Dave Faulkner

Great to hear from you. One issue we had with ours was that the topside superstructure (GRP) was constructed in two halves with a join at the centre cockpit. Over the years leaks had developed both port and starboard at the joins. A serious amount of water had entered via this route and as a result the whole of the interior cockpit woodwork was seriously rotten (why didn't we notice when we bought it!). Work over winter has cured the leaks and all the woodwork has been replaced so we're in better shape now! Still some finishing to do on the GRP repairs but everything is now bone dry inside. We were also lumbered with a duff outboard (left adrift on the Trent with no engine first time out) so a second hand Honda 15 has been installed - bit iffy on engaging reverse but will do for now. The generosity of fellow boaters in coming to our assistance was very reassuring. Lots of tinkering and TLC still to do but we're trying to do some cruising alongside the maintenance work! Perhaps other Creighton owners will reply in due course - maybe start a new thread? Anyway thanks fro the reply - I don't think ours is quite in need asof as much work as the link you added. Regs, Dave

Some useful stuff - and such a quick response too! As I really don't want gallons of spare fuel stored on board locating fill ups is the main concern. The Boat Safety regs on carrying on board fuel are quite restrictive ( as for that matter are the regs on acquiring at filling stations as many have pointed out). I looked at some of the jerry can brackets available for land rovers etc but I don't think I have anywhere suitable for fixing and inboard stowage is not ideal. Thanks for all the good advice - I'll certainly follow up some of these suggestions. regs, Dave

As I own an outboard powered cruiser which has only a portable tank I wondered if anyone knows if there are any inland waterway maps which indicate where petrol can be obtained. Boat Safety regs seem to limit what can be carried somewhat and for a weeks cruise a refill would be a must. Any thoughts?

Having acquired a "Creighton" cruiser some 12 months ago now I'm curious to know what the history of these boats is and share any information / experience others may have regarding these craft. Whilst mine is in need of a bit of tlc in the paint department it does seem to be fairly solid and has clearly seen plenty of use. It's also had a refit inside at some point and may even have been converted from inboard to outboard. Unlike other marques it seems there are no dedicated web sites so information is scarce (even though I've seen a few on the waterways). So - over to you.