mark99 Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 What make/model/series of boat would you recommend as one tied up at your river garden mooring (hardly ever any flow) for days trips (nice weather) with a very occaisional overnight stop. Max length 45 foot. Max beam 13 foot, air draft 6 foot 2 inches and draft 3 foot? Preferred inboard. Veering away from the normal steel narrowboat or steel widebeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlea Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 These really tickle my fancy for when my narrowboating days are over... https://www.peterfreebody.com/brokerage-detail.php?boat=8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 https://shop.chastheboat.co.uk/collections/second-hand-sales/products/gentlemens-period-river-tripping-launch-40ft-built-in-1902 Built for day trips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 22 minutes ago, mark99 said: What make/model/series of boat would you recommend as one tied up at your river garden mooring (hardly ever any flow) for days trips (nice weather) with a very occaisional overnight stop. Max length 45 foot. Max beam 13 foot, air draft 6 foot 2 inches and draft 3 foot? Preferred inboard. Veering away from the normal steel narrowboat or steel widebeam. Hampton Safari. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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David Mack Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 A day boat, used for out and back trips from a single location would be ideal to be electric. But you might have difficulty equalling the performance of the 4.0 litre 165hp straight 6 currently fitted to Majestic. 1 minute ago, The Happy Nomad said: Hampton Safari. But no soul, unlike the first two suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 1 minute ago, David Mack said: A day boat, used for out and back trips from a single location would be ideal to be electric. But you might have difficulty equalling the performance of the 4.0 litre 165hp straight 6 currently fitted to Majestic. But no soul, unlike the first two suggestions! He didnt mention 'soul'. They are however charming little boats. We loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacchus Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 1 hour ago, mark99 said: What make/model/series of boat would you recommend as one tied up at your river garden mooring (hardly ever any flow) for days trips (nice weather) with a very occaisional overnight stop. Max length 45 foot. Max beam 13 foot, air draft 6 foot 2 inches and draft 3 foot? Preferred inboard. Veering away from the normal steel narrowboat or steel widebeam. What's your budget? A family downstream from me have bought an intercruiser (https://www.apolloduck.co.uk/boat/intercruiser-28-cabin-for-sale/380165) which always looks quite elegant pootling up and down 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 2 hours ago, The Happy Nomad said: He didnt mention 'soul'. They are however charming little boats. We loved it. Martin, its hideous. If it was moored on your Thames moorings the neighbor's would be coming round for months asking why it's still stuck there, has it broken down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, matty40s said: Martin, its hideous. If it was moored on your Thames moorings the neighbor's would be coming round for months asking why it's still stuck there, has it broken down? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I would wager somebody out there even finds you attractive. Mark asked a question without stating parameters about aesthetics, looks or appearence. Anyway what would you know about a boat suitable for a Thames garden mooring? You are more likely (like me) to be cutting the grass on it. Edited January 19, 2021 by The Happy Nomad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 Having spent quite a bit of time on the Thames, on various boats including mine, I would say the discerning Thames landowner with mooring would veer between the 1st 2 posts on here and massive gin palaces, with a quirky historic and modern in between. Yours would be at the hire base where it should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 I have always fancied one of these https://uk.boats.com/power-boats/1988-hardy-family-pilot-20-7545991/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 1 minute ago, matty40s said: Having spent quite a bit of time on the Thames, on various boats including mine, I would say the discerning Thames landowner with mooring would veer between the 1st 2 posts on here and massive gin palaces, with a quirky historic and modern in between. Yours would be at the hire base where it should be. So like I said cutting the grass or rather cruising past hoping you could. I wasnt aware the forum had elevated itself to the sole domain of the 'discerning Thames landowner' Get a grip man. 1 minute ago, ditchcrawler said: I have always fancied one of these https://uk.boats.com/power-boats/1988-hardy-family-pilot-20-7545991/ You best check with @matty40s to see if that passes the 'discerning Thames Landowner test', but to me it looks like a tdy little boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 6 minutes ago, The Happy Nomad said: So like I said cutting the grass or rather cruising past hoping you could. I wasnt aware the forum had elevated itself to the sole domain of the 'discerning Thames landowner' Get a grip man. You best check with @matty40s to see if that passes the 'discerning Thames Landowner test', but to me it looks like a tdy little boat. Its already on the Thames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 23 minutes ago, The Happy Nomad said: I wasnt aware the forum had elevated itself to the sole domain of the 'discerning Thames landowner' Mark asked a question, I have my opinion on your choice. Get a grip man. Never lost it Martin You best check with @matty40s to see if that passes the 'discerning Thames Landowner test', but to me it looks like a tdy little boat. Tidy, but probably wouldnt suit Mark's search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, matty40s said: Oops. Struggling with the new software Matty? The convention, if you wish to respond to a specific bit of somebodies post is to remove the extraneous bits, not respond within their actual post. Otherwise when somebody responds and quotes, it ends up blank. Edited January 20, 2021 by The Happy Nomad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Brooks Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 Seamaster 27 or Elysian 27 aft cockpit. Getting long in the tooth so should be a fair price but built like a brick built proverbial. Proper river cruisers and capable of a bit of estuary work if required. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robtheplod Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 10 hours ago, Bacchus said: What's your budget? A family downstream from me have bought an intercruiser (https://www.apolloduck.co.uk/boat/intercruiser-28-cabin-for-sale/380165) which always looks quite elegant pootling up and down i was looking for the helipad at that price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudds Lad Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 hour ago, robtheplod said: i was looking for the helipad at that price... i hope they at least throw in the two panama hats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark99 Posted January 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 9 hours ago, Tony Brooks said: Seamaster 27 or Elysian 27 aft cockpit. Getting long in the tooth so should be a fair price but built like a brick built proverbial. Proper river cruisers and capable of a bit of estuary work if required. Seen those. Might just be too much air draft there?. 6' 2 needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Brooks Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, mark99 said: Seen those. Might just be too much air draft there?. 6' 2 needed. They will go under Osney bridge but I would fold the screen down for that. A quick google suggest the screen down air draft of the Seamaster is 6ft 3in but that probably alter according to fuel loan and engine/gearbox fitted. Seems they will go under Potter Higham bridge (with pilot) and Wroxham (without pilot). Seems the Elysians/Meakes Maderias have a slightly lower air draft. Edited January 20, 2021 by Tony Brooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 Have you considered a Sealion S23, I happen to know where one is for sale. Very well looked after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 Try one of these, comes with a well stocked fridge too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 minute ago, matty40s said: Try one of these, comes with a well stocked fridge too. That's why if you are trying to Transit a Ford you shouldn't drive a Mercedes ... They did rescue him eventually though: https://news.sky.com/story/supermarket-delivery-driver-rescued-from-top-of-van-stuck-in-swollen-durham-river-12193445 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, TheBiscuits said: They did rescue him eventually though: https://news.sky.com/story/supermarket-delivery-driver-rescued-from-top-of-van-stuck-in-swollen-durham-river-12193445 But has he completed his deliveries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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