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Sometimes Magnetman it is the simplest answer that prevails, thank you. Chris Thanks David, Took a while to know what a gunwale was? Even happier that i worked it out without Google. You're point has been taken on board. So to speak , cheers. Chris Hi Lady G, First of all i'd like to thank you for your honesty (Ive not read the whole back story?) I obviously cannot divulge all the particulars but yes it will be a live aboard. My trade denotes that i could buy a sailaway and do the work myself. Not sure i want to if i'm being honest. Ive personally done lots of conversions, previously on all sorts of live in vehicles. Ive got a few contacts still in Yorkshire that could buy the boat for me, so no need for a broker. May i ask you a question? What type of boat do you have? regards Chris

Sorry Tony, I was in the process of editing my original post when your answer to my original came in. can you tell me more about " T studs"? Not heard of them before. Oh and by the way it Is now, 9.28PM where i am (Australia) and i believe its 8.28am in the UK? Please don't let this influence your replies, I may not be able to answer due to time difference but, This Yorkshire Tyke is coming home

Ah well you all thought he's gone quite after my last post about the difference between cruiser, traditional and semi ? Sorry but I'm back wanting info? Yes i could Google the answer but it seems to me google doesn't know what your answer, nor experience is. Well I always thought a Dutch barge was a lot bigger (Width and length more like a wide berth) than a standard. whatever length canal boat? Just seen one for sale called "Marmite" 55Ft x 6ft 10 ''. Sounds perfect to me! But what is the difference? it's not a traditional , a semi trad nor a cruiser. So can anyone tell me what is so good or bad about a Dutch? Many thanks in advance Chris.

Thanks all for your replies very much appreciated Chris

Hi all I'm Chris Currently looking at retirement and pondering a narrow boat. I am currently doing my homework and researching as much as i can. I am sure there will be lots and lots of silly questions in the future so I may as well start with my first. Can someone tell me the difference between the following? Cruiser, Traditional and Semi Traditional. Many thanks Chris