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Rookies telling people not to listen to veterans??? 6 years and you're still green as hell, and that's if you live it 24 7, and this gentleman doesn't.
But correct, don't take what I said as gospel, better 'fact'. Everything I've said has happened. I've seen it. Some other boaters will take your gas bottles, non boaters will joyride your boat etc.
Sometimes being a good friend is telling people what they may hate you for. Trying to ingratiate yourself with other people with 'don't be afraid' you may be doing people a disservice and endangering them.
If you Google this, its title is 'Boat joy riding and torching on the increase'.
Please do not listen to this gentleman if you are juggling a boat and a house. It is prudent to 'be afraid'. Do not leave your boat unattended on the cut if you are going to be away from it for extended periods.
As I said 'pursue the marina option religiously'.
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Yes, pursue the marina option religiously. Leaving your boat on the cut would be unwise. As a constant cruiser of decades I know 'what is' and 'what isn't' out here. With the odds, over time you 'will' be robbed. There is no safe place. You can leave your boat in a major population centre like Braunston between other boats for one night, and the low life will still burgle you with people close both sides. Even other boaters will go through your lockers and take things off your boat if they see no one is coming back to it after a few nights.
The vermin try to take stuff off your boat while you're sitting on it in broad daylight. You've got to be a realist.
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The moustache on the bow makes you think it's a Springer, but it doesn't look quite right, unless it's been messed about with. I agree it looks like a 70's boat. Is it a V-shaped hull? I was in the market for one years ago that needed overplating, and when I called around some boatyards they said they don't touch Springers because the metal has to be shaped and they don't want that kind of work. If it's been overplated though you're good, but that issue is something to think about for the future.
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Year, a little irritating out the corner of your eye when reading and a little juvenile, but forums are dull enough. I don't do it, but keep them. Break out the fairy lights and any decorations you can. We especially need it here talking about 'What is the best oil?' and 'Should I use a 2741A spanner, or a 2741B?'
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Agreed, but you can advise without taking the p/ss.
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Another nice welcome!
Hey pal, how you doing?
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I've been 20 years out here as a constant cruiser travelling pretty much every day, canals and rivers in all weathers and never hit a thing. There's no need to hit anything in my opinion. However some people don't take to piloting a boat quickly and you have to be understanding of that. However, sometimes when I'm hit, I'll come out and they'll look at me blankly without saying 'sorry', or make some lame excuse 'It's the wind!' (You can maneuver accounting for the wind, and even use it) or blame me ridiculously 'Well you shouldn't have been there!' But manners are the issue in a nutshell for me. Accept accidents happen, but they say 'sorry', or you give them both barrels, (you can do it without shouting in an unaggressive way that preserves your dignity) and if they do damage, they pay, which people weasel out of too. I installed cameras on my boat years ago.
And don't get me started on the etiquette of mooring up too close. 'Safety Parasites' I call them. If you haven't got the stones to moor up on your own out in the countryside at night, maybe this lifestyle isn't for you. But you'll just travel till you see a moored boat, without a thought for people that might want to be left alone. It's the reason some people do this lifestyle, for a bit of peace, to feel that wonder of being a million miles from everything. Even the guide book says 'if you see a boat on its own, maybe it wants to be left alone.' I could moor up on the moon and some pain in the stern would appear...and then put his engine on at 4 in the morning.
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Need info on sports cruisers, where they can go, canals, rivers, Norfolk broads, sea. Is the licence cost different. Are they good value for money and higher build quality than like a grp river cruiser. What engines are in these things. Will there be problems if you want to convert to electric eventually. Are they petrol or diesel. And any tiny little thing you can think of. Thanks
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With what you are getting for your money, condition, and build quality, against price, if the inexperienced can see the discrepancy, then something is 'glaringly' wrong.
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When a new guy like the author of this topic, who knows little about boats, feels boats are overpriced, that carries weight, and the market should listen. If he can't be duped, then it's going to be hard for vendors to dupe people that know the game.
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Only had one bad experience with RCR early on before I realised I could do engines. He was just a kid though, so I forgave that. Other than this, all good. I Trust them more than I do the independent call out guys.
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It is a bad time, most boats are overpriced for what you get for your money now. People are trying it on, especially the price of cruisers, crazy. But if you're waiting for that bad time to end, I fear it won't unfortunately.
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It's a lot of information to take in when you're new here. What's most likely to happen though, is that against your situation and some practicalities you are just going to fall in love with a boat you see online, or view in person, as most of us did. Like with house hunting, you know when you're home. What I'm saying in essence is yes take a considered approach, it's smart to do so, but don't feel overwhelmed and enjoy this process shopping for a boat getting on lots of them and looking around. A lot of it will happen naturally.
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I had a dream last night about a member making a parting post as they were not well. Is there an 'In Memoriam' section for members of this community here? There are a lot of good people that should be remembered.
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I've always gone slow myself so as not to disturb things for fishermen. I shouldn't care really, I don't agree with the cruelty of fishing. The myth about fish not feeling pain was disproven a long time ago. All life has to feel pain otherwise it will wipe itself out. Just do what you want, if it drives them out good. Some are just scoping boats to steal from and pretending to be fishing anyway.
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He sounded awful. I'm glad you saw him off. I would have done the same, maybe not as subtle, he deserved worse!
I think a round of applause is in order!
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Scroll back! In the wild, When little gangs of beta's form thinking they're safe in a group, and the pack instinct kicks in, the alpha smashes them. You 'have' to!
I'd rather be civil and stick to the issues on forums.
Thanks for the support Phil.
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Wrong! But some pretend to be everyone's friend in order to empty their pockets maybe?
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I'm not spoilt, and I can accept not being able to do what I want when I want. This lifestyle has its limitations if you are a constant cruiser and don't live in a 'sardine city', as this lady is considering doing, where you do not have to moor close to others. Constant cruisers (real boaters) have grit and are tough people!
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My experience of inverters is that they just drain your batteries in no time. I wouldn't buy another one myself. I'm surprised people still use them. I'd advise a generator, it covers all your needs If they change over time.
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Very interesting! I heard brokers have a percentage they take, and a minimum fee for each sale. So are they trying to get as much money for you as they can, or are they wanting to put the lowest price possible on your boat. Do they make more money from a quick turnover?
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Thank you all for your replies. I am selling my boat, and interested in the pitfalls. Whilton are my nearest.
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Has anyone had any negative experiences of whilton marina brokerage?
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I talked about this recently on another thread 'Safety parasites'. I try to moor in places it's hard for people to get in around me, sometimes it takes a bit of gymnastics, especially on the rivers. The buggers will still try and get in though. I understand people probably do it without thinking, it's just a human instinct to huddle. But human beings are 2 million years down the line now. You'd think people would be a bit more conscious.