Mr.T

I know how you feel, I sometimes lose patience with people who like to give it out but can’t take it 😉

Many thanks that’s very helpful. I kind of get the feeling that some people think I’m not taking on board what you lot are saying. I’ve learned alot since yesterday and you’ve given me alot more to think about so thanks very much.

Thanks all, it’s been recommended a few times to take a walk down the canal path to have a look at some boats and maybe chat to some people. My local canal is the Basingstoke and there’s not many boats on there so my next nearest is the Kennet & Avon which is where I would likely be based. Anyone know any hotspots between Newbury and Reading where I’m likely to find some boaters? Or maybe some members on here are local and wouldn’t mind me taking a look at their boat?

That’s fair enough but the boat will already be lined so I shouldn’t need to have any large sheets left to do, unless I’m missing something? I get the point that getting a kitchen and sofa in requires abit of prior planning and thought. And after all the comments I’ve received on here, I have reduced my expectations of getting it done in a month or two. Thanks

I’m definitely concerned with the loo situation. I like the idea of composting but that’s not ok anymore so as I’ve been told earlier the other options are cassette or pump out? I didn’t realise there would be an issue with fresh water though. So from what you’ve said am I right in assuming that the water from canal water point is not drinkable and has to be filtered? I’m open to a solid fuel stove but the storage of logs/coal puts me off slightly. Diesel stoves sounded abit easier and can be left on without having to do anything to it?

Thanks, your system sounds actually really efficient and makes me feel better about getting through winters on board. In terms of engines, I’ve heard that beta 43 is a good one. Showing that I know nothing about boats again, does this engine come with a decent enough alternator or would I have to upgrade?

Yep totally understand that this has been brought up many times and I did apologise for that in my first post. I do appreciate all the advice and I’ve definitely learned alot since yesterday. I also think I’ve been respectful to the the members throughout but that post from Tracy deserved a small bite in my opinion. Happy to make up and become best buds though 🙂

No problem. I’m a newbie who knows nothing that’s for sure but your post was intended to mock and not helpful at all. Also my response was fair, I didn’t disagree with what else you said but your comment about working in a confined space was not true.

Great thanks, so I assume for the other 3 months you’re using diesel to top up the batteries?

Many thanks, could you go abit further into the unforeseen issues? Fully understand that gas for cooking makes sense now, especially in winter. And absolutely, if I could find the exact boat (or near enough) that I want second hand and was only a few years old, then I would probably go down that route.

It’s not an argument on my part, apologies if it comes across this way. I’m just trying to fully understand the issues of buying a new boat. The last few post have helped understand the boating world works abit differently and I’ll definitely be a lot more cautious before buying new. Thanks

How would you know if I know what it’s like to work in a confined space, my friend?

Understood. You said ‘external water leaking into the hull’ so I assumed it was not fit to go in water. I came on here to learn and I definitely have. So many thanks for your comments

Thanks. Totally get the argument for buying second hand. I’m not looking at spending anywhere near 200k on a boat. From the second hand boats I’ve seen online, they’re not that much cheaper than what I expect to pay for a new one. A new one being a sailaway lined as mentioned, I’ll finish most of the internal myself. But alot of the second hand boats don’t come with the energy systems that I would want so that would obviously cost to upgrade the boat. Fully understand that it might not be for me and I will lose some money if buying new, but I would expect a new boat with solar, lithium batteries etc to still sell for a good price.

The gas problems comment was rectified to gas problem, that being an explosion. I then went on to say that I know this is unlikely if installed and maintained properly. I also said I wasn’t against having gas, just would rather not have it if possible. Thanks for your comments though, they’ve been helpful. I will definitely do as much research as possible before deciding to buy new.