Athy Posted June 9, 2015 Report Posted June 9, 2015 Here's another one which seriously deviates from the norm. http://rugbyboats.co.uk/Trads/traditional-narrow-boat-for-sale-with-gardner-3lw-vintage-engine-stowe-hill-weedon-grand-union-canal-rugby-boats.html Personally, it's certainly not to my taste. The upholstery is a trifle sudden, but the boat has got a decent engine. A little non-standard in layout, but positively humdrum compared with Whitefield!
Henhouse Posted June 9, 2015 Report Posted June 9, 2015 The upholstery is a trifle sudden, but the boat has got a decent engine. A little non-standard in layout, but positively humdrum compared with Whitefield! It has an absolute corker of an engine, about 13 grands worth if it's a professional rebuild. Which makes the near new 70 foot boat look relatively cheap.
Athy Posted June 9, 2015 Report Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) It has an absolute corker of an engine, Yes, I agree - like Trojan's engine plus 50%. I believe that 3LWs go for less money than the 2-cylinder variety, as they are often perceived as too big for narrowboats and there is thus less demand for them. Edited June 9, 2015 by Athy
Henhouse Posted June 9, 2015 Report Posted June 9, 2015 Yes, I agree - like Trojan's engine plus 50%. I believe that 3LWs go for less money than the 2-cylinder variety, as they are often perceived as too big for narrowboats and there is thus less demand for them. Yes, 3LW's are usually a bit cheaper than 2LW's. But then, for a professional remanufacture there is an extra cylinder, rod, piston etc to consider. I would certainly hold by my figure as a good "fag packet" price. 2LW 28 horsepower, 3LW 42 horsepower, I would be a very happy chappy to have either gracing my engine room. I have seen a number of boats with 4LK's, but whilst they still come with the Gardner name, they don't sound quite so impressive.
Athy Posted June 9, 2015 Report Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) 2LW 28 horsepower, 3LW 42 horsepower, I would be a very happy chappy to have either gracing my engine room. I have seen a number of boats with 4LK's, but whilst they still come with the Gardner name, they don't sound quite so impressive. They're more modern - introduced only about 1935! In practical terms I believe that their disadvantage is that they are no longer supported by Gardner Parts so spares are not so readily available. As for being happy to have a Gardner in one's engine room - yes indeed, I can vouch for that. It took me quite a few years to work up to one, mind. Edited June 9, 2015 by Athy
ditchcrawler Posted September 26, 2022 Report Posted September 26, 2022 Whitfield II could be coming to a canal near you soon, this from Facebook from someone looking for a builder " liveaboard, year round, 1 forward cabin, spacious professional galey, 4kw diesel generator, inboard torquedo power, 4kw solar, preferably bow end jetted hottub (3-4 person), canvas cover, bow and stern (higher on stern that can easily be brought down for bridges and packs easily). Cantilever swim deck (to also act as a bumper) cape cod interior decor. Steel hull, separate enclosed room preferably under helm as an office. Multi fuel stove that doubles as a smoker. Built in counter appliances Under £500,000" 1 1
David Mack Posted September 26, 2022 Report Posted September 26, 2022 23 minutes ago, ditchcrawler said: Whitfield II could be coming to a canal near you soon, this from Facebook from someone looking for a builder " liveaboard, year round, 1 forward cabin, spacious professional galey, 4kw diesel generator, inboard torquedo power, 4kw solar, preferably bow end jetted hottub (3-4 person), canvas cover, bow and stern (higher on stern that can easily be brought down for bridges and packs easily). Cantilever swim deck (to also act as a bumper) cape cod interior decor. Steel hull, separate enclosed room preferably under helm as an office. Multi fuel stove that doubles as a smoker. Built in counter appliances Under £500,000" And where is this to be used?
Rob-M Posted September 26, 2022 Report Posted September 26, 2022 6 minutes ago, David Mack said: And where is this to be used? Somewhere quite deep I reckon.
MtB Posted September 26, 2022 Report Posted September 26, 2022 Up and down between Dunchurch Pools and Braunston, probably!
IanD Posted September 26, 2022 Report Posted September 26, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, ditchcrawler said: Whitfield II could be coming to a canal near you soon, this from Facebook from someone looking for a builder " liveaboard, year round, 1 forward cabin, spacious professional galey, 4kw diesel generator, inboard torquedo power, 4kw solar, preferably bow end jetted hottub (3-4 person), canvas cover, bow and stern (higher on stern that can easily be brought down for bridges and packs easily). Cantilever swim deck (to also act as a bumper) cape cod interior decor. Steel hull, separate enclosed room preferably under helm as an office. Multi fuel stove that doubles as a smoker. Built in counter appliances Under £500,000" Widebeam I assume, given the description and what they want to fit in? (and I thought Whitfield was narrow?) Edited September 26, 2022 by IanD
ditchcrawler Posted September 26, 2022 Report Posted September 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, IanD said: Widebeam I assume, given the description and what they want to fit in? (and I thought Whitfield was narrow?) It was in a Narrowboat group. Not sure why they would want to go swimming off the back
Athy Posted September 26, 2022 Report Posted September 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, IanD said: Widebeam I assume, given the description and what they want to fit in? (and I thought Whitfield was narrow?) That, I think, was Whitefield - which is also for sale, if the internet is to be believed, at Barbridge Marina for £125,999.
ditchcrawler Posted September 26, 2022 Report Posted September 26, 2022 23 minutes ago, Athy said: That, I think, was Whitefield - which is also for sale, if the internet is to be believed, at Barbridge Marina for £125,999. I found this Narrow Boats for Sale | WHITEFIELD FOR SALE (midwayboats.co.uk) which indicates its not with them yet, but its not on their stock list 1
Athy Posted September 26, 2022 Report Posted September 26, 2022 13 minutes ago, ditchcrawler said: I found this Narrow Boats for Sale | WHITEFIELD FOR SALE (midwayboats.co.uk) which indicates its not with them yet, but its not on their stock list Yes, that's the same advert that I found.
ditchcrawler Posted September 26, 2022 Report Posted September 26, 2022 9 minutes ago, Athy said: Yes, that's the same advert that I found. Not that long ago it was up at Venetian Marina
Athy Posted September 26, 2022 Report Posted September 26, 2022 6 minutes ago, ditchcrawler said: Not that long ago it was up at Venetian Marina So either they failed to sell it, or the new owners quickly got fed up with it.
system 4-50 Posted September 26, 2022 Report Posted September 26, 2022 I hope that Dor, looking down from above, appreciates his topic's further posts. 1
PeterF Posted September 26, 2022 Report Posted September 26, 2022 Whitfield was recently sold by Aqueduct Marina, it was on the hard standing area for some time prior to sale. I believe that was late 2021 or early 2022.
ditchcrawler Posted September 26, 2022 Report Posted September 26, 2022 35 minutes ago, Athy said: So either they failed to sell it, or the new owners quickly got fed up with it. The Video was posted FOR SALE: WHITEFIELD (2) 1,860 views 22 Mar 2022 7 minutes ago, system 4-50 said: I hope that Dor, looking down from above, appreciates his topic's further posts. I dont know Dor, I know very few members on here
Hudds Lad Posted September 26, 2022 Report Posted September 26, 2022 1 hour ago, PeterF said: Whitfield was recently sold by Aqueduct Marina, it was on the hard standing area for some time prior to sale. I believe that was late 2021 or early 2022. It was deffo on the hard 10th Nov ‘21 as we drove past it whilst looking at a boat there. 3 hours ago, ditchcrawler said: It was in a Narrowboat group. Not sure why they would want to go swimming off the back From what i read, the guy has a big boat in Canada so thats the style of inland waterway cruising he’s used to, the UK canals may come as a bit of a shock
ditchcrawler Posted September 26, 2022 Report Posted September 26, 2022 11 minutes ago, Hudds Lad said: From what i read, the guy has a big boat in Canada so thats the style of inland waterway cruising he’s used to, the UK canals may come as a bit of a shock The office under the helm and the 4 people jetted hot tub will be interesting
IanD Posted September 26, 2022 Report Posted September 26, 2022 14 minutes ago, ditchcrawler said: The office under the helm and the 4 people jetted hot tub will be interesting Especially in a narrowboat...
Hudds Lad Posted September 27, 2022 Report Posted September 27, 2022 11 hours ago, IanD said: Especially in a narrowboat... I’ve seen some hire boats with a hot tub in the welldeck/bow area, can’t think where from just now, so it’s not a new concept. Can’t say i’d fancy it meself. My only contact with a hot tub has been with a lodge up at Kielder, it was kept running constantly and a chap came to check it every day. Power draw to keep it toasty must be significant, so surely you couldn’t run it that way on a boat. How long and how much power to heat that volume of water? God rest yer batteries. (obviously not a job for old LA)
Jen-in-Wellies Posted September 27, 2022 Report Posted September 27, 2022 24 minutes ago, Hudds Lad said: I’ve seen some hire boats with a hot tub in the welldeck/bow area, can’t think where from just now, so it’s not a new concept. Can’t say i’d fancy it meself. My only contact with a hot tub has been with a lodge up at Kielder, it was kept running constantly and a chap came to check it every day. Power draw to keep it toasty must be significant, so surely you couldn’t run it that way on a boat. How long and how much power to heat that volume of water? God rest yer batteries. (obviously not a job for old LA) Coolant loop from the engine to warm the tub. If you want bubbles, run the engine exhaust in to the hot tub! Luxury. 😀
koukouvagia Posted September 27, 2022 Report Posted September 27, 2022 The price has dropped from £250K when new to £125K now. A bargain for someone. 😄
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