pete harrison Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 (edited) Mabel and Forget me Not are now listed on Ebay. Sadly I think the price is unrealistic considering the boats out there that are in better order but at a much lower price (starting at "free to good home") Edited to add Clicky I do not think I have appeared on Ebay before Interestingly the advertiser has amended my document for MABEL to say that the engine fitted in place of the original Petter was an Armstrong Siddeley, whereas I stated it was a Parsons Merganser. I have both the Parsons and Armstrong Siddeley engine serial numbers for this particular installation, and my document is now altered to reflect popular opinion rather than historical accuracy. I now have Andy and Liz's surname though which I did not have prior to this advert edit = Since writing to the owners I have tied up several loose ends regarding the post 1987 owners of this pair of boats. Edited June 5, 2016 by pete harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrtm Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 I enquired about these ages ago before they were removed then put back up (not on ebay) they seam to have the answer about price of well we can discuss price and i was i still want to see them but youll be looking at a few k rather than 23k and still got the same answer i showed the pic to amanda and got an instant no. Im not buying a boat with no cabin at all. I know from the conversations they have a spare Armstrong for mable and quite a lot of spare parts for the cabins and stoves ect but they ov didnt take me very seriously when i said i would look but would only be offering a few k as to a few k being a reasonable offer. Yes both sunk again not so long ago they do go down a pump them out apparently. Think the mum is selling for the owner as the owner now lives abroad if i remember correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrtm Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Just notice if you read the description carefully it says for sale at and quote £23.000 i dont know about you but a decimals where it is reads to me as £23 ill give £23 for them!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Yes both sunk again not so long ago they do go down a pump them out apparently. We pass them regularly, they haven't floated for a couple of years now. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 (edited) Does seem an odd price. I suppose if you can get £200 for a windlass... Perhaps there is some cachet in old completely nackered boats. In which case someone will be raiding Harefield flash Typo Edited June 5, 2016 by magnetman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChimneyChain Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 (edited) Large woolwich cantly £170,000 plus mooring 1936, Narrow Boat & Residential Mooring Narrow Boats > Traditional Alerts | Watch this Advert | All Seller's Ads Printer-friendly version Price, Contact & Location Status: Available Insure this Boat Finance this Boat Transport this Boat Price: £170,000 | Location: Hertfordshire UK [View Map] Advertiser: Robin Matthews Telephone:01424 424114 Contact: [ Send Enquiry ] Website:http://apolloduck.net/475720 Description 71ft 6in.(22mts) Ex working boat, moored on soughtafter privet, Non-Towpath, transferable residential mooring on the Grand Union Canalin Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. The moorings have Car Park with a locked post room, toilet, rubbish and Elsan disposal facilities. The moorings are 10/15 mins walk to Rickmansworth Station (20 mins to London). The private sunny gardenis easily maintained, with onsite mains water and electricity. The Town "Class Large Woolwich Narrowboat Cantly"was built in 1936 by Harland & Wolff, Woolwich for the Grand Union Canal Carrying Co. carrying cargo between London and Birmingham until being sold by British Waterways in 1962. She has been owned and maintained in very good mechanical condition for 30 years by a keen canal enthusiast and comes with a Boat Safety Certificate (April 2016) valid until 2020 and Full Dry Dock Survey (June 2012) valid until 2018. Her original two cylinder 18.5h.p. National diesel engine was overhauled in 2012 and still possesses the original mechanical controls and paint work in the "Boatsman" cabin. Cantles' main accommodation comprises of: A full length double bedroom, integral cupdoarb space with integral water tank beneath. Private shower, washbasin and toilet (portable WC) room. Living room, (with pull out double bed from L shaped seating) dining table & back boiler stove to central heating. A full size kitchen with cooker, water heater (Gas) and combined mains/24V/ gas fridge. There is mains 240Volt lighting and power throughout. Specifications Builder: Harland & Wolff Make: Harland & Wolff Model: 71 Traditional Year constructed: 1936 Length over all: 71' 5 Edited June 6, 2016 by ChimneyChain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 There's a hedge under the boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 (edited) How much..........? Makes Dover looks like it is for sale for peanuts. Edited June 6, 2016 by Ray T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 How much..........? Makes Dover looks like it is for sale for peanuts. £70k for the boat, £100k premium for the mooring lease I'd imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 Prices are definitely going up! http://narrowboats.apolloduck.co.uk/advert.phtml?id=471459 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 £100k for a mooring on Hall Farm in Rickmansworth?? What is the world coming to? Do they know about the undesirables opposite at tge Bitchworth moorings Regents park yes I can understand a big premium being added to the boat value.. but Ricky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark99 Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 £100k for a mooring on Hall Farm in Rickmansworth?? What is the world coming to? Do they know about the undesirables opposite at tge Bitchworth moorings Regents park yes I can understand a big premium being added to the boat value.. but Ricky? I assume the £100K is just a reservation fee and then you have to pay a lot per annum just to keep it there as mooring fees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek R. Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Sounds like 'key' money to me. The devil will be in the details of contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek R. Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 (edited) Re: PROGRESS, It appears the boat is sold, but not to the Ebay bidder, and will be exchanging at the end of the mooring contract in Brum. so we won't be getting a quick cruise anywhere. Probably better for me! Also, I see TYCHO's asking price has dropped - a bit. https://m.apolloduck.com/display.phtml?aid=473783&rid=aa&z=aa Edited June 8, 2016 by Derek R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furnessvale Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Also, I see TYCHO's asking price has dropped - a bit. https://m.apolloduck.com/display.phtml?aid=473783&rid=aa&z=aa Methinks if I owned TYCHO, I would try to negotiate a discount on length with CRT based on the fact that a good chunk of it is no use whatsoever to me but is preserving the heritage of the canals! George ex nb Alton retired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Methinks if I owned TYCHO, I would try to negotiate a discount on length with CRT based on the fact that a good chunk of it is no use whatsoever to me but is preserving the heritage of the canals! George ex nb Alton retired You probably get a Historic license in the first place Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FadeToScarlet Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Methinks if I owned TYCHO, I would try to negotiate a discount on length with CRT based on the fact that a good chunk of it is no use whatsoever to me but is preserving the heritage of the canals! George ex nb Alton retired I wouldn't say "of no use", it's the nuclear option for Bridgehole Chicken games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roland elsdon Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Caggy for sale new and used boat company....no room left in our fleet .as boys toy makes tycho look subtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Caggy for sale new and used boat company....no room left in our fleet .as boys toy makes tycho look subtle Where? http://newandusedboat.co.uk/used-boats.php?sort=name Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek R. Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 The sale of PROGRESS has again fallen through. So if anyone has the urge, contact should be made. Is this Progress up for sale again? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Historic-1936-Wooden-Narrowboat-Tug-50ft-/252393132111 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Did it really get sold on ebay for £10k? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek R. Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 There was one bidder through Ebay who failed to follow through with the purchase. A second person had been looking at the boat with interest, but they too have decided not to purchase. The boat is still for sale. This from the vendors wife today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted June 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 (edited) Methinks if I owned TYCHO, I would try to negotiate a discount on length with CRT based on the fact that a good chunk of it is no use whatsoever to me but is preserving the heritage of the canals! George ex nb Alton retired I know that this never applied to your unconverted boat, George, but doesn't the same apply to many people who pay for up to 72 feet of boat, and get to actually have the benefit of just 8 feet of living space? Where? http://newandusedboat.co.uk/used-boats.php?sort=name Richard Alphabetically under "C"! Linky What an odd place to market such a unique boat! "Bowthruster: None" Edited June 10, 2016 by alan_fincher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete harrison Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Caggy for sale new and used boat company.... I do not remember CAGGY being the shiney tug it is now when Alan 'Caggy' Stevens was operating it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 I do not remember CAGGY being the shiney tug it is now when Alan 'Caggy' Stevens was operating it No. It's awkward lines under a patina of grime had charm. With shiny paint it looks very wrong Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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