Milzy Collinson Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 Hi all, hoping to get a narrow boat in very near future, just doing my research so please expect lots if irritatingly dumb questions. Actually, one popped into my head earlier......are boats allowed to 'tow' anything ?? I see boats with all manner of things on the roof, bikes, coal, wood etc. Are we allowed to tow for eg, a dinghy to store stuff in ?? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-M Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 Yes, it should be registered as a tender to the main craft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 6 minutes ago, Milzy Collinson said: Are we allowed to tow for eg, a dinghy to store stuff in ?? Thanks Yep, it's called a butty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milzy Collinson Posted August 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 Ah brill thanks. Does that mean increased insurance, license etc do you think. ?? 1 minute ago, matty40s said: Yep, it's called a butty. Cool, ta. Do many people do it ?? Granted nothing will be secure in it I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 11 minutes ago, Milzy Collinson said: Ah brill thanks. Does that mean increased insurance, license etc do you think. ?? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianws Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 This thread might be of interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrose Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 (edited) 14 minutes ago, matty40s said: Yep, it's called a butty. Edited August 13, 2021 by blackrose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-M Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 A proper butty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen-in-Wellies Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 You definitely need the agreement of your insurance company. Many policies say you cannot tow another boat, except in an emergency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milzy Collinson Posted August 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 14 minutes ago, Ianws said: This thread might be of interest Excellent, thank you 1 minute ago, Jen-in-Wellies said: You definitely need the agreement of your insurance company. Many policies say you cannot tow another boat, except in an emergency. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mike on the Wey Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 50 minutes ago, Rob-M said: Yes, it should be registered as a tender to the main craft. Sorry to be a pedant, but a boat used for storage is not a tender. A tender is a boat used to transit from main boat to shore, always used within sight of the mothership. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrose Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 12 minutes ago, Mike on the Wey said: Sorry to be a pedant, but a boat used for storage is not a tender. A tender is a boat used to transit from main boat to shore, always used within sight of the mothership. So what's a tender called if like mine it's also used to store a few boat ancillaries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterScott Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 51 minutes ago, blackrose said: So what's a tender called if like mine it's also used to store a few boat ancillaries? Shed ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chagall Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 1 hour ago, blackrose said: So what's a tender called if like mine it's also used to store a few boat ancillaries? Store tender. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen-in-Wellies Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 10 hours ago, blackrose said: So what's a tender called if like mine it's also used to store a few boat ancillaries? If it is storing a few bits for the boat, then it is a Bit Tender. More than a few, then it is a Bit Sore. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroudwater1 Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 If it’s expensive to buy does that make it a bit coin? met a guy near Dundas aqueduct 2 years ago with a towable duck house, it actually seemed a good idea let the ducks roam then when it’s time to move closing the mesh gates shut them in. Not sure it fitted into CC edicts or any else for that matter 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrose Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Some people are such pedants for correct terminology that they confuse themselves and the words they end up using don't make much sense to the rest of us and probably aren't correct anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milzy Collinson Posted August 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Soooooooo, things can be stored in a dinghy, for eg bike, coal, logs etc. I'm then assuming when I go off on a trip I could leave the dinghy at the mooring 🤷♂️. Yes yes the theft issue, but I 'could' ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen-in-Wellies Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Milzy Collinson said: Soooooooo, things can be stored in a dinghy, for eg bike, coal, logs etc. I'm then assuming when I go off on a trip I could leave the dinghy at the mooring 🤷♂️. Yes yes the theft issue, but I 'could' ?? It is possible at some moorings to have a small shed, or other store, suitable for the items you are thinking about. Depends on who runs it. I currently have a lockable store which I use, but don't depend on it. I could move to another mooring without. Bikes are stored inside, which I can do as the internal layout was designed with that in mind. Not possible on many boats, but it is better for preventing rust and a little more secure. Little and often for buying coal can be an option for some, but not for others. I'd say get a boat and a mooring first, then see what, if any extra storage you really need. Jen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chagall Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 8 hours ago, blackrose said: Some people are such pedants for correct terminology that they confuse themselves and the words they end up using don't make much sense to the rest of us and probably aren't correct anyway. Was that for my "store tender" suggestion, it had been a tongue in cheek remark as a pun on a shop keeper, but since I didn't add a funny emoticon it possibly fell flat. I should probably stop doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on the Wey Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 On 13/08/2021 at 20:37, blackrose said: So what's a tender called if like mine it's also used to store a few boat ancillaries? I suppose you could call it whatever you want. If it's also used for storage then in strictness it is not a tender and would require a separate licence. But I am only relaying CRT's guidance so don't shoot the messenger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUMPY Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 On 13/08/2021 at 20:37, blackrose said: So what's a tender called if like mine it's also used to store a few boat ancillaries? I call mine Nigel 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 I believe it is a requirment to call, it "T/T boat name" Where "boat name" is the name of your boat. otherwise it becomes a boat in its own right and has to be licenced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 This guy had one, which he called his "garage" becausevit housed his mobility scooter. https://livingonanarrowboat.co.uk/a-case-study-of-liveaboard-narrowboat-victoria-plumb/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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