Joseph__French

Thanks Matty. Waiting for a reply from David Peel, but will try the others in the meantime

Hi there, Does anyone have the details of a good Eberspacher engineer West Leeds or nearby? I think the combustion blower fan unit may have gone. Thanks, Joseph

Hi there, Can anyone recommend a good joiner one the Midlands to do door and hatch liners, cratch board and later down the line, internal solid doors? 57ft colecraft trad, 2 yrs old. Mostly fitted. After a good joiner for final finishing bits. Alvechurch moored. Thanks, Joseph

Are you able to pass on their details? ?

After continuing my research this evening Colecraft is the one I keep coming across so thank you for this. I like the kick towards the stern similar to the Paul Widdowson shell. I’ve requested a price for a Sailaway lined off Colecraft so hopefully it’s within my budget I like the peace of mind with a brand new shell and that I get to look after it from day one. That cost is to include it lined as well. The rest I’m happy to fit out. I feel like I’ll get the best boat for my money doing it this way and with someone lining it instead of me hopefully an enjoyable project. I will look at used though and not rule anything out. Thank you for your suggestion ??

Hi everyone, Having absorbed a wealth of information from this forum for my first fit out of a Paul Widdowson shell, I now find myself separate from my partner and looking to buy shell number 2. I do not fancy lining out again so looking for recommendations on reputable shell builders that offer fit out. I have looked at JD Narrowboats but can’t find much information backing up their reputation. Their price 44k inc VAT. Affordable. Does their name hold up for resale? Can anyone recommend sailaway lines for similar price that’s better quality and holds value? I’m Midland’s based so added bonus if builders aren’t too far away but not a deal breaker. Thanks, Joseph