[NB Presque La]

Thanks to all here for their help, and also to Trish at the Stop House, CRT Braunston.

Owner located and she has been in touch with us.

 

[NB Presque La]

Matty40s is right...you wouldn't want me involved in a paint job. 

Boater Sam - thanks for the suggestion; we thought of that but our new card machine only records the last 4 digits of the number on the slip, so its not possible to refund without the card itself or the full number. We'll get there somehow...I might see if CRT can help...

Many thanks

 

[NB Presque La]

If the owners of NB Presque La No 173, 58' Trad, Navy Blue with a pale blue roof, are on this forum, please could they contact Rugby Boats 01327 342211 as you were over-charged for your diesel on 5th September; it was a staff & computer combined error and we would like to refund the overcharge.

 

If anyone reading this knows them, I would be grateful if you could pass on the message.

Many thanks

James

 

[Stowe Hill in the evening]

And if you zoom in you can see how well priced the diesel is!!!!

[Does anyone have a copy contract?]

Morning Peter. I can send you a copy of the BMF ones we use at Rugby Boat sales if that would help. If you ring the office 01327 342211 after about 8.30 we can take your email and send one over. 

[All within a week. Two beautiful 58ft boats. Vastly different boats and places.]

Glad you got back safely both. That first photo looks like it was taken in Titchmarsh lock! 

 

[Long term mooring/storage]

Hello Thelazyfish,

If you give Rugby Boats a call they may be able to help. 01327 342211. To the moderators - hope this does not contravene forum etiquette, but I am responding to a question?!

Many thanks

James

[...anybody on the canal de midi..?]

We hired a boat, La Criminelle,  for a week a few years ago the week before Easter. One of the best holidays we have had. It was cheap was they needed to get a boat from Setes to Narbonne for the season, so we moved it for them at half the rate, and the canal was very quiet. Highly recommend it, but be prepared for traffic through the season.

 

[Surveyor recommendations around Crick]

Hello, 

Our website (www.rugbyboats.co.uk) has a list of surveyors we would recommend. It is at the bottom of the home page. Prices do vary but they are all reputable and qualified.

If you are asking whether or not you should get a new safety certificate, the surveyor should pick up any issues so I would not think that this is necessary.

Regards

James

[Buyers Market vs Sellers Market]

That made me really chuckle

[Buyers Market vs Sellers Market]

The boat does technically come off the market once a deposit has been taken, but as Wotever points out, if someone is prepared to pay straight up, its an easy decision for the vendor. No haggle, no hassle.....

[Buyers Market vs Sellers Market]

I will tell Paul!

Thanks for your good wishes, we will try and keep up the good work!

[Chainsaws at the ready....Doris coming]

I can't see what the weather outside is doing because the CCTV camera which was recently installed outside has just blown off.

But is sounds as though it is blowing a hooley

[Buyers Market vs Sellers Market]

Hello,

I have only just joined the forum today so hello all!

I was curious to read the correspondence above. It seems as though it is pretty clear by now, but as a narrowboat broker myself I can confirm that it is very definitely a sellers market at present! Boats are selling so quickly once they come onto the market that the challenge is getting the boats to sell, not selling them. We are desperately short of stock.

I think there are lots of reasons. The pension release rules, as someone mentioned above, for sure is having an effect. We are also selling many boats to relative youngsters who simply cannot afford to get on the housing ladder and see boats as a more economical option. The TV exposure that narrowboats are getting is having, I am sure, an impact and I also think that more people are looking at the UK as holiday options rather than foreign travel due to currency related cost increases and terrorism threats.

My advice as and when you find your boat is certainly not panic buy. We have seen customers here buying boats without even having looked in the engine bay, and foregoing surveys, just to avoid missing out on the boat. So keep a steady head, but also do not dither. Accept that compromise will usually need to be made but proceed quickly once you think you have found your boat. Otherwise you will lose it.