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  1. Thank you for the answers so far guys. If one was to buy a second hand boat and the hull needed some welding work on rust ect what kind of cost is involved in worst case scenario? How much does a survey cost? Thanks for your time.
  2. Hi, Ive been looking at verious secondhand boats in the 20,000 and lower market. The boats i have been looking at have a BSC but some are as old as 30 years old. Some have been refitted with new bottom plates in some cases. Is there anything i should be looking out for? What is the difference in a 30 year old hull to a brand new hull? Thank you for your time
  3. Dhutch you are certainly right in what you say about the cabin and steel. Unfortunately money dictates my choices to a certain extent. I could afford a cabin less hull that may be an old rusty work boat or something then work on it or get work done as i go along but sadly a new shell is looking out of the question. I just want to get on the water and try the lifestyle IM sure some of you understand. Those pictures of the other boat look acceptable to me with a clean up. Any idea's where i could get an old hull? What kind of work would need doing on it as standard? Thanks for the advice.
  4. Many thanks for the advice guys. Not many locks sounds nice so i think we may be looking at the Macclesfield.
  5. Thanks for that. Even if i did go for a shell with a cabin Liverpool Boats are rubbed off the list. Their communication skills are dire hence why companies like Lees Narrowboats charge extra because they are worth it from what ive seen and heard so far in comparison to LB pathetic efforts. Soppose i beter carm it carm it a a. Get in touch please Gary with some prices and customer service
  6. My girlfriend wants to try a 3 to 5 day break on a narrow boat. We are near Manchester any recommendations? Cheers.
  7. John Orentas i hear what you are saying. I strongly beleive in innovation. I also beleive that there is nothing wrong with being positive while trying to find a cheaper perfectly practical altenative to steel for a cabin. The maths certainly proves its a good alternative also. If you look at building design and how it has evolved or any other design innovation it is always met with raised eyebrows and for me this is part of the excitement of having a boat. I find the prospect of just buying an off the shelf lump of steel rather boring and something that just suits the Canal boat building industries way of doing things. Look at wooden boat building as a subject by itself and innovation is most welcome and enjoyed. Like i said do the maths? If all i want to do is get on the water to try the lifestyle for a couple of years rather than getting into a long winded investment plan then i think initially reducing cost is sensible then upgrading when i see fit. If i have an old hull repaired ect then that initial cost will be recovered. Thanks.
  8. I certainly did ask Chris and ive asked again which i feel reflects your answer did not give strong reasons as to why IM way off line. Enlighten me please if you would.
  9. Thanks for the link Daniel. I think we are at crossed paths here matey. Im talking about ply contruction which is then rolled or brushed with liquid epoxy to protect it from the elements. This would then be primed then painted. Fair enough steel would be very strong but for the cabin i dont think it would be a requirement as its not getting knocked about like the bottom and sides ect. If you consider the reduced cost of just buying the steel hull them making your own cabin cutting holes for windows would be easy to with a jigsaw with a jig for cutting neat circles. A lot of work i know but a considerable saving plus the added benifit of being able to play with the shape and look of the cabin for a slightly more unique look if one was so inclined. Does anyone think IM way off here with this approach of buying just the basic hull to build on? I dont think there would be a strength issue as this would all be in the hull if traditional freight barges are to go by. Cheers. Cheers.
  10. I built a ply and epoxy sheathed sailing dingy using west systems epoxy. A roof made like this would be very low maintainence if the performance of the hull is to go by. Ive been thinking of using this method on a steel narrow boat hull to make the cabin. Plus there is the added benifit that you can do any upkeep yourself, as with steel its a bit more specialised.
  11. So how would one go about getting a flame fail device and does the whole process cost much? Thanks for your time.
  12. Is it possible to install a domestic cooker in a narrow boat? Are any specialised fittings required? Thanks.
  13. I was wondering if anyone has any idea how much spray foam insulation is? Is it something that can be done succesfully with diy skills or is it specialised? Thanks.
  14. John I'AM being fair to Liverpool boats thats why IM asking why is someone else saying i need to be spending an extra 5 grand. If Im to be frank i would love to buy a Liverpool Boat the price is a darling but someone else has put massive doubts in my mind making me very cautious. Were not talking pocket money here are we? If people would like to email or pm me i would welcome them to do so with their honest opinions and experiences. Thanks.
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