Alan de Enfield Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 28 minutes ago, rusty69 said: my clothing,admittedly only 3 pairs of pants, two T-shirts and a pair of jeans to the Marie Kondo treatment. WOT ABOUT YOUR RUBBER SUIT ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 49 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said: WOT ABOUT YOUR RUBBER SUIT ? I got rid of that. More room on board now. Tis a winn winn situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 14 minutes ago, rusty69 said: I got rid of that. More room on board now. Tis a winn winn situation. I don't believe you, I won't recognise you with your clothes on, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 The answer, of course, to your clothes storage problem is easily solved. Get a wardrobe with a false back that opens into Narnia (or Nantwich). You will of course need to get a lion and a witch to make it work correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumshie Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 11 hours ago, Bod said: Could the Mods please fix Starcoaster's post as a "Sticky" There are two such post and they are well worth being pinned. Perhaps @magpie patrick could pin them in "Living Afloat" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Tumshie said: There are two such post and they are well worth being pinned. Perhaps @magpie patrick could pin them in "Living Afloat" Ah, there you are! Welcome back.I thought The Gobblers had got you. Edited January 4, 2020 by rusty69 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpie patrick Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 9 minutes ago, Tumshie said: There are two such post and they are well worth being pinned. Perhaps @magpie patrick could pin them in "Living Afloat" Done! I'm honoured that you thought of me Tumsh ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumshie Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 Just now, magpie patrick said: Done! I'm honoured that you thought of me Tumsh ?? Thank you very much and you are most welcome. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 13 hours ago, Vanessa1402 said: I’ll have to find a way to make it work I’m afraid, vintage clothing is something of a passion! Perhaps a rail across the width of the boat, behind a curtain? It's easy. We had a boat with a ten foot long dining room with only dining table and chairs in. You could have got oodles of clothes in there. Don't fall for the trap of a piddly little boat. Get 70 or nearly and have what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumshie Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 13 hours ago, Vanessa1402 said: as a walk in wardrobe Perhaps think walk through rather than walk in. I don't know how many boats you've been to see but if going to look at them in person is difficult then try a YouTube search for Rugby Boats, they're a brokerage so they have an in-depth website but they also have a YouTube channel where they post walk through videos of all the boats they're selling with detailed commentary. It's not as good as seeing boats in real life but it will give you an idea of how different types of boats are laid out plus the chap you does the commentary points out things that you might not have thought to think about. https://rugbyboats.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 Nice to see you back, Tumshie. We missed you! haggis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumshie Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 Just now, haggis said: Nice to see you back, Tumshie. We missed you! haggis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanessa1402 Posted January 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Tumshie said: Perhaps think walk through rather than walk in. I don't know how many boats you've been to see but if going to look at them in person is difficult then try a YouTube search for Rugby Boats, they're a brokerage so they have an in-depth website but they also have a YouTube channel where they post walk through videos of all the boats they're selling with detailed commentary. It's not as good as seeing boats in real life but it will give you an idea of how different types of boats are laid out plus the chap you does the commentary points out things that you might not have thought to think about. https://rugbyboats.co.uk Thanks, I’ll have a look yes, walk through...maybe a section of the boat with hanging rails either side if you see what I mean? Perhaps a dedicated 5 foot or so.. What I really need is a hand-built boat designed for a clothsaholic. I suspect funds will not permit...sigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 1 minute ago, Vanessa1402 said: Thanks, I’ll have a look yes, walk through...maybe a section of the boat with hanging rails either side if you see what I mean? Perhaps a dedicated 5 foot or so.. What I really need is a hand-built boat designed for a clothsaholic. I suspect funds will not permit...sigh A narrowboat cabin is about 5ft wide at roof level inside the boat, so not really enough width for proper hanging rails both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stilllearning Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 Perhaps a boat with two cabins, one for you and one for clothes? We looked at a 70’ trad a few years ago that had that sort of layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanessa1402 Posted January 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 1 minute ago, Stilllearning said: Perhaps a boat with two cabins, one for you and one for clothes? We looked at a 70’ trad a few years ago that had that sort of layout. Now that sounds good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stilllearning Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 (edited) 54 minutes ago, Vanessa1402 said: Now that sounds good! Having just looked at ABNB at Crick, there are a couple of possibilities there. Edited January 4, 2020 by Stilllearning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 10 minutes ago, Stilllearning said: Perhaps a boat with two cabins, one for you and one for clothes? We looked at a 70’ trad a few years ago that had that sort of layout. Or more obviously, a bote for Vanessa and a bote for her clothes.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanessa1402 Posted January 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, Mike the Boilerman said: Or more obviously, a bote for Vanessa and a bote for her clothes.... Don’t think I haven’t considered it! But the budget though... The Marina I’m eyeing up offers on land storage as part of the deal. Depending on what form that takes, that could be my solution. Walk in wardrobe too much to hoe for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumshie Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 If a walk in / walk through wardrobe is important to you then I see no reason why you can't have it - you can make it doable, you just have to be creative in your thinking about it. I've seen boats where people have set up workshops and craft rooms in the space that would have been the second bedroom. Ex hire boats have a lay out that could be easily give you that extra "room" because they are laid out to accommodate several sleeping areas. They don't always have the best storages for every day living and they do tend to lack in the kitchen department but it kinda depends on what you want to prioritise. You don't have to like this boat at all, it's just an example of a boat with two bedrooms where one could be converted into anything you liked. https://www.black-prince.com/princess-6/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanessa1402 Posted January 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 1 minute ago, Tumshie said: If a walk in / walk through wardrobe is important to you then I see no reason why you can't have it - you can make it doable, you just have to be creative in your thinking about it. I've seen boats where people have set up workshops and craft rooms in the space that would have been the second bedroom. Ex hire boats have a lay out that could be easily give you that extra "room" because they are laid out to accommodate several sleeping areas. They don't always have the best storages for every day living and they do tend to lack in the kitchen department but it kinda depends on what you want to prioritise. You don't have to like this boat at all, it's just an example of a boat with two bedrooms where one could be converted into anything you liked. https://www.black-prince.com/princess-6/ That would be perfect Tbh I have quite specific ideas about interior decor so I’m not looking for a perfect interior, just a sound exterior and an engine in good condition would do me for starters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 7 minutes ago, Vanessa1402 said: That would be perfect Tbh I have quite specific ideas about interior decor so I’m not looking for a perfect interior, just a sound exterior and an engine in good condition would do me for starters! And a washing machine. If you're living aboard, a washing machine is essential. And the means to run it of course, i.e. not relying on a showerline. Most boats for sale do not have a washing machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanessa1402 Posted January 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 Just now, Mike the Boilerman said: And a washing machine. If you're living aboard, a washing machine is essential. And the means to run it of course, i.e. not relying on a showerline. The marina I was looking at has a laundrette on site- plus I’m more of a “service wash” kind of woman...I think I’d do without a space-sacrificing washing machine, unless you advise otherwise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stilllearning Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Mike the Boilerman said: And a washing machine. If you're living aboard, a washing machine is essential. And the means to run it of course, i.e. not relying on a showerline. Most boats for sale do not have a washing machine. Or a shoreline..... But seriously, I lived aboard in a marina, and the washing machine was on land, it was practical and left more space on the boat, so I agree, use the service wash option, whether in the marina and whenever out boating. Edited January 4, 2020 by Stilllearning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.i Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 17 hours ago, Vanessa1402 said: Hi all! A big part of my life is vintage clothing- mostly 40s and 50s. Obviously storage is at a premium in narrowboats-I was thinking of sectioning off part of my boat (still in concept stage!) as a walk in wardrobe. Can anyone see any problems with this? Massive massive problems if you are still thinking of a 30 to 40 footer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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