Monnie

Hi I know next winter is a way off but I am thinking of taking up a winter mooring in a Marina on the South Oxford canal and I will be living on my boat. Any recommendations? I do not have a car so would be reliant on public transport. I would like a marina where walking access to the canal towpath is easy. I do have a dog.

Thanks so much for the information. I am definately not a troll!! I am a genuine boater doing my first winter on the cut and travelling with some lovely people! Just thinking about what I will do next winter as most likely I will take a winter mooring. As I do not fancy doing the locks on my own.

Does the 21 miles mean in one direction only, e.g not back tracking on where you have been? or could you do say for example 15 miles in one direction and then turn around and do another 10 miles where you came from? Any clarity would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

Hello I was just wondering could anybody please tell me if I had a winter mooring would I still need to satisfy the CRT miles per year requirement?

I I am definately up to speed with how the composting works. I have met several CCers who are doing it properly. They have sealed poo boxes composting on their roofs and are then using it to grow tomatoes! I have a makeshift system at the moment using a large bucket with a proper loo sit on it and sawdust as well as a plastic jug and funnel to keep things separate! Any recommendation on who may assist on pump out tank removal/capping off would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again. The tank I have is plastic and under the bed.

I am definately up to speed with how the composting works. I have met several CCers who are doing it properly. They have sealed poo boxes composting on their roofs and are then using it to grow tomatoes! I have a makeshift system at the moment using a large bucket with a proper loo sit on it and sawdust as well as a plastic jug and funnel to keep things separate! Any recommendation on who may assist on pump out tank removal/capping off would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.

Hello everyone. I am a CCer on the Grand Union in Warwick at the moment but planning on turning around and heading back towards Napton. I have a pump tank that needs removing or capped off and a toilet that needs to be replaced with a compost loo. Anyone on here that could possibly give me some recommendation of who may be able to assist. Thanks in advance.

Just realised used my mobile to post, usually use my laptop but it is on the blink. I joined the canalworld forum from my Facebook profile as well. So at the moment have two names on here "leap of faith" and "Maia" ?

No need for apologies for being "negative". I would rarer hear it as it is than buy a lemon! Shame about the Mermaid engine the boat practically ticks all my want boxes. I now know why both boats have been on for sale for a couple of months. I will not be picking a Lombardini anytime soon (apologies to Lombardini owners!). I did a bit of research on this forum about them a while back.

Thanks everyone for all the amazing helpful advice!!! Things do seem so much clearly.

I am in the process of choosing my first boat and thinking about shoreline which are understand is 240v. I will have some electrical appliances but plan to be as light as possible on them. Especially when out cruising. I plan to be in marina only in winter months. I do not intend to use a washing machine, TV, or microwave whilst out of marina. Also I was thinking of perhaps having a 3 way fridge as well. My question is should I reject boats that lack 240v? Or should I consider having it installed as I realise it is probably costly? Any advice appreciated. Thanks.

Hi everyone, their is a boat I am interested in viewing and if right putting an offer in. I am a newbie and of course will have a out if water survey. I am looking for advice on how to handle the "negotiation part of the deal" which I am slightly nervous about. I understand from some research that it is a good idea to ask out right "do you own the boat" as this may give more wiggle room on on price with the broker, especially if been on sale for a while. The broker is Great Haywood boat sales.