NeilT

Hi Alan, and thanks for the reply. Having been born, and lived in the Midlands all of my life, I am aware that most of the canal network in and around the Midlands is suited only to narrowboats, so we are probably going to be looking at the Severn or Avon, or canal further south. With regard to being near home, we will be selling our house , which is far too big for us now, and renting a property near wherever we fit out the boat, as we intend to live aboard the boat, hence the size. We have thought about potentially renting either open land or a unit on an industrial estate, but a marina would be preferable as there will most likely be a chandlery, and knowledgeable people on hand, should I need to ask for advice. I am fully aware of the Recreational Craft Directive, and the BSS having spent the better part of a year researching the task of fitting out a wide beam sailaway, and will in all likeliehood use a qualified surveyor at the appropriate times.

Hi everyone, I'm brand new to this forum and hoping for some advice. We are going to be buying a 70' x 12' Wide Beam next year to fit out ourselves, and ideally would like to find a marina in the Midlands with hardstanding that could accomodate us. Any suggestions and information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Neil