susiepea63 Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 Hi, We are new to the boating world, in the process of buying a widebeam barge, 69ft x12ft, we are looking for a winter mooring, near to London, but not right in London. Any help or advice greatly appreciated. Thanks, Susiepea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearley Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 Not sure but think CRT publish their winter moorings next month or so to start on 1 November. For private marinas then start phoning now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeg Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, susiepea63 said: Hi, We are new to the boating world, in the process of buying a widebeam barge, 69ft x12ft, we are looking for a winter mooring, near to London, but not right in London. Any help or advice greatly appreciated. Thanks, Susiepea You probably don’t want to hear this but it might have been advisable to find a mooring before buying the boat. The area you want to moor in is difficult to find any type of mooring in never mind a wide beam. You can find marinas and boatyards on Canal and River Trusts website and you need to get on there and start ringing around. Not all places will allow you to live permanently on the boat so you need to check that as well. Good luck. Edited August 24, 2020 by Skeg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyG Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 (edited) What about summer? We assume you want to liveaboard .... there are rules... you need a plan Edited August 24, 2020 by LadyG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmr Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 That's a very very big boat to handle on crowded canals. Have you done your "on the ground" research? .................Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sea Dog Posted August 25, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 10 hours ago, dmr said: That's a very very big boat to handle on crowded canals. Have you done your "on the ground" research? .................Dave Research? Before buying a boat for the canal in London? Crikey, that's a minority sport! 1 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyG Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 I wonder if OP will ever ask another Q? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, LadyG said: I wonder if OP will ever ask another Q? It might have been beneficial if she had asked questions before buying a 69 x 12 boat for use on Britain's most congested waterway. C&RT say that there are over 5000 boats registered with them that are based in 'London' In a 2017 Survey C&RT found : Key headlines 58% of respondents to the survey say they use their boats as their primary home. 69% of respondents said they are currently living on a boat in the London waterway area. 50% of those who responded said that affordability / financial reasons what a motivation for living on a boat. 50% have been living on boats on London’s waterways for three years or less. Over 70% of respondents to the survey said that they owned their boats outright, a further 11% said they owned their boat with a loan or mortgage. 33% of respondents said that their boat had experienced mechanical issues in the past 12 months that has prevented them from moving it. The top five specific improvement people want to see on the London waterways are (1) more mooring places, (2) more mooring rings, (3) water points, (4) more Elsan facilities, (5) more dredging. 34% of those living on boats are under the age of 35 5% of those living on boats are over the age of 65 63 children under the age of 16 living on boats identified through the survey. 43% of those living on boats live alone. 42% of those living on boats live as part of a cohabiting couple. 12% of those living on boats live as part of a wider family group. 45% responding said they would have some or definite interest in a mooring if permanent / long-term moorings were more readily available in the London The most important factors when considering a permanent / long-term mooring (other than price) were (1) somewhere people feel personally safe, (2) good services nearby (sewage and rubbish etc), (3) public transport nearby. 77% of respondents said they are white (English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British), this rises to 89% when white other is included. 10% said that their day-to-day activities are limited because of a health problem or disability which has lasted, or is expected to last, at least 12 months 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 1 hour ago, LadyG said: I wonder if OP will ever ask another Q? Look back to 13 hours ago, you are no better or worse than anyone else. 13 hours ago, LadyG said: What about summer? We assume you want to liveaboard .... there are rules... you need a plan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyG Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) 26 minutes ago, matty40s said: Look back to 13 hours ago, you are no better or worse than anyone else. Not criticising anyone, honestly. I think OP might just have realised signing the first cheque is only the start of a totally new life, and she may not be fully committed ................ I mean , financially! It may not be too late to do a bit more research. I stayed in one marina for 12 months, it was awfull, but others think it's a great place .......... Edited August 25, 2020 by LadyG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenK Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 Anyone understand or know why this fairly pointless post has been pinned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finistratbob Posted December 25, 2020 Report Share Posted December 25, 2020 I know of several marinas for medium sized boats, but they are not generally accessible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyG Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 On 25/08/2020 at 08:22, LadyG said: I wonder if OP will ever ask another Q? And she never has, I wonder if she actually coped with life aboard, or was just testing the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 7 minutes ago, LadyG said: And she never has, I wonder if she actually coped with life aboard, or was just testing the water. Strangely, she had been a member for several months before making her one and only post - since when she has never returned to the site. She did say that they were "in the process of" buying this monster boat; perhaps they changed their minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gailkim6633lu Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 I am also searching for this in this region but unable to find mooring..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, gailkim6633lu said: I am also searching for this in this region but unable to find mooring..... You and probably 5,000 others, which will be why you can't find one! As advised upthread, find a mooring before buying a boat.... unless you like a stressful life CCing around in an uncomfortably large boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doratheexplorer Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 39 minutes ago, gailkim6633lu said: I am also searching for this in this region but unable to find mooring..... Here you go: https://www.watersidemooring.com/430-brentford-island-l1/Vacancies#berth5175 Bidding starts at £12k a year. Cheaper things on there for narrow beam and non-resi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gailkim6633lu Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 On 17/08/2021 at 17:10, doratheexplorer said: Here you go: https://www.watersidemooring.com/430-brentford-island-l1/Vacancies#berth5175 Bidding starts at £12k a year. Cheaper things on there for narrow beam and non-resi. thnx....i I got it control cables Dubai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doratheexplorer Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 1 hour ago, gailkim6633lu said: thnx....i I got it control cables Dubai Well done. Are you sure though? The site says the auction is still running... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted May 26, 2022 Report Share Posted May 26, 2022 That is unfortunate - I have reported your satisfaction 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrose Posted May 26, 2022 Report Share Posted May 26, 2022 On 17/08/2021 at 13:10, doratheexplorer said: Here you go: https://www.watersidemooring.com/430-brentford-island-l1/Vacancies#berth5175 Bidding starts at £12k a year. Cheaper things on there for narrow beam and non-resi. I used to pay £3,600/p.a. for a widebeam mooring there. That's the cost of living crisis for you! Mind you, I left 12 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lugi Posted May 29, 2022 Report Share Posted May 29, 2022 T W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted May 31, 2022 Report Share Posted May 31, 2022 4 minutes ago, dichtslib1o said: Nice one It might have been beneficial if she had asked questions before buying a 69 x 12 boat for use on Britain's most congested waterway. I also go some bosts last time for my friend the owner of website design company Reported 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howardang Posted July 17, 2022 Report Share Posted July 17, 2022 On 24/08/2020 at 13:13, susiepea63 said: Hi, We are new to the boating world, in the process of buying a widebeam barge, 69ft x12ft, we are looking for a winter mooring, near to London, but not right in London. Any help or advice greatly appreciated. Thanks, Susiepea It would be helpful to know an idea of location. Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted July 17, 2022 Report Share Posted July 17, 2022 4 minutes ago, howardang said: It would be helpful to know an idea of location. Howard And whether two years later, the OP is still looking! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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