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Mike J Lewis

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  • Location
    S.W. London
  • Occupation
    Cabinet Maker/ Joiner
  • Boat Name
    Petronella
  • Boat Location
    River Wey

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  1. Later I would have thought, although there seems to be some discussion about the stern. I might be a bit biased but I really like her looks, with a nice paint job and some TLC, I reckon she'll scrub up alright, pop round some time for a cuppa, I'll show you round
  2. The surveyors did not comment on the construction of the rear swim or motor stern specifically, only on condition and metal thicknesses. The word on the cut is that the previous owner shortened her by removing 10ft from midship, and I have heard no mention of work carried out to her stern as yet.
  3. Thought it might be easier to post these for discussion than try to reply to all, shots as the survey was happening And yes she is now 60ft
  4. Ok, getting the hang of this now, couldn't see why I couldn't reply to individuals, you did indeed Alan, thanks for the advice even though I did catch you at a very busy moment
  5. It suggests the boat went to Hingley, who, according to some googling, bought the Midlands canal and coast, so it seemed a fair guess that No.6 became a part of that fleet
  6. Thanks again Pete Harrison, have you looked under the biscuit tin, you never know. Thats very interesting, so N~6 on her side doors is in order I think, some brief googling has shown that Hingley & Sons bought the Midlands canal and coast Co. In 1927, presumably for aiding what looks like a growing concern, would it be safe to assume that this boat would have been part of this fleet, possibly where the engine and back cabin where added ? I believe she was always an iron riveted hull, in answer to a previous question, I have some pictures from the survey, will have a look
  7. Thank you for the info Peter Harrison anything else you could find would be really useful, I intend to put her back to original colours and signage if possible. I had seen Petronella on my travels along the Wey, but did not know Peter, fellow boaters have helped to fill in some of the local blanks, such as, she was rescued half sunk from the Basingstoke and Peter has done great work to bring her to where she is now. Thanks everyone else for your contributions, someone good at Nationals would also be handy, I have some leads from the lovely folk at Alvecote, which I'm in the process of following up, thank you all, but again any advice greatfully received Hi mark99, yeah I've bought her and she's in the marina with a poorly engine at the moment
  8. Hello all, My name is Mike, and where I'm not new to boating I am new to historic narrow boats. I recently purchased a classic narrow boat, described as a custom Bantock pre dating the 1900's, this may be correct, the manufacturer is stated as Harris of Bumblehole, this I believe to be right, with an index reg number of 51867 and a BCN 137 she is named Petronella and is powered by a National 2 cylinder DM2 which the broker had dated as 1905, yes I know that's not correct, more likely to be around 1931/2 from advice received at Alvcote Marina show recently. Heres the point, I would like to find as much information as possible about her as I commence the refit, things like is that her original name, what company she worked for, her original colours and so on. Anyone in particular I should contact, and importantly who's the mechanic for the engine works and timing Any advice greatfully received, thanks in advance Mike
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