Jacksaddis Posted October 19, 2021 Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 Hi All, this is my first post on here and I was looking for some help in regards to finding a welder to help me with my new project. I have just bought a 50ft Hancock and Lane Narrowboat as a shell with a brand new 8mm base plate tacked to the bottom. I am needing a mobile welder to be able to get to Stourport on Severn and who would be willing to undertake this work. I am needing the baseplate welded to the bottom of the boat, the superstructure to be adjusted and welded down, rubbing strakes installed and a bit of work doing under the deck. I appreciate any advice or pointing me in the right direction and thanking you all in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quattrodave Posted October 19, 2021 Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 (edited) Hmmm that sound like a lot of work, I don't know of anyone that wouldn't want to see the job, quote and then book it in.... Edited October 19, 2021 by Quattrodave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted October 19, 2021 Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 Presumably the boat is out of the water in a yard / marina or similar. Many places have all sort of rules about employing contractors and can be particularly difficult with 'hot-work' contractors, - this may not be relevant, the boat could be in your garded (you have not said) but if you are not aware of this you need to check and ensure that the contractor meets the yards requirements - particularly with regard to 3rd party and public liabilty insurances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted October 19, 2021 Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 29 minutes ago, Jacksaddis said: Hi All, this is my first post on here and I was looking for some help in regards to finding a welder to help me with my new project. I have just bought a 50ft Hancock and Lane Narrowboat as a shell with a brand new 8mm base plate tacked to the bottom. I am needing a mobile welder to be able to get to Stourport on Severn and who would be willing to undertake this work. I am needing the baseplate welded to the bottom of the boat, the superstructure to be adjusted and welded down, rubbing strakes installed and a bit of work doing under the deck. I appreciate any advice or pointing me in the right direction and thanking you all in advance! This chap is mobile Kev Kyte | Facebook Kev Kyte Marine Welding And General Fabrication Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksaddis Posted October 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 5 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said: Presumably the boat is out of the water in a yard / marina or similar. Many places have all sort of rules about employing contractors and can be particularly difficult with 'hot-work' contractors, - this may not be relevant, the boat could be in your garded (you have not said) but if you are not aware of this you need to check and ensure that the contractor meets the yards requirements - particularly with regard to 3rd party and public liabilty insurances. I think they are eager to get it out of the yard and for it to return to become a lovely boat again. They provide welding services but not on a permanent basis as in they do not need to employ a full time welder so I think they are okay with 3rd party. 7 minutes ago, ditchcrawler said: This chap is mobile Kev Kyte | Facebook Kev Kyte Marine Welding And General Fabrication Thanks Ditchcrawler, Kev was literally the first message I sent and we spoke but unfortunately to distance it is not economical on time for working and would struggle to keep on deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEngo Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 Try Michael Patterson. Contact via the Aylesbury Canal Society number on their website. It might be a bit far for him, though he has done work in Southampton. He is a coded welder. N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksaddis Posted October 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 1 hour ago, BEngo said: Try Michael Patterson. Contact via the Aylesbury Canal Society number on their website. It might be a bit far for him, though he has done work in Southampton. He is a coded welder. N Wonderful will try now thanks BEngo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearley Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 Jamie Ferguson 07976 746673 based at Gailey but is mobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksaddis Posted October 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 20 hours ago, pearley said: Jamie Ferguson 07976 746673 based at Gailey but is mobile. Thanks Pearley, called him not available until 6th of November. So I said I would call back if the work required was still undone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyhanger Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 On 19/10/2021 at 22:02, Jacksaddis said: Hi All, this is my first post on here and I was looking for some help in regards to finding a welder to help me with my new project. I have just bought a 50ft Hancock and Lane Narrowboat as a shell with a brand new 8mm base plate tacked to the bottom. I am needing a mobile welder to be able to get to Stourport on Severn and who would be willing to undertake this work. I am needing the baseplate welded to the bottom of the boat, the superstructure to be adjusted and welded down, rubbing strakes installed and a bit of work doing under the deck. I appreciate any advice or pointing me in the right direction and thanking you all in advance! Martin Kedian may be able to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbybass Posted October 24, 2021 Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 I've just put a link in this section...to a comprehensive article about overplating. You may like to read it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted October 24, 2021 Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 28 minutes ago, Bobbybass said: I've just put a link in this section...to a comprehensive article about overplating. You may like to read it.... A duplicate of the one posted a few days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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