[What does the stern greaser do?]

As the title says What does the stern greaser do? / how does it work?

[Springer narrow boats]

I notice you don't have http://www.whiltonmarina.co.uk/ on your list.  We sold our previous boat through them a couple of years ago.

 

Tommo

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I actually visited them a couple of weekends ago. I was surprised how many boats they had there. Good range but most out of my price range.

 

I was also a little surprised at what little you get for £21K - some even had holes in the cabin roof!

[Springer narrow boats]

Thanks for all your useful advice.

 

As a general rule, are there some other 'good' makes to watch out for - obviously keeping a limit on the costs. I really want a solid shell and engine with tired/worn internal trim. I want an all steel construction, pref. cruiser/semi trad style. Not keen on wooden or GRP tops.

 

I'm having quite a hard time finding a boat! Most people say there should be plenty around this time of year (ie. autumn/winter) but I have only seen a couple that were okay.

 

I've used the following websites so far any others I should try out?

 

http://www.vcmarine.co.uk/

http://www.abnb.co.uk/

http://www.boatsandoutboards.com

http://www.braunstonmarina.co.uk

http://narrowboats.apolloduck.co.uk/

 

I live in the 'black country' so I'd expect there should be some around here!

[Nick Atty's canal route-planner]

Nick Atty's canal route-planner

 

Normally a bit slow but its a quality web site...

 

 

http://www2.mihalis.net/canal/cgi-bin/index.cgi

[Springer narrow boats]

Thanks for the useful info. The previous owner has had a new bottom welded onto the boat already in Feb 2003, and this was 6mm steel plates. The hull was also blacked then as well.

 

So probably not a bad boat to go for. I was surprised to see how little head room there was though. No more than 6ft inside the cabin. Is this usual?

[Springer narrow boats]

Hi.

 

I'm new to narrow boating and looking to buy my first boat. I'm after something thats cheap to purchase and dont mind if the interior needs attention (DIY can be fun!)

 

I've looked recently at a 38ft Springer (all steel) boat - looks in good condition etc.

 

What do others think about this make etc? Any issues I should be aware of?

 

 

Its fitted with a Yanmar 1200 single cylinder engine - whats this like? Reliable etc?