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Thanks for the info, Pete.
Mark - a few photos from when I first went to view her in January after my bid had been accepted:
One from yesterday:
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Wow, what a project! Congrats.
Can't wait to see the progress.
Sarah
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Thanks for the photos Paul, she certainly looked a lot smarter then compared with when I picked her up!
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Hi All,
I recently purchased ex-FMC Ling from British Waterways and I'm looking to gather together some information on her history. Who crewed her, what cargos she carried, etc. I have found a couple of photos of her so far, one of her in FMC Livery and another in BW SWD Livery, but I haven't seen any photos (other than recent ones) of her as a maintenance boat.
If anyone has any information or photogrpahs they could share it would be much appreciated.
Sarah
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Not planning on taking her back to NC until later on in the year.
Will be picking her up from Stewponey Wharf, then maybe head up to Brewood or Great Haywood area, no concrete plans yet.
Not really thinking much about engines at the moment, hull and cabin will be priority when we get her on the dock.
Twin engine?? Sounds interesting
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Mark, we're hopefully picking her up next week if I can get time off, we'll be heading up your way!
I've got a 9 hp Bolinder waiting for a 'proper' home if you are going to do right by the boat !At some point I'll think about changing the engine, which boat is it from?
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Ibex has gone to Roger Fuller. I know who has got 3 of the boats, but I'm not sure if they have completed the purchase yet and want it to be public knowledge.
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Hopefully it should work now.
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Hi all
I don't have a picture to post, but endorese Carl's comment about the old pins on working boats were often cut down Victorian pokers with brass heads. The modern craze for frogs, kingfishers etc have no relationship with the tradition and to my jaundiced eye don't really look the part (but I'm a grumpy old traditionalist). I'll try and post a picture soon, or if member Sarah Edgson's around she has a nice one of Resolute's starn end with pin
Cheers
Dave
Third photo down:
http://www.nortoncanesboatbuilders.co.uk/r...ter/1073-2.html
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I'm not sure, i'll have a measure up when she's ballasted right, but i suspect she will draw in theregion of 2'10" - 3'
She'll draw 2'3" when she's ballasted.
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I'm only only on my 2nd boat, although my family have owned three Norton Canes and one Josher, ex-FMC Acacia.
1. ex-FMC Saltley built Horseboat
2. ex-FMC Yarwoods built "Fish Class" Motor
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Now that's a proper boat! She looks lovely.
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I was quite disappointed that I can only see the Chimney of Vienna when she was moored outside our house.
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John and Sue Cooke own Braine boat Aegir. Its normally to be found at Shardlow moored on their private wharf. There is also a one that looks like one of Malcolms moored at Bishops Meadow, Loughborough, I'll take a photograph next time I go that way.
Thank you, much appreciated.
Thanks to everyone who has replied so far and also to those who have e-mailed me info and photos.
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I really like NC boats.
What's the waiting list like?
Mark
It's only about 2 years now...
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one of the Pirate Club boats is Norton Canes AFAIK, why not call them? Ask for Chip or Gus http://www.thepiratecastle.org/
Thanks! Looking at the website Pirate Viscount does look like a very early NC.
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Adrastea is a popular boat, I've already been sent info on her. Haven't had any photos yet, so anything that you have would be good!
Edited to add:
Dominic, do you have any photos of Avalon Mist?
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Justin,
Not sure I'll be there on Wed, but I'll probably have to pop over at some point with the back cabin plans! Be good to meet everyone.
Sarah
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Conversions would be good too!
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West Bromwich Albion have a Baggie Barge that runs from Birmingham City Centre. IIRC the boats are an Admiral Class Motor and Butty.
FMC Ling
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Yep, that's the one!