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  1. Yes thats right but Garry did have a outboard on it he was having trouble with! Not sure of HP 70??
  2. When I come up to view the Victoria I could have a look if it is near by-where is it again Carl?
  3. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!! humm 12k-boy I see-wow thats amazing-I know its quite difficult-is it on hardstanding now? Does it have to be oak? I mean I can see the aesthetics of authenticity but does it NEED to cost this much?-Is there a cheaper modern equivalent? Does it HAVE to be traditional? Is the engine any good?? How bad is it? I think I last saw the Lichfield towards Braunston? Rich Americans out there?? Is there any one who could simply store these boats and we could work out a plan of salvage-alright to say I suppose-Just very sad-these are historic and should be rescued!!
  4. Wheres Gary? Why has he left it? I mean I am fixing up my boat! I would NOT leave her to rot! I know it isn't easy-I am not sure how to even get the engine going at this stage!! But I will not abandon the boat, no way-The trouble is I have no idea how or if I can get the engine started but I wont give up- Where is the Lichfield? I would love to take a look-Is it near Hillmorton? I thought it was famous as it was a hotel boat, I think? Cant we do something about these lost boats-cant we atleast put her somewhere-is it that bad? When u say its out of the water where is she? cheers Carl.
  5. Cant we save her Carl?? I would like to help?? What do u think? I can travel no problems.
  6. Is that Gary's boat? I am sure a book has been wriiten about the Lichfield?
  7. I am afraid so Sue-I thought it was sorted and everyone said it was fine suddenly it isn't-Its being pumped out by Foxtons-I am due back in 3 weeks-not soon enough-it will be re-floated and I will have to rebuild it-I will have to start again-I can do it but we have to resettle first in the country-
  8. Heffs-U are in Banbury? u can PM if u like-I can help u alot, as I have gone through the "baptism of fire or is that water" -I can help u avoid the mistakes that I have made!! What do u think?
  9. I had the same problem "with smoke"when I parked the other side of the bridge at Newbold moorings-I wondered why no one was there! It is where u can run aground if u r not careful!- BW said the houses complained of smoke from the woodstove-Just dont feel wanted as though we are a "nuisance" and are moved on constantly....
  10. Alex is a great guy-but he said he wasn't taking on any more boats-but it might have changed-this was 2008.
  11. Welcome-If there is ANYTHING u would like to know it is with the greatest of pleasure -I can fill u in-as I am a "an NQT" of canal boating but seen "interesting" aspects of living on the canals-u can PM me if u desire.
  12. After reading about the sunken boat in Cambridge and my own problems I am would like to think about forming some sort of IR -I dont know how or what at this stage but something has to be done to reestablish my faith in the "community of the canals" that Biggles has suggested-I dont know what it was like in the past but I am sure if someone was in trouble then action would have been taken before it was too late-the trouble is with this proposal the canals are so vast, it seems quite daunting but I want to give back something back to the canal community who have helped me in the past-The philosophy of the International Rescue show was to go to peoples aid when called upon and was NOT Government backed, worried about insurance, and wasn't paid!! There just wait for it, cared I would like to set up a similar service but how? Where would Tracy Island go? Maybe the Isle of Wight? But seriously it would have to be a non-profit outfit-Mayby I am just dreaming....(again) Anyways its an idea...
  13. Well there u are-I know how he would feel!!
  14. The threads open again-It is at the boatyard as we speak-the good folks are having a look in the cabin to check if any water-the oil is being cleared and I am fitting the hand held pump-with Carls help every two weeks this should sort it till I am back. I have taken your advice about engine revamp if needed-I would rather make sure she can float first-yes and we will get a new tarpulin-thanks for everyones in put-
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