BD3Bill Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 Often it is said that nobody scraps boats, well here is empirical evidence that it does sometimes happen. Probably just as well. Taken at a Scrapyard in the South Northants area, no donโt ask, as I shall not say ! ๐ Apologies if this was your boat, just thought it made a good picture.ย Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizzard Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 Could be a Springer Waterbug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 It is easy to jump to the wrong conclusion if you are wanting to make a point. ย The boat was cut into two and each part taken to the boat builder to have an extra length (extension) welded in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 Looks like a Sivewright Owl to me. ย Nice little boat.ย ย ย Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWM Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 18 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said: It is easy to jump to the wrong conclusion if you are wanting to make a point. ย The boat was cut into two and each part taken to the boat builder to have an extra length (extension) welded in. I've seen at least one that was cut in two to load and ship it to a builder, a 72 ft butty that had spent so long there that buildings prevented it from leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 ย Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 I raise you, also scrapped today, could have made someone an excellent pram hood with the correct angle grinder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 Maybe not as the Owls have a step from the gunnel to the starn deck which that doesn't have.ย ย One hopes it actually is scrap rather than just a cheap starter boat being binned.ย Just now, matty40s said: I raise you, also scrapped today, could have made someone an excellent pram hood with the correct angle grinder. ย The Gwiz has an excellent electric motor and controller which could be used in a canal boat.ย ย I helped a friend take one apart. The motor was great.ย ย ย ย ย Actually quite an interesting electric quadricycle which had Trojan batteries in it.ย Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 1 minute ago, magnetman said: ย The Gwiz has an excellent electric motor and controller which could be used in a canal boat.ย ย That's why it's being scrapped, theres nothing left inside it!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 4 minutes ago, BWM said: I've seen at least one that was cut in two to load and ship it to a builder, a 72 ft butty that had spent so long there that buildings prevented it from leaving. I seem to remember that someone up the Erewash canal had a bot cut in half so it would fitย into his gardenย Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 GRP difficult material to deal with.ย Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, matty40s said: I raise you, also scrapped today, could have made someone an excellent pram hood with the correct angle grinder. Funny you should say that, I saw a camper van at Hartshill yesterday and I'm sure it had the top of a fibreglass cruiser grafted on to to raise the roof level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BD3Bill Posted October 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Alan de Enfield said: It is easy to jump to the wrong conclusion if you are wanting to make a point. ย The boat was cut into two and each part taken to the boat builder to have an extra length (extension) welded in. Indeed or the other half will be arriving at the Scrapyard tomorrow perhaps?ย Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassman Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 16 hours ago, matty40s said: I raise you, also scrapped today, could have made someone an excellent pram hood with the correct angle grinder. ย ย Not a pramhood but this is one way to make use of your old car ย ย Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 (edited) 23 hours ago, ditchcrawler said: I seem to remember that someone up the Erewash canal had a bot cut in half so it would fitย into his gardenย Barry Argent rebuilt Perch in two halves in his back garden. ย ย Edited October 18, 2023 by Ray T 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 5 hours ago, Ray T said: Barry Argent rebuilt Perch in two halves in his back garden. ย I had the pleasure of sharing some locks on the upper Shroppie with his father Ike in Amy the Pup when I had my first shareboat. ย Lovely guy who was happy to share his knowledge his extensive knowledge with anyone who showed an interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 6 hours ago, Ray T said: Barry Argent rebuilt Perch in two halves in his back garden. Thanks, thats it, did I get the right canal, I remember passing it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 That is dedication.ย Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenataomm Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 7 hours ago, Grassman said: ย ย Not a pramhood but this is one way to make use of your old car ย ย I know of at least one bridge (Trent & Mersey) that won't get under.ย Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BD3Bill Posted October 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 So yesterdayโs photo angle wasnโt great and the suggestion that it was half a boat was not correct.ย I was in a bit of a rush, arenโt we all !ย So here is the view of the front end , still firmly attached, but erm rather short?ย Already been over plated.ย Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 Home made narrow boat.ย Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 On 17/10/2023 at 16:22, Alan de Enfield said: It is easy to jump to the wrong conclusion if you are wanting to make a point. ย The boat was cut into two and each part taken to the boat builder to have an extra length (extension) welded in. Did you take the pic? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 I was idly wondering if the thread title should have been 'one fewer' rather than 'one less'.ย 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 8 hours ago, Ray T said: Barry Argent rebuilt Perch in two halves in his back garden. ย ย Thanks for posting that documentary Ray, just watched and really enjoyed it.ย 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BD3Bill Posted October 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 18 minutes ago, magnetman said: I was idly wondering if the thread title should have been 'one fewer' rather than 'one less'.ย I think you are right and your grammar is rather better than mine . ๐ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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