Jon57

Your right of course! Very tricky how to play this, don't want to upset the seller with a offer now, or wait a few weeks then see it go. Not many nice les Allen tugs about. There's also another tug Kyle on the duck which is of interest but it's 3 ft draft and no bowthruster. I know! Don't go their but if single handing could be hard work. At least the first boat is only 28inch draft and a bowthruster to help.

This I know. But the idea of a boat to me and the way of life is to be fairly simplistic and away from a house as much as possible within reason, cooking washing etc.

To me a no fixed bed is not a big problem as we live 16 hrs a day on the boat with permanent made up double bed and to be honest it gets in the way. Nice to just jump into and sleep for 8 hrs but they must be a better way, hence the BMC is simply perfection in its conception.

There are glazed front doors and 2 small windows either side. Also the galley side hatch doors are glazed.

Just seen this on the duck. Not sure about the windows in the front bulkhead. I'm not a purist , but most things I like apart from the price. What's the panels construtive opinion and possible offer price! http://narrowboats.apolloduck.co.uk/boat.phtml?id=531578 Thanks

Just found this video of old working boats. You may have seen it but here's the link anyway.

Have you tried loomtech. http://www.loom-tech.co.uk/

Thanks will do a bit more searching ! Unless you can give me a few links to save me searching. Thanks

Hi. Just found this on the web. Must have been made for the tourist board at the time. Some nice photos and clips of old boating life. A bit long but worth a look.

In reply to Alan's post about the price as I said it's only worth what someone's prepared to pay (if it floats their boat ) sorry about the punn and it gives them pleasure all good and well. Like yourself I admire your boats love the history, what price can we put on that. Plenty

I agree with a lot of the above comments. My feelings is like anything in life, it's only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. As I said it's not for me. I Would like a traditional old boat or a modern classic like a les Allen tug . That's what l like about the boating community where all different and this boat must have given the owners a lot of enjoyment. As does my present boat which is ok but l need to move on to the next level whatever that is!!

It's on the duck http://narrowboats.apolloduck.co.uk/feature.phtml?id=506720

Yes it's certainly got a a lot of style. But the market will be very very very small, especially at £129000

Hi.guys. Just seen this on the duck! Not for me but look at the workmanship http://www.apolloduck.com/f/506720

It could be terminal !

The suspect shredded the evidence apparently!!

No even if it was given to them on a plate!!!

They don't have the capacity to charge anyone

Soon it won't be safe on the pavement!! Should cycling be allowed on pavements? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38688256

Hi. As title. Just seen this at cactus . Cyber Sunday if of interest to anyone in need of one

Having just read this article West Midlands Police target drivers too close to cyclists http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-37384899what do you think the safe distance for the cyclist to pass someone on the towpath. And will the CRT police it !!!!

What about this one!!! on eBay item number 191851449928

Hi it's back on again http://shop.ee.co.uk/cart?discounts=AWDATASIM15&WT.mc_id=ON_MEC_A_AffWin_HotUKDeals&WT.tsrc=Affiliate&WT.mc_id=ON_MEC_A_AffWin_HotUKDeals&WT.tsrc=Affiliate#voucher_link

Might be a cyclist.lol