Speedwheel Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 I've never been inside a conversion of a Royalty boat, but one imagines with such very deep hull sides, resulting in a shallow cabin on top, they must give just about the maximum live-aboard space inside that you can get from converting a working boat. Never been in one with a cabin, but Prince, with an undercloth conversion, certainly felt spacious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek R. Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 I remember sitting aboard in DUKE's hold when it plied as "The Narrowboat Cinema", We sat on bus seats and watched Jacques Tati in 'Traffic'. Sitting down, the gunnel was way above our heads. Or perhaps I was smaller then . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagedamager Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Another one Duke Royalty Class http://narrowboats.apolloduck.co.uk/display.phtml?aid=294816 Ooh if I could I would, But I cant, so I won't. ............... This time Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 I remember sitting aboard in DUKE's hold when it plied as "The Narrowboat Cinema", We sat on bus seats and watched Jacques Tati in 'Traffic'. Sitting down, the gunnel was way above our heads. Or perhaps I was smaller then . . . and what a brilliant film, that was my introduction to Tati. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-M Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 If my numbers come up tonight it would definately be on my short list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bargemast Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 and what a brilliant film, that was my introduction to Tati. My favorit Tati is : "Les vancances de Monsieur Hulot" Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete harrison Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 I remember sitting aboard in DUKE's hold when it plied as "The Narrowboat Cinema", We sat on bus seats and watched Jacques Tati in 'Traffic'. Sitting down, the gunnel was way above our heads. Or perhaps I was smaller then . . . Yes, I first watched Painted Boats aboard DUKE at the I.W.A. National Boat Rally at Titford Pools in 1982. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek R. Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) Tati made some memorable classics; L'ecole de Facteurs, Jour de Fete, M. Hulot's Holiday, Traffic and Mon Oncle though the last began to veer away. But for me he blew it with Playtime, and it broke him. I read a biography on the man, and it is quite sad reading. Hulot's Holiday has to be tops, with Jour de Fete second. Edited March 22, 2013 by Derek R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey wolf Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 My link just found this one on the duck looks quite a nice wooden boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedwheel Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 My link just found this one on the duck looks quite a nice wooden boat Rather nice but not so sure about the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Pink Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Rather nice but not so sure about the price. it is rather nice and you're too late it's gone. Bit of a bargain at that price considering the restoration ( by John Smith in Bristol) it had a few years ago. As so often is the case the ad doesn't really sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedwheel Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 it is rather nice and you're too late it's gone. Bit of a bargain at that price considering the restoration ( by John Smith in Bristol) it had a few years ago. As so often is the case the ad doesn't really sell it. Good good. Hope it has got a good new home. Location says Somerset. Where is it moored? (other than Somerset obviously) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Ryan Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Do we know which boat it is ? Cannot see any name in the advert. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 I suspect it is the Aster. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Pink Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Good good. Hope it has got a good new home. Location says Somerset. Where is it moored? (other than Somerset obviously) Bathampton on the Kennet and Avon last time I saw it. And yes, it is Aster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedwheel Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Hazel up for sale. http://narrowboats.apolloduck.co.uk/display.phtml?aid=296775 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagedamager Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 5k cheaper in two years...... getting closer to a price i'd be willing to pay, i do like her!! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 5k cheaper in two years...... getting closer to a price i'd be willing to pay, i do like her!! Dan Probably now needs at least £5k more work than she did 2 years ago........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagedamager Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 and the rest. She was pretty sound in '93 when we raised her at Trent Lock, the top plank on the LH side at the back was weak, but otherwise watertight. I'm not sure what work has been done in the time since, other than recaulking? i need to have a look at the old threads on her! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 (edited) Out of interest, is any old boat worth more than £10? If you listen to old boat owners talking about other old boats they all sink all the time, have been badly restored, need loads of work, are not the boat they are supposed to be and have no knees. I don't know why you bother buying in such a pool of sharks Richard Edited April 2, 2013 by RLWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Out of interest, is any old boat worth more than £10? If you listen to old boat owners talking about other old boats they all sink all the time, have been badly restored, need loads of work, are not the boat they are supposed to be and have no knees. This only applies to other people's old boats! The rose tinted spectacles that come with your own historic boat purchase show something of near perfection, (OK, maybe not the mechanical gear linkage mechanism!). Didn't your "ex commercial boat" need its chines fixed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Only a little It does have no knees though Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedwheel Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 This only applies to other people's old boats! Absolutely ..... the new bottom, current bits of steelwork just finished, engine works about to begin, paint job and back cabin fit out on my boat don't count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 (edited) Absolutely ..... the new bottom, current bits of steelwork just finished, engine works about to begin, paint job and back cabin fit out on my boat don't count. And do you also have a set of dark tales about every other old boat on the cut? Richard More on Hazel on the Historic boats website Edited April 2, 2013 by RLWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedwheel Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 And do you also have a set of dark tales about every other old boat on the cut? Richard I could probably have a good go...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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