luggsy Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Well it's made me er I don't know just read the description https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/37ft-Springer-narrow-boat-creative-project/264592282930?hash=item3d9aedd532:g:LjMAAOSwb55eFb2x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Sam Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 The world is full of crap, sometimes it collects in one place. These places are known as skips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 As soon as you see 'Location London' you know its going to be a wreck. 3 minutes ago, Boater Sam said: The world is full of crap, sometimes it collects in one place. This place is known as London I've corrected your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Marshall Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 I feel a bit more pleased about my fitting out of my boat now. That really is remarkable. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frangar Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 The description is amazing. They must have a good pharmaceutical supplier.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark99 Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 Got a current BSC. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 6 minutes ago, mark99 said: Got a current BSC. That is actually not a BSS fail. (however it may well fail a BSC - it doesn't look 'bright enough') The following is an Advisory and not mandatory 8.10.5 Are all solid fuel appliances free of unintended gaps? Check the condition of solid fuel appliance surfaces, seams and openings which can be seen. Solid fuel appliances must show no obvious signs of: unintended gaps or cracks in the outside surface or seams of the stove; or, unintended gaps greater than 2mm in the loading door seal or door glass; or, loose, damaged or missing cover plates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roland elsdon Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 I cannot see how any surveyor would pass a boat with a pyrex dish as the door glass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frangar Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 Surely the whole advert is a practical joke...if not it’s quite a worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 Oh well, that's cheered me up. I do love a bargain. Now where's my cheque book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bob W Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 Whilton would soon sell it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark99 Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 I think the style could be described as "vernacular". A good estate agent (warning, oxymoron) could shift it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 I love the DeLorean doors 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galilee Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 "The boat is a creative adventure" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roland elsdon Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 I spy with my little eye. charred wood behind fire ( and the ‘glass’) internally vented water heater Petrol tanks stored inside cooker leaning towards hull sides gas fridge same. Run away screaming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murflynn Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 the bloke isn't called 'eef wobbinson by any chance? ......................... or should I say chancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 2 hours ago, roland elsdon said: I cannot see how any surveyor would pass a boat with a pyrex dish as the door glass... You could argue that he cannot pass it unless the boat passes the 'ventilation' guidelines. If it is not a 'required' requirement than however daft it may seem he cannot fail it. He cannot fail the boat because of the pyrex-dish fire door (unless there is something else that is actually non-compliant) There is some confusion as to the meaning of the BSS certificate (some even think it means the boat is safe, won't sink and is equivalent to a survey) Remember, the BSS is not intended to 'protect' the occupants, it is intended to protect the : 1) Water from pollution 2) Passers by on the towpath 3) Passing boats and boaters. The argument for the introduction of the CO alarms in 2019, was not for the protection of the boat occupants, but for the protection of passers-by (weak argument in my book !) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark99 Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 2 hours ago, matty40s said: I love the DeLorean doors Gull wings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 Now if only you could get that inboard engine working again to produce 1.21 gigawatts of power, you could travel back to a time when it was a perfectly useable boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzucraft Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 Holy crap!! I keep looking at the photos and finding hidden gems each time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Rumsky said: Now if only you could get that inboard engine working again to produce 1.21 gigawatts of power, you could travel back to a time when it was a perfectly useable boat. What about the " Authentic Johnsons outboard engine " lol!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 1 minute ago, mrsmelly said: What about the " Authentic Johnsons outboard engine " lol!! I wonder if Boris is aware ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWM Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 6 hours ago, Alan de Enfield said: That is actually not a BSS fail. (however it may well fail a BSC - it doesn't look 'bright enough') The following is an Advisory and not mandatory 8.10.5 Are all solid fuel appliances free of unintended gaps? Check the condition of solid fuel appliance surfaces, seams and openings which can be seen. Solid fuel appliances must show no obvious signs of: unintended gaps or cracks in the outside surface or seams of the stove; or, unintended gaps greater than 2mm in the loading door seal or door glass; or, loose, damaged or missing cover plates. I suspect the scorched wood next to it may prevent the issue of a bss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, BWM said: I suspect the scorched wood next to it may prevent the issue of a bss! Yup - he'll fail on that (assuming it is a scorch mark and not a 'damp' patch (or similar) This is a mandatory requirement : 8.4.1 Are appliances and surrounding surfaces clear of signs of heat damage and leaking fuel? Check all appliances and all their surrounding surfaces for signs of heat damage and leaking fuel. Appliances and all their surrounding surfaces must not show signs of: • scorching, blistering or discolouration; or, • fuel leakage; or, • smoke or soot deposits; or, • heat damage or deterioration to appliance structure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jeavons Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 I wonder what the "bigger project" is that has attracted him away from this "lesser project" and is forcing the sale. God help us, can any project possible be bigger than this one? (Maybe straightening up his grip on reality perhaps?) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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