RLWP Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Just now, Captain Pegg said: It’s definitely modified. Have you seen it in the flesh? JP You know, I can't remember. I've seen so many pictures of it, and cruised past it's mooring in Tyseley. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Pegg Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 minute ago, RLWP said: You know, I can't remember. I've seen so many pictures of it, and cruised past it's mooring in Tyseley. Richard I had a good look in passing once. I’m confident there’s a conventional shaped bow behind the new prow. I guess it could be a modified shell rather than a modified second hand boat though. JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Just now, Captain Pegg said: a modified second hand boat though. JP From the roof shape and handrail, I think that's exactly what it is The handrail didn't extend all the way along the roof at one time Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Williams Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Dav and Pen said: Has something changed at Napton. I never actually measured Tadworth but it certainly went up napton loaded and empty many times and I always thought all grand unions were same length. Width might spread and they are not all straight which has caused problems in the napton flight. Just found classes and noticed it was width not length. Apologies Jaguar got stuck at Marston Doles Bottom, loaded. Just once. Had to flush her in. Luckily Esme was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenataomm Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 5 hours ago, TheBiscuits said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123821786931 This one should be considered as historic. It's certainly unique. I think you'll find it's written hysterical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek R. Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 2 hours ago, RLWP said: I still can't decide if this is all new or a modified boat. Early pictures of it certainly looked like it was an older shell extended Richard Are we talking about the same vessel? The electric powered Dutch Barge styled (? absolutely nothing Dutch about it) narrow boat with the diesel outboard fpr sale at £100,000? If so, the advert staes it was built in 2015 using "British steel" - this one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123821786931 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furnessvale Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 5 hours ago, Dav and Pen said: Has something changed at Napton. I never actually measured Tadworth but it certainly went up napton loaded and empty many times and I always thought all grand unions were same length. Width might spread and they are not all straight which has caused problems in the napton flight. Just found classes and noticed it was width not length. Apologies Not all. Cassiopaeia is at least 3" overlength. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 34 minutes ago, Derek R. said: Are we talking about the same vessel? The electric powered Dutch Barge styled (? absolutely nothing Dutch about it) narrow boat with the diesel outboard fpr sale at £100,000? If so, the advert staes it was built in 2015 using "British steel" - this one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123821786931 Yes Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB Esk Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 47 minutes ago, Derek R. said: Are we talking about the same vessel? The electric powered Dutch Barge styled (? absolutely nothing Dutch about it) narrow boat with the diesel outboard fpr sale at £100,000? If so, the advert staes it was built in 2015 using "British steel" - this one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123821786931 Also, remarkably shallow draughted to say it's carrying all those traction batteries. Almost like it can't be true...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 22 hours ago, pete harrison said: HYPERION and HYADES https://narrowboats.apolloduck.co.uk/boat/harland-and-wolff-71-traditional/611286 Interesting that they are described as iron. I thought GU boats from the 30s were steel ( some with wood bottoms). Nice pair of boats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 (edited) On 03/07/2019 at 21:13, ChimneyChain said: 70ft Fellows, Morton & Clayton 'Josher' Interesting that this pair come up, closely followed by Hyperion and Hyades minus the fuel selling equipment and business......is someone wanting somewhere a bit posher to live(Venice)......? Edited July 9, 2019 by matty40s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fittie Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, magnetman said: Interesting that they are described as iron. I thought GU boats from the 30s were steel ( some with wood bottoms). Nice pair of boats. Older GU boats were iron and wood then they move on to steel and wood and the all steel. Oh, and some were all wood. Edited July 9, 2019 by fittie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek R. Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 3 hours ago, RLWP said: Yes Richard And the historic relevance is ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, fittie said: Older GU boats were iron and wood then they move on to steel and wood and the all steel. Oh, and some were all wood. Thanks for that. I had previously thought the 1930s Harland and Wolff boats metal hull plating was steel not iron. Obviously GU boats were also built with wooden hulls but its the Woolwich boats detail I was not previously aware of. Edited July 9, 2019 by magnetman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, Derek R. said: And the historic relevance is ? God knows - why is the boat being discussed here in the first place? All I was saying was, it isn't all new, from what I have seen it's a modified used boat - not an historic Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Malcolm Braine stern? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek R. Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, RLWP said: God knows - why is the boat being discussed here in the first place? All I was saying was, it isn't all new, from what I have seen it's a modified used boat - not an historic Richard Aaah! That was biscuits that dropped that one in here. For amusement I expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 17 minutes ago, Derek R. said: Aaah! That was biscuits that dropped that one in here. For amusement I expect. I'll give him a good kick for both of us next time I see him Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 minute ago, RLWP said: I'll give him a good kick for both of us next time I see him Richard Ah! I see the age of customer care has not passed by. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, magnetman said: Malcolm Braine stern? Possibly Dennis Cooper CTS. Nicely done but the top guard iron is too thin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 These historic boats have been sold: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-48920904 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrtm Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 didnt the germans scuttle most of the fleet at the end to stop everyone using there technology? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenataomm Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 I hear the Blitzenschippen Admiral von Stinkumtrousers will soon be under restoration at Dunchurch Pools as soon as Hatton is repaired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham_Robinson Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 Ach zo it was only a matter of time. Hitler has been to Pooley Hall then Braunston now he's apparently on his way to Birmingham. For you, you 2.1336M schweinehunds das krieg ist zu ende. Star is up for sale I'm buying a Spitfire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete harrison Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 22 minutes ago, Graham_Robinson said: Star is up for sale I'm buying a Spitfire. Grand Union motor or Triumph Spitfire ? - now there is an ownership conundrum as which has the least rust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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