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No, it's definitely gas as he demonstrated lighting it. The cooker has barely been used, perhaps never, as it looked untouched. And thank you!

Thanks! And I think so, as when taken through the boat I was told it is gas.

Duly noted!

Thanks, I am indeed. It's a lovely, little, very tidy boat.

Hi again all, and thanks for all your help! Big news... I have a boat! Be it fate, coincidence, or luck, I found a boat at the marina I intended on mooring at (Ely). On our way back from Tring, visiting a boat (glad I didn't go with that one in the end), I arrived at the marina with the intention of handing over my deposit to secure my mooring, but was told they had recently got a small narrowboat that I may be interested in. So to cut a long story short, I looked, I liked, I surveyed (came back absolutely fine), and it's now mine! I am the proud owner 35ft Lady Mildred

Yep, the is something I'm drilling into myself whenever I see a 'nice' boat and I'm prepared to walk away from said 'nice' boat if it's not in a good condition. Inner me is very cautious and a bit cynical, so I'm always expecting the worst and not getting my hopes up, but hopefully this can help weed out the lemons!

Didn't make it through all 71 pages, skippped to the last 10 to get straight to the juicey bits. I'll make sure not to seal off my vents!!

Yes, I've looked at some boats already to get a feel for the layout/ size etc. I know I could view this boat and not like it at all, these questions are to get me prepared for a potential buy

Thanks for this. So would you say the best course of action is to get the survey done and then just take it from there? And no haha, it's a 40ft Hancock and Lane I have done already. Been quoted £1450 by water, waiting on the quote by road, but have been told by another NB mover that road will be my cheaper option.

Okay, so I've found another boat and will likely be viewing it next Sunday. It's up in Skipton. I plan to contact a surveyor soon and arrange for a full pre-purchase survey to be done (the last one done on the boat was 2011). More questions: 1. Is it possible/ advisable to get the boat to a good boatyard to have the survey carried out and then, providing it's in a decent condition, get any repairs done there at the same time, along with blacking (last blacked 20112, so is needed). 2. I think the sellers have used Pennine Cruisers Boatyard in the past. Does anyone know if they're a 'good' place to use? 3. When arranging transport to move the boat (will be by road), will the transport company quote include craning at both ends of the journey, or will that cost be separate and billed by the marinas/ boatyard? Thanks again!

That was going to be my next question!

Unfortunately, 70ft is just too big, with increased licence and mooring fees, it wouldn't be feasible for me I'm afraid.

Hi again everyone! Asking for an opinion again on another boat: http://www.braunstonmarina.co.uk/find-a-boat/canal-mania It's had a hull survey this month, with the recommended work being carried out, and it is available to view. Would you still recommend getting a full pre-purchase survey?

This is something I'm thinking about, if the boat somehow comes with a pump-out. Is it a straightforward job, and roughly how expensive would this be?

I'm swaying towards cassette! Yep, I was a bit apprehensive to mention it but I am genuinely curious to hear what people have to say on them