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Thanks harry

I'm going to Brighouse basin tomorrow and see if theys anybody to talk to. Thinking a project boat once I feel confident enough. Thanks

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Thanks Jonathan That is definitely something I've thought about and nothing is off the table. I would enjoy the cosmetics, being a painter and half good at diy I could make it look good, just the engine and electrics that scare me.... got a lot to learn before I do that but I suppose it would give me time to save more too

That's very helpful Thinking maybe I should delay my plans slightly to save more money and gain more learning Been told this morning theys a boat yard in Brighouse were I'm working, does anybody know this place, I might visit it tomorrow

Thanks for the link howardang I did think about problems regarding condensation and thought lining the walls with what they called thermoline or wall rock would help but not solve the problem, I assume I'd find more condensation on the windows and anything else cold

Yes the marina is called frenches wharf and it seemed to have a lot of spaces free but no website. I'm learning loads already so thanks everyone that's posted.... need another visit to that marina it seems

Thanks The area of manchester is in saddleworth near greenfield train station, the Huddersfield narrow canal. The mooring seemed fairly quiet but plenty of boats on the canal moored up

Yes I went to one today and spoke to a lady who had a narrowboat who was determined I get a survey but had nothing negative to say about it. Just wondering whether she was so determined because she had a narrowboat? It's a lot of money to spend if it's not so important on a GRP

I live in the north near manchester, I intent to have it moored at a marina near a train station of work purposes. Somebody I was speaking with said if I more it each week I would avoid council tax. So I think just cruising up a down the local canal, certainly not constant cruising No don't know much about boats total beginner but so was everyone once

So is a survey needed? I know it's a big chunk on an inexpensive boat. I wouldn't have a clue on anything below the water line. I'm also thinking of installing a wood burner if it doesn't have one, I'm guessing this would void the safety certificate

Yes I'm a painter and decorator so I think a lot of cosmetic work would be fairly easy, it's the electrics and engine that's more of a concern. I intend to live aboard monday to friday. So with it being a GRP would the hull for a boat of this kind of age likely be good?

I'm hoping to buy a cruiser and I've been told I would deffo need a survey. I'm looking at spending around £4000 on the boat. Does anybody have advise or potential pitfalls?