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richardf

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  1. Hi, A few years ago I went on one of those one day fender making classes and every so often make a few key ring fenders for presents etc. I can remember how to do it (I think) but can't find a supplier for the different colour rope (twine?) that you need. Does anyone know anywhere to buy it - I know you see stands at the national doing it. Thanks Richard
  2. I always think they must be illegitimate ;-))
  3. I bought an ex hire DP a few years ago and because it had been hired on the Llangollen - it needed a new bottom, but it sounds like you will not that problem. Their trad boats had wooden handrails and (I think) also hatches - look out for rot.
  4. Isn't there a link up somewhere with Middlewich Narrowboats - Willow Wren Kearns I believe, would it be one of theirs?
  5. Try Frowens Estate Agents in Stroud - they seem to have a few boats on the G & S that may well be residential
  6. Will the chimney be of sufficient length to get the pull you need for a Rayburn?
  7. I once bought a DP boat when I was younger and thought I knew all I needed to know about boats. Ended up with a complete new bottom! Whilst rare, there are a few DP boats about that were used as hireboats (particularly on the Llangollen) - mine was one of them. The result of each 'corner' being dragged onto the shallow bottom during mooring up and setting off had worn it away - apparently it's a common problem with ex hireboats in the area. But mine was much older thatn that. They always used to have wooden handrails (and doors) on their trad boats I believe - mine certainly did. I think someone was quite correct, they had a sort of cult status - but the reality was that there were other better boats around.
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