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2 hours ago, Briss said:
Great photos @SteveLevis , but it'd be nice to know where they were taken.
Hi, apols....top one is crossing the Ponty aqueduct, and bottom two are Hurleston Locks...
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..I really wish him well, but looks like a bit of a money pit to me??
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..the boat is circa 2006...
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Hi all and many thanks for all the useful comments, very much appreciated...a lot to think about!
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Ta for the info, I will have a check for the RCD.....what happens if there isn't one?
nb just googled this...:-
If brand new, then No. When brand new, the craft should include: a Declaration of Conformity; Owner's Manual; Builder's Plate (including a UKCA mark); and a Watercraft Identification Number (WIN). The WIN has to be permanently fitted to the craft (such as stamped in the hull). Make sure that you see these before buying the boat. If not brand new, then Yes. The RCR only applies when the craft is first placed on the market or put into service (an example of being 'put into service' would be when used as a hire boat). So, if being sold as second-hand (no matter the age), unless imported or being an ex-commercial craft, then it does not have to comply with the RCR. It is recommended that the craft be surveyed before buying.
The boat will be having a survey prior to purchase...
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Hi and ta for the reply, and not self build. The boat is circa 2006 and has all the relevant boat safety certs and everything else you could ask for...
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Hi all,
looking to get a boat, but the one we are looking at does not have the original bill of sale?...is this likely to be a problem, or can you get indemnity for such things,
many thank for any replies...
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We struggled to get the old out, certainly needs2, but getting the new Emma mattress in was a doddle!
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..we got an "Emma" mattress during one of their sales....really nice!
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Aqueduct will be reassuringly expensive......
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Hi and thanks for the info...looks like a noice boat...
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Hi yes, I have done some googling, but was looking for some recommendations from people who have actually used any of them...
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Hi all,
We have recently sold our share in a syndicate NB, as we wanted a bit more flexibility on were and when we cruise.
We are now considering a trip on the Lancaster canal and wondered if anybody could recommend any hire boat companies located on that particluar canal?
Looking for a 2 berth..
Many thanks for any replies...
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..exactly that??
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6 minutes ago, Hudds Lad said:
why what?
..why not?
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On 10/11/2021 at 18:51, Hudds Lad said:
Saw the second or third most famous boat (currently not) on the canal today, got as close as I ever want to.
...Why?????
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...I have come to this thread a little late, but was intrigued by the title as I had never heard or seen "the most famous boat on the canal", and wondered what it was all about.
I then tried watching some of their vids, but to be honest they just didn't appeal to me, but at the same time as looking I came across the "country house gent" vids on Prime and I find these a far superior watch!...just seems more "real" somehow. Such a shame he had such a bad experience at one point. (Still got a couple of seasons to watch....).
As for the price of "the most famous boat on the canal, totally OTT, but I guess all boat prices are at the mo. We have just started the process of selling our boat and the brokerage have advised a selling price of around 75% more than we would have normally expected. We wanted to go campervaning and the prices of those is equally silly...
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Chirk castle is the "main event" and well worth a visit. Chirk itself is OK, and there is also the option to walk up to overlook the tunnel entrance / exit which is good for some photos of the Aqueduct...
Would also recommend the castle Dinas Bran at Llangollen, a steep but short climb offering some great views, (assuming it is not foggy
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Also a week should give you some time to pop back the other way, (ie past Ellesmere) which offers some really nice sections of canal. 5 hours from Ellesmere in the opposite direction is Whixall Moss, which is worth stopping at and having a walk around...
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..possible in 1 day, but would probably not be that enjoyable particularly at this time of year as it is about 11 hours "cruising"......!?
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..you may want to take a look at the recent Trip Advisor reviews before you think about going to the Poachers??
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..fit some solar panels??
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We were at Overwater a few years ago, generally very good and wish we were back there and not at Aqueduct!
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I do accept that every trade has its "non responders", and I have come cross a couple of excellent "one man" outfits who I understand are busy "doing their thing", so may only reply "after hours". But boat servicing just seems to have a far higher percentage of businesses that can't be bothered to communicate with you. Our current problem is not a one man business, but despite daily calls to the office, (has an answerphone but never replies), and now daily e-mails, but still never bothers to reply.
I don't expect them to promise me the earth, or prioritise me over somebody else, a simple "got your message but too busy to help you at present, try later" would be more than sufficient?
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Most Locks in a Week
in Holidays Afloat
Posted · Edited by SteveLevis
..once did Wigrams to the end of the Ashby and back in 2 weeks...8 locks in total, (and one of those was only a couple of inches so didn't really count)....that's about my limit ...