David Mack Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 I have been asked for ideas for a boatwarming gift for someone who has just bought their first narrowboat. My first thought was a Dunton Double windlass, but these are no longer available. Anyone got any other suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 A few Pearson's Canal Guides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 1 minute ago, David Mack said: I have been asked for ideas for a boatwarming gift for someone who has just bought their first narrowboat. My first thought was a Dunton Double windlass, but these are no longer available. Anyone got any other suggestions? I would agree with the dunton double. A chap sells em on here. I bought another from him a couple or so years ago do you want me to try and work out who it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 Some smokeless fuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, David Mack said: I have been asked for ideas for a boatwarming gift for someone who has just bought their first narrowboat. My first thought was a Dunton Double windlass, but these are no longer available. Anyone got any other suggestions? Sent you a pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted May 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, mrsmelly said: I would agree with the dunton double. A chap sells em on here. I bought another from him a couple or so years ago do you want me to try and work out who it is? Already been in touch with him. None left unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 11 minutes ago, David Mack said: Anyone got any other suggestions? A battery charger and charging instructions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Brooks Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 A half decent multi-meter including a clamp type ammeter plus instructions on how to use it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Vectis Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 Disposable nappies are surprisingly useful (!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen-in-Wellies Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 Since I was also moving a cat on to the boat at the same time, I was given a fisherman's landing net to rescue it out of the cut when it fell in as a boat warming present. It got a lot of use! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree monkey Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 Rosie and jim dolls . Is that my coat over there 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheese Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 Are they planning to CC, or mainly static in a marina? LED head-torch Magnet, attached to a long cord Book on knots & splices Spare CRT keys Binoculars Nature guides to bird / wildflowers / trees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted May 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 35 minutes ago, tree monkey said: Rosie and jim dolls . Is that my coat over there Boater in question would have been a small child when R&J were on the telly. Don't know whether that means they would or wouldn't appreciate the suggestion!? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 Large stack of £20 notes - they're going to need them ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 A nice tiller pin. A large bundle of cable ties - they solve a multitude of problems. A yard arm so he knows when the sun is over it and he can break out the bottle of single malt that accompanied it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 16 hours ago, David Mack said: Boater in question would have been a small child when R&J were on the telly. Don't know whether that means they would or wouldn't appreciate the suggestion!? In that case get them some Rosie and Jim DVD's! ?? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rosie-Jim-Bumper-Pack-DVD/dp/B018G7NXUC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam & Di Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 (edited) 20 hours ago, David Mack said: I have been asked for ideas for a boatwarming gift for someone who has just bought their first narrowboat. 17 hours ago, TheBiscuits said: Large stack of £20 notes - they're going to need them ... It'll only end in tears - A can of petrol and some matches ?️? Tam Edited May 18, 2021 by Tam & Di Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 A Go Windless windless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesegas Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 Strong neodymium magnet on a bit of rope. It's the sort of thing you put off buying as it's not needed for any purpose right now, and then you really, really need it when keys/tools/glasses end up in the canal. Mine was about £15 for a kit from eBay. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Harold Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 A 12v car vacuum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 2 hours ago, cheesegas said: Strong neodymium magnet on a bit of rope. It's the sort of thing you put off buying as it's not needed for any purpose right now, and then you really, really need it when keys/tools/glasses end up in the canal. Mine was about £15 for a kit from eBay. Got mine from @magnetman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Brummie Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 Have just scanned through and realised the irony of 'some smokeless fuel'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbfiresprite Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 Crate of 25 year old Single Malt to drown their sorrows, when they meet their first emergency stoppage and see no one working on repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Morgan Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 I'd have said a leather hat, but I haven't seen many of those, lately. Perhaps they've fallen out of fashion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 8 minutes ago, Tom Morgan said: I'd have said a leather hat, but I haven't seen many of those, lately. Perhaps they've fallen out of fashion. Recently discussed in the recent racist discussion on Coolie (Collie) hats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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