Luke1971

Hi I've recently brought a mayland 20ft cabin cruiser type boat and have just put it on a 14 day free mooring in rugby but I need to find a long term or at least 12 month mooring near to rugby I don't intend living on my boat so that's not a problem I just need somewhere to moor it Can any one help me with a mooring or info on a mooring and expected prices? Many thanks in advance

Well guys after 6 days i made it bk to Rugby and I must say me and my cousin thoroughly enjoyed the whole Experiance! It was challenging but rewarding! Now all I have to do is find a cheapish mooring somewhere near brownsover in rugby so If any one has any ideas please let me no! I will probably start a new post for the mooring! But again thank you all for your valuable info I would never have done it as easy with out all your input!!!

I have added a pic from my maps on my mobile so you can see roughly how far I've travelled!! I think I'm doing ok really! First ever boat ect

Hi guys Well I thought it would be nice to give you an update of day 1 of my first day ever on the canal and how I'm getting on

Well guys all your info has been much appreciated I've now found out from who I'm buying the boat off that it does not charge the battery but they say it's a good reliable engine so fingers crossed! ?

These comments are great info so keep them coming please people! Also does any one no if this engine will provide charging for a 12v battery?

Also does any one no if this engine will charge a 12v battery ?

Hi I'm buying my new 20ft boat but the outboard engine is a Volvo penta 7.5 four stroke engine Does any one no if these are a good engine reliable ect and are they prone to any problems? I can't seem to find many reviews on Volvo outboards especially my one! I'm planning to run it about 10 hours a day so 5 hours then an hours break then another 5 hours I will be running it like that for 5-6 days! Can you run an outboard as long as that ? Please help as I don't want to be breaking down on my journey

Hi I'm buying my new 20ft boat but the outboard engine is a Volvo penta 7.5 four stroke engine Does any one no if these are a good engine reliable ect and are they prone to any problems? I can't seem to find many reviews on Volvo outboards especially my one! I'm planning to run it about 10 hours a day so 5 hours then an hours break then another 5 hours I will be running it like that for 5-6 days! Can you run an outboard as long as that ? Please help as I don't want to be breaking down on my journey

Hi I'm based in rugby and will need to insure my mayland 20 which will be used on the canal Can any one tell me how much I can expect to pay roughly and does any one have any insurance company recommendations on who I should insure with and any tips on getting it as cheap as I can ?? Any info will be great Thank you in advance Luke

Hi Dave I'm so glad you said that coz it's licences by the present owner not by myself. Would I be able to licence it 2 days after I have taken ownership or is this something that has to be done immediately?

Thank you so much for all your very kind help! I'm sure il have a fantastic time! And when I do arrive back here in rugby I will come back and add some pictures and insight into the Experiance for yourself and others!

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Yes being on here asking general questions is great but receiving the correct answers from the likes of yourself is priceless!!! And I'm going to take my younger nephew who is 26 ( should come in handy with the locks ??) and we plan to fit an hour or 2 fishing in in the evenings wen we moor up for the night so I think it will b a memorable adventure! Oh and not forgetting il have my 2 toy Yorkshire terriers with me too lol ?

Oh this is why I'm so glad I came on here lol Upto now without your input it would have been more of a disaster than adventure ?? Knowing I need these things is the most important bit and sourcing them is the 2nd important bit As I would have set off with ought them and came unstuck fast lol I'm llistening & earning ??? Thank you And yes it's licensed and has a safety certificate till 2017 Lao once I'm back here in rugby then I will be able to learn more and address any nessasary issues as this is my 1st ever boat so I'm hoping I like it and progress as time goes on