comfortably numb Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Wow beautiful boat, and the last photo sums up nicely what it's all about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 oo the palatial space inside a wider boat! I can definitely see the attraction. Unfortunately the narrow canals still beckon us but sometime in the future maybe ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doorman Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 oo the palatial space inside a wider boat! I can definitely see the attraction. Unfortunately the narrow canals still beckon us but sometime in the future maybe ... Hi Ange, Yes, the extra space is certainly an attraction and tempting too. We have friends with fat boats who used to own narrowboats before the transition. If you catch them 'off guard,' specially during beer o'clock time, they will often admit to missing the flexibility of having a narrow beam. But, if you are happy to limit yourself to certain canals, the extra space is certainly a plus as featured in Chris' boat. Obviously no good to you two bohemians though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bargemast Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 You've got yourself a very spacious, and confortable boat there Chris, and unless you fancy doing the narrow canals, you won't regret your choice. Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doorman Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 You've got yourself a very spacious, and confortable boat there Chris, and unless you fancy doing the narrow canals, you won't regret your choice. Peter. Hi Peter, I doubt if Chris will, it is a lovely spacious boat. In an ideal world, we would have our narrowboat here in sunny England and a Dutch Barge too, preferably moored in France. Ooh la la! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bargemast Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Hi Peter, I doubt if Chris will, it is a lovely spacious boat. In an ideal world, we would have our narrowboat here in sunny England and a Dutch Barge too, preferably moored in France. Ooh la la! Mike And a space-ship on the moon as well ? Why would you want to leave sunny England, and spend time in a country that's invaded by the French ? Not many people seem to think about submarines, they would be a good way to avoid mooring fees, and allow you to do more with your money Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doorman Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 (edited) And a space-ship on the moon as well ? Why would you want to leave sunny England, and spend time in a country that's invaded by the French ? Not many people seem to think about submarines, they would be a good way to avoid mooring fees, and allow you to do more with your money Peter. Come to think about it, there's a space-ship advertised on Apollo Duck. As far as sailing it to the moon's concerned, nah! Too much cheese there Grommit. I like the French and their way of life. We have two good friends who live in the North West of France and love every minute of their rural Gallic lives. I remember when visiting Redon some years ago with my family, including my old Irish mum. We met some English boaters who were there on a hire boat holiday. When they told us this, my mum asked what they do when the tide's out? My mum is 83 and still remains as humorous as ever. Edited February 13, 2013 by Doorman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bargemast Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Come to think about it, there's a space-ship advertised on Apollo Duck. As far as sailing it to the moon's concerned, nah! Too much cheese there Grommit. I like the French and their way of life. We have two good friends who live in the North West of France and love every minute of their rural Gallic lives. I remember when visiting Redon some years ago with my family, including my old Irish mum. We met some English boaters who were there on a hire boat holiday. When they told us this, my mum asked what they do when the tide's out? My mum is 83 and still remains as humorous as ever. There's no problem, I agree fully with you, Brittany is a beautiful, but not well known part of France. I hope you realise what a lucky man you are to still have your now 83 years old mum years, and whats even better is that she remains humorous. My mum died in'74 aged only 65, and my dad 6 months later aged 67, I can't tell you how much I would have loved to still have them around, but they would have been aged 104 and 105 now, which would be a bit too much to ask, wouldn't it ? Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doorman Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 There's no problem, I agree fully with you, Brittany is a beautiful, but not well known part of France. I hope you realise what a lucky man you are to still have your now 83 years old mum years, and whats even better is that she remains humorous. My mum died in'74 aged only 65, and my dad 6 months later aged 67, I can't tell you how much I would have loved to still have them around, but they would have been aged 104 and 105 now, which would be a bit too much to ask, wouldn't it ? Peter. My dad also died at 65 and as a merchant sailor during the war, employed by the Bibby Line in Liverpool, would have loved to have cruised past the Bibby Line building with us on our boat as we were approaching the Albert Dock Complex on the Liverpool Link. Sadly, he never got to see his remaining son tootling along the inland waterways having escaped the stressful life that he had often warned me to avoid. My mum is built from cast iron and even though she's a hypochondriac, claiming even that she's had illnesses only related to men, she'll potter on until she decides that there are no more laughs to be had in this world. She truly is a 'one off'. Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatymum Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 I'm sure your departed parents are looking on. These stories really make me appreciate my own parents, so thank you. I shall tell them I love them today. That is a lovely boat. The extra width makes a huge difference to a narrowboat. My brother intends to keep his floor clear and undivided for that reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doorman Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 I'm sure your departed parents are looking on. These stories really make me appreciate my own parents, so thank you. I shall tell them I love them today. That is a lovely boat. The extra width makes a huge difference to a narrowboat. My brother intends to keep his floor clear and undivided for that reason. Hi, With a bit of thought and some planning consideration, a narrowboat can have many comforts that you'd expect in a wide beam without stealing too much space. Your brother would do well to read some canal mags with reviews on new builds. We pinched some great ideas this way. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillergirl Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 We - finally!! - today got the sign-writing done on the boat so can say she's well and truly ours. I apologise for not getting the whole of the boat in the pictures but you will get my drift I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doorman Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 We - finally!! - today got the sign-writing done on the boat so can say she's well and truly ours. I apologise for not getting the whole of the boat in the pictures but you will get my drift I hope. Hi, Your photo shows our first marina at St. Mary's on the Rufford Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool. It also shows our friend Karl's boat 'Rebecca' in the background. It's a narrowbeam Dutch Barge, cream in colour. If you moor there and know him, please say hello from Mike & Chrissie. Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillergirl Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 I passed your message onto to Karl............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Having had lots of great advice on here- only fair I add pics. Named 'Ellie Jo', moored just outside of Marlow -owned by myself- Chris (user name give away!!). Is a collingwood 57 which is a 52 x 10. Built June 2011 and sat on blocks most of its life by the hamble. Had to tank finance to buy it- only 29, but she's my home and love it! Most of these pictures are the day it arrived, hence no pictures in the frames etc. Has changed lots now- esp that there is a 300 litre paladarium currently being built inside! Wow!!! nice boat Chris! are you single Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doorman Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 I passed your message onto to Karl............. Cheers, He and a few others up there are lovely people with hearts of gold. We remember them well! Wow!!! nice boat Chris! are you single He does show two pints of ale in the last photo. That could well answer your question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris83 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 He does show two pints of ale in the last photo. That could well answer your question Other beers a mates. GF doesnt drink beer! :-D Roxy- wheres your pics, of your boat of course. ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksanjay Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 (edited) i like this boat Edited March 11, 2013 by ksanjay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodansgang Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) I like this boat My link to the boat Edited March 15, 2013 by jodansgang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willber G Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) I like this boat My link to the boat The picture links don't work for me, Error 404 - Not Found Edited March 15, 2013 by Willber G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bargemast Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 The picture links don't work for me, Error 404 - Not Found Same here. Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza954 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Hi all, thought I would post a couple of pics of the new tub, still in fabrication at the moment, but nearly ready to start the fit out. Bazza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvdb Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 (edited) sorry, wrong thread Helen Edited March 17, 2013 by hvdb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Handed Travis over to the new owners today. If they have only half as much fun as we have had with him they are in for a rich time. Feeling sad tonight, boatless for the first time in over thirty years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 'Cruising' the towpath at Calverly on the Shroppie yesterday and spotted our old boat then called 'Three Treasures' now called 'My Sweet Lady', we had her built in 1993, the hull was made by John White of Garston and fitted out by Bridgewater Boat Builders and Nanni engine. we sold her on to her present owners who live in the Bunbury area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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