sparkybob

Totally understand the egg whisk theory. Current boat has engain under my feet and im fed up with it..

loddon is a nice boat . But i dont think its worth the cost of alteration. Like the 50hp motor though. Ive found some boats you can just add Ten or twenty grand just by saying a particular boat builder. Does seem a strange market boat sales. Difficult to judge if your being ripped off. I am one for paying a fair price but i want to see quality workmanship. Is this over priced ? or fair price. just so ive got something to judge against. https://www.lakelandleisureboatsales.co.uk/boats/view/lily-62ft-traditional-narrowboa

Thanks will check out those names

Hi all all again Anyone else people think i should be looking at apart from say Roger fuller and dave harris. Any other suggestions for builders for this type of boat??

Thanks for all the replies. Should have said want to do most of network if possible so was originally looking at 60ft. 70ft is just not a practical size for all round network. will contact a few of the people ive mentioned. I think this is an in the know business especially when looking for a specific boat. Also ive found the internet to be out of date with some boats still showing as for sale when they are not. looks like ive found the right community to start with thanks all.

hi all New here but not new to boating as been on and off the water all my life. been searching for a while but sometimes you have to spread your wings to find what you want. I have 80k to find the perfect boat. Looking for a 62ft trad with boatmans cabin and also another fixed double. Would like a traditional engain. Dont want a tug teck. i know this type of boat exists but cannot find the right one. Barry hawkins, roger fuller ,mel davis you get the idea of style im looking for. Im a tradesman so dont mind doing it up but need a good solid starting point. If anyone know of one or can they pls let me know. many thanks bob