Jump to content

Toby knight

Member
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    54

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Everything posted by Toby knight

  1. Toby knight
    Hello all, would you be kind enough to have a quick look at this boat and let me know your opinions please, many thanks for your help very much appreciated http://www.whiltonmarina.co.uk/used-narrowboats/details/3322.aspx
  2. Toby knight
    Could somebody suggest a good surveyer close to Doncaster ?
  3. Toby knight
    Thanks everybody, this forum is so helpful, it's much appreciated,
  4. Toby knight
    Could anybody if they get a minute have a look at this boat I found on the Internet, I like the interior and the details are a little vague at the moment, as apparently it has just come onto the market, I contacted the marina and it's not with them at the moment they think it will be priced around 28K. Does anybody know anything about it. Many thanks http://www.nationwidenarrowboatsales.com/viewlisting2.php?id=283
  5. Toby knight
    Funny, but I imagine lots of red flags will have popped up at MI5
  6. Toby knight
    It's an interesting topic, lots of different points of view, I suppose you make your boat as secure as you can so you sleep well at night
  7. Toby knight
    Then that's good enough, I just wanted to maximise the usage from the fuel
  8. Toby knight
    Interesting point that motohomes are more of a target for burglary theft than narrow boats,
  9. Toby knight
    Fantastic advice thank you
  10. Toby knight
    Yes I see your point, maybe living in London has made me exceptionally cautious
  11. Toby knight
    Interesting, have you lived on the canal for along time, I did read a blog that an experienced canal user carries a piece of wood the same size as a window, in case thugs decide to put a brick through the window which has apparently happend.
  12. Toby knight
    I wouldn't have thought so you are far more likely to be able to secure a house or property than a boat, and I would've thought you're pretty exposed along a secluded towpath.
  13. Toby knight
    Could I ask, what safety precautions do members that live on permanent moorings that are on public towpaths take, I was just wondering how safe people feel, all members comfortable with having full-size windows and glass panel doors, or would they prefer portholes and steel doors, for the safety of themselves and of their beloved boat. Thanks I hope it's not too much of a strange question !
  14. Toby knight
    Thanks all great points, I will stick with a boatman, although I'm surprised more stoves don't come with a small oven, as it would be so handy
  15. Toby knight
    Thanks I think I'll stick to a squirrel or a boatman
  16. Toby knight
    I have to use dictation and it can be difficult Poor eyesight also I'm not sure I found the website by accident, and just wondered if anybody else had ever considered it
  17. Toby knight
    Yes been looking at it for months, seen a few, but I think it will be impossible to get everything I'm looking for in a boat, I'll find one that feels good and has most of the things I'm looking for, and make changes to it
  18. Toby knight
    Sorry salon of a narrow boat 'my auto correct didn't recognise the word'
  19. Toby knight
    That did cross my mind, I suppose I might be being over cautious, Engine broken down middle of winter, heating broken down, freezing cold, gas run out or stolen, starving . I suppose you can't cover for every eventuality, if you get my meaning
  20. Toby knight
    Thank you you all make excellent points, and sense I think it will be a secondhand boat to start, as I originally wanted, I love the old wood look something that has been cared for over the years.
  21. Toby knight
    Multifuel cooking stove, opinions please . I've seen this stove on the Internet and I wondered whether it would be possible or if anybody has never fitted one into the son of the narrowboat, my thoughts thinking that it would be more eco-friendly can economic to get maximum use from the fule being burned. Squirrels seem to be popular, and expensive I also like the idea of the Boatman stove, what are other peoples opinions please http://www.modernstoves.co.uk/duo-multi-fuel-cooker-stove.html
  22. Toby knight
    Great point !
  23. Toby knight
    Yes Martin, it would be used in winter, that's the reason for the stove also, it has to be said they do look great even Considering the ash and soot
  24. Toby knight
    Thanks all you've been most helpful, I've seen this boat, it's seems reasonable and for a good quality secondhand boat and comparable, It is the kind of boat I'm looking for the only thing it's missing a hatches and a multifuel stove, any thoughts? http://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/113707929/new-narrowboat-for-sale.html
  25. Toby knight
    Could I ask a question please, what are experienced members thoughts on purchasing a new boat compare to a relatively expensive second-hand, the reading I have done suggests that the steel in new boats that are built today I'm not as durable, as the boats that have been built say 10 years 15 years ago. Your thoughts would be much appreciated.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.