David Mack Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 1 minute ago, Darrenroberts said: It’s crazzy how Boats deteriorate that badly in a relatively short space of time Late 80s is over 30 years ago. Back then Ely was less than 30 years old, it is now twice that age. Wooden boats weren't even expected to last more than 30 years. Ely may be a bit down at heel, but is still a 'blank canvas' for someone to take forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrenroberts Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 1 minute ago, David Mack said: Late 80s is over 30 years ago. Back then Ely was less than 30 years old, it is now twice that age. Wooden boats weren't even expected to last more than 30 years. Ely may be a bit down at heel, but is still a 'blank canvas' for someone to take forward. I mean, I’ve seen a few well turned boats in images from the 80s/90s that are in stark contrast to how they are at present. I know 30 years is a significant amount of time but you would have thought at least some one at some point during that time might of had a quick whip round with a paint brush ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 10 minutes ago, Darrenroberts said: I mean, I’ve seen a few well turned boats in images from the 80s/90s that are in stark contrast to how they are at present. The same can be said of a few well turned out boaters from the 80s/90s.... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrenroberts Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 Just now, David Mack said: The same can be said of a few well turned out boaters from the 80s/90s.... ? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddle Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 To be fair - though perhaps indicating the level of neglect over the ages - the listing does say that Ely has had a new bottom and sides. (Which makes one wonder whether there is anything left of the original.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roland elsdon Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 On 01/09/2020 at 18:44, Darrenroberts said: It’s crazzy how Boats deteriorate that badly in a relatively short space of time The boats behind are our old boats. Terry was making our new side cloths and top cloths which are still on Atalanta. The headlight on her ( you can just see it) was a gas powered bullfinch which we used to light before going through Braunston or Blisworth. In those days our moorings were at Stowe Hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doratheexplorer Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 On 28/08/2020 at 17:59, Tim Lewis said: I see on Facebook that Yeoford is for sale at £25,000, sorry no link yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1uk Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 I’ve been meaning to ask this for months, but as we’re moored at Nether Heyford tonight I was reminded. The boats (I can’t remember their names) that had their own mooring here, by the house, that were looking more and more neglected are no longer here. Anyone who what’s happened to them? I’m sure Alan mentioned a few hundred pages back that the owner had always declined to sell them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frangar Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 1 minute ago, adam1uk said: I’ve been meaning to ask this for months, but as we’re moored at Nether Heyford tonight I was reminded. The boats (I can’t remember their names) that had their own mooring here, by the house, that were looking more and more neglected are no longer here. Anyone who what’s happened to them? I’m sure Alan mentioned a few hundred pages back that the owner had always declined to sell them. Gone to that London! But for once not to be a liveaboard....they are being restored and added to an already existing operators fleet of rather well turned out boats.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1uk Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, frangar said: Gone to that London! But for once not to be a liveaboard....they are being restored and added to an already existing operators fleet of rather well turned out boats.... That’s good to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 (edited) 39 minutes ago, frangar said: Gone to that London! But for once not to be a liveaboard....they are being restored and added to an already existing operators fleet of rather well turned out boats.... Not sure when, but the previous owner passed away recently. The boats are Edgware & Balham. Edited September 3, 2020 by Ray T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 6 minutes ago, Ray T said: Not sure when, but the previous owner passed away recently. The boats are Edgware & Balham. The Pinnocks have added them to their fleet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, matty40s said: The Pinnocks have added them to their fleet. That's great! Michael's Josher EMU is a seriously well kept boat. I'll look forward to seeing the GU boats. Excellent news. Edited September 3, 2020 by magnetman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frangar Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 20 minutes ago, matty40s said: The Pinnocks have added them to their fleet. You’ve spoilt the surprise now!...he’s cracking on with them already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roland elsdon Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 But but but they are Guccc boats, the Rolls Royce of Narrowboats, not them heavy ar@ed joshua’s. They have electric start and lumination. I predict technical issues, when it comes to the modern bits. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo No2 Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, Ray T said: Not sure when, but the previous owner passed away recently. The boats are Edgware & Balham. This is worth a read - especially Alan's obituary - you never really know anyone's background until you learn about it and sadly, despite having talked to him regularly, I had no idea of his immense skills and commitment to his community. Edited September 4, 2020 by Leo No2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagedamager Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 1 minute ago, Leo No2 said: This is worth a read - especially Alan's obituary - you never really know anyone's background until you learn about it and sadly, despite having talked to him regularly, I no idea of his skills and commitment to his community. I work very closely with unusual rigging as they rigged all the shows I worked on, War Horse, Phantom and Les Mis. He built an excellent company who are industry leaders in what they do. His loss sent shockwaves through the industry and it was inevitably too late to sit and have a pint with him and discuss all things boaty and theatre. A sad loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWM Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 12 hours ago, magnetman said: That's great! Michael's Josher EMU is a seriously well kept boat. I'll look forward to seeing the GU boats. Excellent news. The exciting thing about these boats being acquired by Michael is that he will look to preserve the originality of these boats, even though derelict they retain much more than many unsympathetic rebuilds often do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 Exactly. That is why I am so pleased about it. I have already given Michael the FMC boathook I found with the magnet and will also be giving him some other things which will help with the GU boats. It's really good when you get people who do things properly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, stagedamager said: I work very closely with unusual rigging as they rigged all the shows I worked on, War Horse, Phantom and Les Mis. He built an excellent company who are industry leaders in what they do. His loss sent shockwaves through the industry and it was inevitably too late to sit and have a pint with him and discuss all things boaty and theatre. A sad loss. It's just clicked that the massive unit behind the wharf at Bugbrooke, which always looked very interesting, )but I didnt know what they did other than stages), was his business. Very interesting character, a shame he never got round to doing anything with the pair.....obviously being too busy doing interesting and Unusual things. Edited September 4, 2020 by matty40s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUMPY Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 11 minutes ago, matty40s said: It's just clicked that the massive unit behind the wharf at Bugbrooke, which always looked very interesting, )but I didnt know what they did other than stages), was his business. Very interesting character, a shame he never got round to doing anything with the pair.....obviously being too busy doing interesting and Unusual things. I knew the business (having been in the entertainment industry for my whole working life) but didn't know he owned the boats, Funny how your recreation interests rarely get mentioned in your working life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frangar Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Loddon said: I knew the business (having been in the entertainment industry for my whole working life) but didn't know he owned the boats, Funny how your recreation interests rarely get mentioned in your working life. You and me both...only after reading that did the link seem obvious! Funny when your worlds suddenly collide! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim W Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 Ascot had a new bottom from engine room forward in 1981, new decks and cants too. However that was 40 years ago and she's now nearly 80 years old anyway. The back cabin is not original, rebuilt in 1970s by Malcom Braine I think when she was fully converted. Ascot was deconverted in 1981. Not sure who bought ascot from BW Wendover sales in 1968 but think it was Foxton Boat Services. The pennies in the back cabin step were installed by me in 1981. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenataomm Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Tim W said: Ascot had a new bottom from engine room forward in 1981, new decks and cants too. However that was 40 years ago and she's now nearly 80 years old anyway. The back cabin is not original, rebuilt in 1970s by Malcom Braine I think when she was fully converted. Ascot was deconverted in 1981. Not sure who bought ascot from BW Wendover sales in 1968 but think it was Foxton Boat Services. The pennies in the back cabin step were installed by me in 1981. I may have come into this thread haphazardly, I haven't seen Ascot up for sale. Has she still got the AS2? When did you have her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrtm Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 1 hour ago, zenataomm said: I may have come into this thread haphazardly, I haven't seen Ascot up for sale. Has she still got the AS2? When did you have her? Isn't ascot the fuel boat that looks rather sorry for itself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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