Jodie Pearson Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Is there any facilities/ charity that will help fix a boat. I’m out of funds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyG Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 11 minutes ago, Jodie Pearson said: Is there any facilities/ charity that will help fix a boat. I’m out of funds. I don't know of any, what needs fixin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Welcome to the forum. No, I think you'll have to work hard and save up the money to get the jobs done, as most people on here (and elsewhere) have done. Alternately, approach your bank for a loan. It is many years since I had one, but I believe that interest rates are quite low at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Marshall Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) Most of the DIY stuff is pretty basic. Plumbing and simple 12v electrics are no problem. Gas is also straightforward, needs an expert to do the tricky bits that might go bang, but the first stages are ok. Planning and time are the crucial things. If it's hull or engine work, save up and get it done properly! The rule of three applies - you can have any two of quick, cheap and good, but you can't have all three... I had no real DIY skills before I started, but, being broke, had to refit my narrowboat from scratch myself after everything had to be ripped out for welding work. By the time I finished, I did have a few. ETA if it's a narrow boat, find a copy of the Narrowboat Builders Book that one of the magazines produced years ago. Edited October 21, 2020 by Arthur Marshall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bod Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 What are your problems, we (as a forum) may be able to give guidance, for a solution. We will need questions answering, to the best of your ability, and photos really do help. What tools do you have? Bod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Or.. Get vlogging on YouTube, as many subscribers as you can, set up a justgiving fund and get it sorted that way. Not that I approve of the method, but it seems to work for some. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyG Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 1 hour ago, matty40s said: Or.. Get vlogging on YouTube, as many subscribers as you can, set up a justgiving fund and get it sorted that way. Not that I approve of the method, but it seems to work for some. Hmmm, I watch a lot of youtube vlogs, never seen one as you describe, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 13 minutes ago, LadyG said: Hmmm, I watch a lot of youtube vlogs, never seen one as you describe, I cant believe you have forgotten about this pair already!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark99 Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 2 hours ago, Jodie Pearson said: Is there any facilities/ charity that will help fix a boat. I’m out of funds. Does your boat have any features that make it worthy of other peoples money ie historic or unique? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodie Pearson Posted October 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Alternator has gone no heat no nothing bought and was a dud sale x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickent Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 2 hours ago, matty40s said: I cant believe you have forgotten about this pair already!! I also think Foxes Afloat are having another boat built as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Marshall Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 39 minutes ago, Jodie Pearson said: Alternator has gone no heat no nothing bought and was a dud sale x RCR if you're a member will replace alternators. Do you mean the whole boat is a dud? Are you trying to live on it or is it a holiday thing? The more info you can give us, the more help we can be. Ignore any snarky comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roland elsdon Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 A standard ish alternator is circa £50 on ebay, and little time to fit. There is a guy in daventry on the royal oak industrial estate who is even cheaper, or was 4 years ago when I bought my last one from him. Electro start . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyG Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) We can't be sure this is the problem, perhaps she could describe the syptoms in order they occured. Did the engine run when you bought the boat ..... What happened next? If you give us the boat number we will be able to identify it via Boat Listing Index. 46 minutes ago, Rickent said: I also think Foxes Afloat are having another boat built as well. Not sure this is relevant, in fact it's irrelevant. Edited October 21, 2020 by LadyG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 12 minutes ago, LadyG said: If you give us the boat number we will be able to identify it via Boat Listing Index. Not sure this is relevant, in fact it's irrelevant. Quite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Rickent said: I also think Foxes Afloat are having another boat built as well. They are indeed. They have referenced it in a couple of videos now. Im not sure what the relevance is to the OP though. 38 minutes ago, LadyG said: Not sure this is relevant, in fact it's irrelevant. Indeed. Completely irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderer Vagabond Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 1 hour ago, roland elsdon said: A standard ish alternator is circa £50 on ebay, and little time to fit. There is a guy in daventry on the royal oak industrial estate who is even cheaper, or was 4 years ago when I bought my last one from him. Electro start . Bought one from him last month,£90, so they've gone up slightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 2 hours ago, Jodie Pearson said: Alternator has gone no heat no nothing bought and was a dud sale x Did you have a survey done on the boat before you bought it ? What type of boat is it ? (Steel Narrowboat, GRP Cruiser, Wooden ..........) Where abouts is the boat ? What are all of the problems ? Is the boat in a marina or just tied up on the canal / river bank ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1agos Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 7 hours ago, Jodie Pearson said: Is there any facilities/ charity that will help fix a boat. I’m out of funds. I doubt it. 2 hours ago, Jodie Pearson said: Alternator has gone no heat no nothing bought and was a dud sale x Maybe try and get your cash back from the seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickent Posted October 22, 2020 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 7 hours ago, LadyG said: Not sure this is relevant, in fact it's irrelevant. It was referring to the suggestion of YouTube vlogging to raise funds for boat repairs as the you tube channel Boating Beyond was mentioned, as Foxes afloat are vloggers, I assume it is this that is paying for said boat, therefore the comment was relevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canalboat Posted October 22, 2020 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 Can you tell us where your boat is? - perhaps someone on here could have a look and advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrose Posted October 22, 2020 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 11 hours ago, Jodie Pearson said: Alternator has gone no heat no nothing bought and was a dud sale x It's all a bit vague. What sort of heating system(s) does the boat have. A dead alternator and faulty heating system don't make a dud boat. What else is wrong with it? You'll really have to volunteer some more information if you want any help. At the moment your communication skills seem like your biggest impediment. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Brooks Posted October 22, 2020 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 I am sure that if you were more forthcoming about your general location and more info about what is wrong then members may offer practical assistance. If you contact either The Waterways Chaplaincy or Canal Ministries they may also be able to offer support but probably not financial. I suspect they know their way around various charities and the benefits system better than you do but you must remember they are basically Christian organisations. I suspect that you have some form of heating that requires electricity to work, your alternator has failed and you batteries are now absolutely discharged and likely ruined. With duff batteries virtually nothing on the boat will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davis Posted October 22, 2020 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 (edited) Any bets on her location being somewhere in London? EDITED as we now think not. Edited October 22, 2020 by Graham Davis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Brooks Posted October 22, 2020 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, Graham Davis said: Any bets on her location being somewhere in London? If you are correct then I fear not many knowledgable members would be willing to help. Congestion charge, parking and so on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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