11. So you drain the water heater every day or just when you leave boat for a few days? During all weather or just winter? Sorry if it's a dumb question!
  12. So leave the water heater as it is then Alan! Got it
  13. Yeah Betty - I'm too much of a worrier I think I think the boat will be okay - just counting down to the end of Feb when I can be on it full time The boat will gradually move closer to where we currently live - so won't be as worried when can check on it easier when it is nearer. But at least it's 7 months and not years to wait! That's a very good point! Yeah - I like the Banana Boat look Definitely
  14. She is an olden - 1974 but she runs great - surveys all up to scratch - hull is sound - traditional features - ability to make it our own - made by Harborough - we like it and I love the character of the boat ( I know people say avoid a old boat - but if it all checks out - then we were happy) She is a cruiser stern - and love the fact - no engine room as more space - infact she has lots of room in for a 50 footer Feels more spacious than some of the bigger boats I looked at - anyway I'm happy so that is all that counts And also because we got a older one - we saved some money so have ability to get the car - other half wants At the end of the day -the dogs love it - I love it and already after just 1 night - I want to be on it indefinitely Infact - travelled to work from mooring today which took about 55 minutes and just being in a busy populated area - I feel more claustrophobic than I did on the boat!
  15. No we didn't go for that one This one has a Lister SR3 in - so proper marine engine
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