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  3. Safe places to moor on the Aire & Calder Navigation

    in General Boating

    Posted

    Thanks Martin,

    I realise that I will have to move my boat every 14 days, not ideal but without a home mooring there aren't any other options.

     

    The Selby mooring isn't big enough I'm afraid, I was on the VM's there at the weekend and it's a nice place. I've had a look at the Bramwith mooring and love it down there. Unfortunately the mooring is right next to the lock and after speaking to other boaters down there was told that the reason that it became available was that the guy who had it was fed up of constantly being bashed into by people trying to moor up for the lock! If nothing becomes available soon though I may have to reconsider this one.

  6. Grottyist canal

    in General Boating

    Posted

    Bank Dole lock on the junction of the Aire & Calder Nav onto the River Aire has to be one of the most depressing places on the system. To one side a bricked up and graffitied abandoned lock keepers cottage and on the other the chemical works overlook an abandoned caravan. Add in the police presence that was there when we passed through at the weekend and the fridge dumped back in the lock that we pulled out on a previous visit, we certainly won't be in a hurry to pass through again.

  8. Help me choose a name

    in New to Boating?

    Posted

    Instead of Trinity, how about Triptych? It means 'a work of art, divided into three'. It's also unique. There's a boat called Tryptyc but they spellt it rong

    Great name and as an aspiring artist it really appeals!

    Tomorrow is the day that we collect her and so we want to be sure about the name before we register her as ours. Having a wobble about Pomfret Venturer as a few people in RL have said that its a bit of a mouthful!

  9. Help me choose a name

    in New to Boating?

    Posted

    If you are have a house, you may find there's a record of the original name of the land it was built on prior to it being enclosed in the 18th or 19th century. They tend to be good old English names, and quite often peculiar to the area.

     

    Try your local County Records Office. They'll almost certainly be very keen to help as 99.9% of the enquiries they get are about family history, and being asked for a Tithe Map or Enclosure Award is a rare treat for them.

     

    We used the pre-1769 name of the field where our house was built for our boat, and it's unique.

    I really like this idea. I actually have the original documents relating to all the conveyances that have been on our house and the land that it was built on. Looking at at them I can see that the land was known as "Little Cow Pasture" - I guess that it would make an unique boat name

     

    'Tiz very bad luck to have females, shivery me timbers.

    Well we'll be getting a double dose of bad luck with a name change and a female on board

    :)

  10. Help me choose a name

    in New to Boating?

    Posted

    Thanks everyone for your input, it's been really helpful hearing different views and there have been some great suggestions.

     

    Seconded. Although, as I assume that Pomfret is Pontefract (as in the renowned cakes), how about "Ponty" for short?

    Pomfret is indeed Pontefract, home of Ponte races, the castle and Haribo!

     

    It will be mistaken by some for a French chip, my vote is Trinity, a good solid sounding name.

    Phil

    I suppose it's possible that we could be mistaken for fancy chip shop owners

     

    So after mulling on it overnight we have finally come to a decision, the boats new name shall be...... Pomfret Venturer

    A big thank you to Lady Cassandra for coming up with this combination.

    • Greenie 2

  11. Help me choose a name

    in New to Boating?

    Posted

    So many great ideas thank you everyone!

    Husband has just pointed out that as our son is a teenager we might not be a crew of three for very long and as we are not of any religious persuasion maybe Trinity is not the right name for us.

     

    We really like Pomfret Venturer though

    • Greenie 1

  14. Help me choose a name

    in New to Boating?

    Posted

    Hi there,

    After spending a few years searching for the right boat this week we should finally take ownership of our first boat. At present she has a name that is very personal to its owners and so we shall be looking to change it. After much consideration we have narrowed our preferred names down but cannot make the final choice.

     

    I'd love to hear what other people's thoughts are on our shortlisted names, for a bit of extra info,

    1. Is the old English name for my husbands home town.

    2. We will be a crew of three (me, my husband and son)

    3. Cos we like it!

    4. Only joking. Please, please, please do not vote for this!

    Thanks for looking, we are open to any other suggestions that you might have.

     

    P.S I know that the name is in the wrong place on the boat but it was the only pic that I had

    • Greenie 1

  15. Buying through a broker

    in New to Boating?

    Posted

    Thanks all, plenty of advise to go on there. Having not bought a boat before I wasn't sure on the proceedure so wanted to confirm before handing over my money! As it stands I shall be taking her out for a trial this weekend and if this goes ok will pay a deposit. The survey will follow soon after.

     

    You need to really, really read the contract small print - when looking at a boat at Whilton I asked about the return of a deposit if I decided not to proceed if a survey identified problems - Answer - no.

     

    The deposit is not refundable unless the seller changes their mind.

     

    Some contracts may say the deposit is refundable in the event of more than x% of the purchase price is needed to correct faults

    Example - Contract says 10% so a £30,000 boat identified as needing £5000 spending on it,

    £5k exceeds 10% so you can have your deposit back or re-negotiate purchae price with the seller.

    I've checked the contract and it does say that the deposit is refundable if more than 5 % of the purchase price is needed.

     

    Other than that I'm happy with the price we've agreed on (providing all is well with the survey). I've looked far and wide over a length of time and believe that I've found the right boat at the right price for me.

  16. Buying through a broker

    in New to Boating?

    Posted

    Thanks for the replies.

    Would you buy a used car from a dealer without a test drive first? For me having to sign a contract or hand over any money before being permitted to experience how the boat handles would be a deal breaker.

    This is how I see it and tbh would have rather have taken it out prior to making an offer but was told that the water trial could only be arranged after an offer had been made and accepted. Thanks again for clarifying, this is the first boat that I've bought and was unsure of the correct procedure.

  17. Buying through a broker

    in New to Boating?

    Posted

    Hi there,

    Just wondered if anyone could shed some light on the process of buying a boat through a broker.

     

    I have made an offer on a boat which has been accepted subject to survey and water trial. The broker is asking for a deposit along with a signed contact. I am unsure about paying this as I haven't been on the trial and don't yet know how the boat handles or if all the systems work.

     

    Is it usual practice to leave a deposit prior to being able to take the boat out?

     

    Thanks for any advice.

  18. Newbies - just starting our boating journey!

    in New to Boating?

    Posted

    You're right the majority of boats that I have seen are primarily finished with varnished wood. I suppose that this is the traditional look that in the past most people have opted for and so most boat builders stick with. In saying that though whilst looking around at second hand boats I have seen quite a few that have been tidied up and given a coat of paint internally to lighten them up. Unfortunately in most cases the standard of painting has left a lot to be desired

  21. "Starter" boats

    in General Boating

    Posted

    Again, lots of great advice all of which I'm taking on board ('scuse the pun!), thank you.

     

    As an ex estate agent (please don't shoot me, there are honest ones) I'm finding that the buying process is very similar to house buying - view lots and the right one will eventually find you.

  22. "Starter" boats

    in General Boating

    Posted

    Thanks for all of the advice it's much appreciated. I've looked locally (within an hours drive) but there's not much out there in my price range (under £25,000) to be honest so understand that I'll have to start widening the net so to speak.

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