Athy Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I had a look at the advert. She's outwardly attractive, but very basic inside, would perhaps suit a solo bloke. I seem to remember that there's no way through to the back without going outside. Would perhaps suit a hardy solo bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebee Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Ha. I like things basic. And I am indeed a solo bloke. Getting a hatch through to the engine room would be high on the list of things to look into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufford Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Ha. I like things basic. And I am indeed a solo bloke. Getting a hatch through to the engine room would be high on the list of things to look into. That's just cheating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedwheel Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Don't you have enough boats already? There is always space for another. Plus there is an engine in progress at the moment which will need a home at some point, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagedamager Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 We all have engines in progress looking for boats....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) Going back to the old Dutch barge in Kings Cross - I went past it today and took a couple of close-up photos. It is "in need of TLC" I would say and somewhat large for the cut with a slightly enormous wheelhouse but might be a bargain for someone? I assume she came by water and wheelhouse was added in situ. May have been craned in I suppose but unlikely and would be a massive headache to remove if it doesn't fit through the locks Anyway advert says no engine but clearly had one once - lovely big exhaust hole I expect it had a big kromhout or something Needs to be gone by January 16 apparently https://m.apolloduck.com/feature.phtml?id=418073 Edited October 20, 2015 by magnetman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedwheel Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 We all have engines in progress looking for boats....... Says the man with 2 buttys (butties?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagedamager Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Yep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billS Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Says the man with 2 buttys (butties?) What, like a left butty and a right butty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagedamager Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Yep. One for each foot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 45ft of Ex Thomas Clayton boat. Nurser built according to the canalplan boat listing. An interesting one as the buyer has to lift the boat out of the steel pontoon it is currently stored in. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/45FT-NARROW-WOOD-BOAT-PROJECT-SPARE-REPAIR-BOAT-IS-STORED-AT-CANVEY-ISLAND-/321898023542?hash=item4af29e0a76:g:n1gAAOSwl9BWJXNf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay4424 Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 I'd love to think that was what left of Ohio, but we're pretty sure shes long gone :-( (she was cut in two on the erewash canal, this I last saw in the water near Shardlow). seeing as this is now for sale I guess the old boy has been forced in to land base accomendation, or worse :-( shame has he had this from the year dot! Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 This is nice http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STUNNING-CONVERTED-CRUISING-DUTCH-HOTEL-BARGE-LIVEABOARD-1930-32T-MEDWAY/161855806602?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D33840%26meid%3D3185eafe45e34c3d8da39262a0a97683%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D18%26sd%3D321898023542 On the large side though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest User Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 45ft of Ex Thomas Clayton boat. Nurser built according to the canalplan boat listing. An interesting one as the buyer has to lift the boat out of the steel pontoon it is currently stored in. .... amazing what you can find in a skip these days LCx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 This is nice http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STUNNING-CONVERTED-CRUISING-DUTCH-HOTEL-BARGE-LIVEABOARD-1930-32T-MEDWAY/161855806602?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D33840%26meid%3D3185eafe45e34c3d8da39262a0a97683%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D18%26sd%3D321898023542 On the large side though. Some boats just look "right" regardless of size, and this one does to me. And she has a bar! Wouldn't want her though - pump-out loo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterboat Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Going back to the old Dutch barge in Kings Cross - I went past it today and took a couple of close-up photos. It is "in need of TLC" I would say and somewhat large for the cut with a slightly enormous wheelhouse but might be a bargain for someone? I assume she came by water and wheelhouse was added in situ. May have been craned in I suppose but unlikely and would be a massive headache to remove if it doesn't fit through the locks Anyway advert says no engine but clearly had one once - lovely big exhaust hole I expect it had a big kromhout or something Needs to be gone by January 16 apparently https://m.apolloduck.com/feature.phtml?id=418073 i would love her just looks a nice boat and would fit on the moorings here a nice lorry engine would do her well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek R. Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 .... amazing what you can find in a skip these days LCx As long as the skip floats, you'd be alright. Canvey Island though . . . Looks like the engine runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FMC Ling 317 Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) I'd love to think that was what left of Ohio, but we're pretty sure shes long gone :-( (she was cut in two on the erewash canal, this I last saw in the water near Shardlow). seeing as this is now for sale I guess the old boy has been forced in to land base accomendation, or worse :-( shame has he had this from the year dot! Jay I belive he passed away and I can't recall the name but she isn't Ohio. Edited October 21, 2015 by FMC Ling 317 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 This is nice http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STUNNING-CONVERTED-CRUISING-DUTCH-HOTEL-BARGE-LIVEABOARD-1930-32T-MEDWAY/161855806602?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D33840%26meid%3D3185eafe45e34c3d8da39262a0a97683%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D18%26sd%3D321898023542 On the large side though. The ad states it's in London. However the bridge in the background looks like it's on the Hamble. The bridge may be the M27. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 The ad states it's in London. However the bridge in the background looks like it's on the Hamble. The bridge may be the M27. Rochester I think on the medway i would love her just looks a nice boat and would fit on the moorings here a nice lorry engine would do her well I agree and she would fit on my mooring which is only 5 hours away by pusher tug but I already have a barge which I am rather keen on Definitely going to be a deal for someone if it has to go by January. 5 or 6 pot Gardner would be my engine choice for that boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay4424 Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 I belive he passed away and I can't recall the name but she isn't Ohio. reading hte ad I've now found it says ex-NB Hudson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 reading hte ad I've now found it says ex-NB Hudson Ah, I didn't spot the fake rivets. Did he build wooden-topped ones, then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 As long as the skip floats, you'd be alright. Canvey Island though . . . Looks like the engine runs. He is selling the engine separately. £1000 for a load of damp firewood seems a lot Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlt Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 He is selling the engine separately. £1000 for a load of damp firewood seems a lot Richard Yes especially as it is unlikely to come out of the pan either cheaply or in one piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenataomm Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 I remember the boat and its late owner well from Shardlow late 80s. When I saw the price of £1K my first thought was it's a bit steep for a small Lister. Reading on I see it's just for the rotten wood surrounding it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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