magnetman Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 On 16/02/2019 at 21:01, roland elsdon said: I investigated liz a few years ago. It was lovely but at that time lets say she had big hips.. Yes £40k does seem an awful lot of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlt Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 On 17/02/2019 at 01:01, Darrenroberts said: You could nearly buy Birmingham for that... Well...Bordesley Green perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roland elsdon Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 Solihull ( value of landrovers has dropped) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWM Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 On 16/02/2019 at 18:22, stagedamager said: The fore end over plating along the chine doesn't look very good. Doesn't seem to follow the shape whatsoever. There was some equally hideous overplating on Hawkesbury when we purchased her, done as a chine repair to avoid the expense of doing it properly. Now removed and sorted out correctly, most of the metal underneath was serviceable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrenroberts Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 3 hours ago, BWM said: There was some equally hideous overplating on Hawkesbury when we purchased her, done as a chine repair to avoid the expense of doing it properly. Now removed and sorted out correctly, most of the metal underneath was serviceable. Have u got any pics of the repair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWM Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Darrenroberts said: Have u got any pics of the repair? I've managed to find a couple, the second one down shows clearly the steelwork intact after removing the overplating. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB Esk Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 54 minutes ago, BWM said: I've managed to find a couple, the second one down shows clearly the steelwork intact after removing the overplating. Good for you for getting that sorted out properly, well worth doing right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrenroberts Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 4 hours ago, BWM said: I've managed to find a couple, the second one down shows clearly the steelwork intact after removing the overplating. Loverly job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Lewis Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 I think that there is a bit of historic boat left in this one! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1927-BCN-57-Liveaboard-Narrowboat-Irene-/233141519495?fbclid=IwAR0JHvE-aSv0OLBDAcFQ1mHAqrHXwHUUvtGyN5gHkv82P6nV8liwzRP8h98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloudinspector Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 Trent 5 re-listed https://www.apolloduck.eu/boat/yarwoods-70-traditional/573934 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrtm Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 On 24/02/2019 at 19:07, Cloudinspector said: Trent 5 re-listed https://www.apolloduck.eu/boat/yarwoods-70-traditional/573934 wasn't this for sale a year or so ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek R. Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 I'm sure it was up last year sometime. It's a tidy looking boat - I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted February 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 Yes Trent No 5 was previously listed- I think that is acknowledged by Cloudinspector by saying "relisted". It is indeed a tidy and attractive boat, (well it's a Northwich!) . The cover over the hold is a highly unusual feature though. I t is supposed to be recreating its appearance as a tanker, but where it is raised above the gunwales there is just open space down the sides. I've never really been able to get my brain around it - clearly if you are in the hold you have to crouch heavily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noddyboater Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 12 minutes ago, alan_fincher said: Yes Trent No 5 was previously listed- I think that is acknowledged by Cloudinspector by saying "relisted". It is indeed a tidy and attractive boat, (well it's a Northwich!) . The cover over the hold is a highly unusual feature though. I t is supposed to be recreating its appearance as a tanker, but where it is raised above the gunwales there is just open space down the sides. I've never really been able to get my brain around it - clearly if you are in the hold you have to crouch heavily. I had a good look at Trent 5 when she was on the market last autumn. The hold covers are left open at gunnel height for ventilation and to allow some natural light into the “hold”, which is actually still the original tanks. It also of course allows rain, rubbish and rats access too, but it’s kept in very tidy order down there by the owner. He occasionally does a coal run when the hatch covers can be lifted and moved around like blue tops. She’s had an interesting history, built for relatively short runs which didn’t involve any locks which could be why the bows are in such good shape. Also spent time carrying passengers on the Erewash in the front tank compartment, after a good clean out you’d hope! It’s originality is unfortunately the sticking point, the baseplate is thin which the owner openly admits. He had a section replaced where it holed riding over an obstruction on the BCN, but didn’t feel the need for a full bottom. It also has never had a hull survey, although it has been docked since my viewing so that could have changed. A lovely boat kept in great condition by her owner, it’s certainly his pride and joy. I got the impression he didn’t mind looking after her for a bit more boating time til she sells! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipistrelle Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 Little Ricky Mira (can't see it in this thread).https://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/Canal-Narrow-Boats-for-sale/72ft-walker-and-ricky-star-class/252480?utm_source=newsnow&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=sailboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) Phobos https://www.apolloduck.com/boat/harland-amp-wolff-72-traditional/594883 Editied to add I see this is already sold. Edited February 27, 2019 by David Mack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrowcycles Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 (edited) Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143170666642 Ive seen this on a thread recently, like the bow. Not many Uxbridge steel barrel co boats around. Edited March 15, 2019 by sparrowcycles spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlt Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 On 27/02/2019 at 10:05, pipistrelle said: Little Ricky Mira (can't see it in this thread).https://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/Canal-Narrow-Boats-for-sale/72ft-walker-and-ricky-star-class/252480?utm_source=newsnow&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=sailboats I love the bathroom. Steampunk engineering at its finest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koukouvagia Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 On 27/02/2019 at 10:05, pipistrelle said: Little Ricky Mira (can't see it in this thread).https://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/Canal-Narrow-Boats-for-sale/72ft-walker-and-ricky-star-class/252480?utm_source=newsnow&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=sailboats Reduced from £44,800 to £35,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 11 hours ago, carlt said: I love the bathroom. Steampunk engineering at its finest. It does look inviting, and I like your word "steampunk"; is that your own invention? From the outside, the combination of a false clothed semi-hold and 'bus windows is rather incongruous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB Esk Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 11 hours ago, carlt said: I love the bathroom. Steampunk engineering at its finest. Just hope that extension lamp is 12 volts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted March 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 11 hours ago, carlt said: I love the bathroom. Steampunk engineering at its finest. 8 minutes ago, Athy said: It does look inviting, and I like your word "steampunk"; is that your own invention? It never ceases to amuse me just how out of touch with the modern world you can be! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) 12 minutes ago, alan_fincher said: It never ceases to amuse me just how out of touch with the modern world you can be! It never ceases to amaze me what a cheeky sausage (vege of course) you can be. I wonder if a man who runs two 1936 boats can claim to be at the forefront of modern living. Edited March 16, 2019 by Athy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyG Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 1 minute ago, alan_fincher said: It never ceases to amuse me just how out of touch with the modern world you can be! I think we have all become so addicted to Google/Wikipedia and so on, that we assume everyone is like us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted March 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Athy said: It never ceases to amaze me what a cheeky sausage (vege of course) you can be. I wonder if a man who runs two 1936 boats can claim to be at the forefront of modern living. Even with two 1936 boats I have known for some time what Steampunk is. This may, (or may not!) be influenced by the fact that several owners of similar boats are often seen crewing them in Steampunk related attire. You are right in a way though..... Just about to leave for the Bluebell Railway where hopefully we will be puled by some "modern" steam, some of it dating from the 1870s..... Edited March 16, 2019 by alan_fincher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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