Hello ?

[LiamJackson1991]

5 minutes ago, BilgePump said:

Does it have to be a slipway? As the boat is on hardstanding already it's got to be lifted onto something, beit a lowloader or boat trailer. If you've got a trailer and tow vehicle, great, but if not might it be more cost effective to just have it lifted onto a truck, driven to destinartion and lifted in?

I didn't even think about a low loader in all honesty. Don't suppose you know any companies?
 

 

10 minutes ago, ditchcrawler said:

 

Did mean to quote two posts.

 

Can you not get it in at Chester at Taylors boat yard, that way you would have a straight run to the Port

To be honest i didn't even know about it. I'm guessing they have a slipway and/or a place to lift in and out

[Alan de Enfield]

1 minute ago, LiamJackson1991 said:

I didn't even think about a low loader in all honesty. Don't suppose you know any companies?

Your best bet would be 'a man and a trailer', its not a big boat and HGV boat moving trucks are expensive to run.

 

Try here :

 

http://www.tonytugboats.com/13.html  (a Trailer - so will need a slip way)

 

https://www.hiabcranehirewales.co.uk/ (This guy uses a big-Hiab and should be able to both lift and transport your boat - based in Conwy so not fat to come either)

 

https://bargemovers.com/ (Big trucks and you will need to hire a crane / hoist at both ends)

[ditchcrawler]

15 minutes ago, BilgePump said:

Does it have to be a slipway? As the boat is on hardstanding already it's got to be lifted onto something, beit a lowloader or boat trailer. If you've got a trailer and tow vehicle, great, but if not might it be more cost effective to just have it lifted onto a truck, driven to destinartion and lifted in?

A lorry with a Hiab could well be the best way and go straight to the port. 

[BilgePump]

3 minutes ago, ditchcrawler said:

A lorry with a Hiab could well be the best way and go straight to the port. 

That was more what I was thinking, a separate crane and truck somewhat overkill and v expensive (knowing what they cost boat club a few days ago). Didn't @W+T  get a good deal on a hiab move for the Norman 32 in the north west. Bit away from the area in question but may have some pointers. The Norman 23 is only a bit over a ton bare weight so shouldn't need big plant to lift.

[Alan de Enfield]

8 minutes ago, BilgePump said:

That was more what I was thinking, a separate crane and truck somewhat overkill and v expensive (knowing what they cost boat club a few days ago). Didn't @W+T  get a good deal on a hiab move for the Norman 32 in the north west. Bit away from the area in question but may have some pointers. The Norman 23 is only a bit over a ton bare weight so shouldn't need big plant to lift.

 

18 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said:

Your best bet would be 'a man and a trailer', its not a big boat and HGV boat moving trucks are expensive to run.

 

Try here :

 

http://www.tonytugboats.com/13.html  (a Trailer - so will need a slip way)

 

https://www.hiabcranehirewales.co.uk/ (This guy uses a big-Hiab and should be able to both lift and transport your boat - based in Conwy so not fat to come either)

 

https://bargemovers.com/ (Big trucks and you will need to hire a crane / hoist at both ends)

 

[LiamJackson1991]

I have a friend with a hiab so I'll give him a message. I dont even know why I didn't think of that. 

 

My head is all over the place haha

 

Thanks again everyone for all your info and suggestions. First forum I've ever joined and to be honest I didn't expect to get a reply haha. Cheers guys/girls ?

Edited June 7, 2020 by LiamJackson1991

[Alan de Enfield]

6 minutes ago, LiamJackson1991 said:

I have a friend with a hiab so I'll give him a message. I dont even know why I didn't think of that. 

 

My head is all over the place haha

 

Thanks again everyone for all your info and suggestions. First forum I've ever joined and to be honest I didn't expect to get a reply haha. Cheers guys/girls ?

It will need to be a big one , not many 'standard' ones will lift a tonne  extended 4 or 5 metres. They may well be rated at 1 tonne, but that is at zero extension.

 

I guess if your mate has one he'll know it extended capabilities.

 

If you are DIY you will also need to plan on suitable chocks and strapping systems - you cannot tightly tension ratchet straps on GRP boats as they 'crack'.

I once saw a GRP boat being lifted by a single strap - it broke its back, You need to have at least 2-straps and a suitable spreader bar, or you will crush the hull.

 

 

 

Your mate will also need to have evidence of suitable commercial insurance before he is allowed to operate in the marina (it normally a rule that any contractors register with the marina before working).

 

Not trying to be difficult just trying to make you aware of some of the less obvious problems.

 

Good luck.

[BilgePump]

15 minutes ago, LiamJackson1991 said:

I have a friend with a hiab so I'll give him a message. I dont even know why I didn't think of that. 

 

My head is all over the place haha

 

Thanks again everyone for all your info and suggestions. First forum I've ever joined and to be honest I didn't expect to get a reply haha. Cheers guys/girls ?

Result (the friend with the hi-ab)

 

But now you've gone and got a boat and you need to remember that there will always be at least one more opinion than there are people in the discussion, from toilets to engines! Hence why we all love talking about them.

[ditchcrawler]

2 hours ago, BilgePump said:

That was more what I was thinking, a separate crane and truck somewhat overkill and v expensive (knowing what they cost boat club a few days ago). Didn't @W+T  get a good deal on a hiab move for the Norman 32 in the north west. Bit away from the area in question but may have some pointers. The Norman 23 is only a bit over a ton bare weight so shouldn't need big plant to lift.

I had a friend who had a small steel narrowboat moved like that , second picture down outside a Littke Chef http://nbrumpus.cut-net.co.uk/rumpus.html

[Mad Harold]

On 06/06/2020 at 17:52, Mad Harold said:

Looks like a Norman 22 to me.

Agree that 5hp is a bit small for these boats.

Suggest that you google Norman Owner's Forum,and you will find lots of info and specialised knowledge of Norman boats.

As well as staying on CWF of course!

Had a look at the pictures of Normans on their forum,and it does look like your boat is a Norman 23 MK 1.

[KenK]

Obviously having purchased a boat you are keen to get on the water however I'd suggest carrying out the work required on land before you launch the boat. It is a lot easier to work on a boat when it is out of the water than when it is floating. I do not know how much you need to do but for example if you need to carry out any woodwork spirit levels do not work on floating boats.

We moored our narrowboat in the lower basin of the museum when we were waiting to cross the Mersey into Liverpool and you can access via the gate near the entrance with a BWB key after hours not sure about the lower basin gates we could not access except during the day.