alan_fincher Posted October 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2023 1 hour ago, noddyboater said: The real Slough no longer has it's dropped gunwales, as seen recently on the permanent moorings at Stone. Still has the "funnel" though. Fair enough - it is a very good while since I last saw it - probably at Sawley, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noddyboater Posted October 12, 2023 Report Share Posted October 12, 2023 44 minutes ago, alan_fincher said: Fair enough - it is a very good while since I last saw it - probably at Sawley, I think. I must admit I'd got that used to it's distinctive look at Sawley I didn't recognise it at Stone. I presume the slightly thin bottom has received some attention too. I heard it sunk after being sold when a large piece of ballast was prised up to move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted October 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2023 2 hours ago, noddyboater said: I must admit I'd got that used to it's distinctive look at Sawley I didn't recognise it at Stone. I presume the slightly thin bottom has received some attention too. I heard it sunk after being sold when a large piece of ballast was prised up to move. I must admit I know little of the history, but do recall a lengthy debate, (probably on CWDF), when it was either acquired, (or perhaps about to be acquired), by someone who thought they could sort it out by having access to welders, but not welders who had any connection with boatbuilding. Thy sounded pretty clueless, so hopefully what they were planning for SLOUGH never happened. I believe one ownership change put it in the hands of an ex-working batman, but who passed away. I think I have that correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post magnetman Posted October 12, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, alan_fincher said: . I believe one ownership change put it in the hands of an ex-working batman, ... Was it Michael Keaton? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted October 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 16 hours ago, magnetman said: Was it Michael Keaton? ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 16 hours ago, alan_fincher said: but not welders who had any connection with boatbuilding. Thy sounded pretty clueless, so hopefully what they were planning for SLOUGH never happened. They did most of what they wanted to do using reclaimed wood(pallets), and other traditional techniques.....It sank again near Nuneaton....presumably after which it changed hands again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 11 minutes ago, alan_fincher said: ??? Batman... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 3 minutes ago, Liam said: Batman... I thought that was Clarke Kent... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-B Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 29 minutes ago, alan_fincher said: ??? Michael Keaton played Batman in a film …. #hopethatexplainesit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 Vesta is back on the Duck at a lower price (previously £58K) https://narrowboats.apolloduck.co.uk/boat/harland-and-wolff-40-tug-for-sale/735448 Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie57 Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Paul H said: Vesta is back on the Duck at a lower price (previously £58K) https://narrowboats.apolloduck.co.uk/boat/harland-and-wolff-40-tug-for-sale/735448 Paul - are you tempted Paul...........! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 1 hour ago, archie57 said: - are you tempted Paul...........! Its a gorgeous boat well worth the money in my opinion. I'd love to buy it, but living in a world containing such a delightful boat is actually enough... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 I'll be tempted by that one when I get confirmation that my aunt did leave me a five hundred grand legacy in her Will.. I have a suspicion the rumour is unfoundered (like my boats) but if it isn't then I could go there. It looks a bit narrow though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 23 minutes ago, magnetman said: I'll be tempted by that one when I get confirmation that my aunt did leave me a five hundred grand legacy in her Will.. I have a suspicion the rumour is unfoundered (like my boats) but if it isn't then I could go there. It looks a bit narrow though. It could easily be 7ft 1in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GilesMorris Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 My goodness, it's lucky there's an ocean between me and Vesta. That looks perilously close to "shut up and take my money" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 On 05/03/2023 at 13:07, alan_fincher said: I think this is a very substantial reduction for Narrow Boat Progress Now sold photo on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 1 hour ago, ditchcrawler said: Now sold photo on Facebook New owner has appeared with it on FaceBook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DShK Posted October 21, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 Xebec for sale again on Norton canes website. I just bought the Erewash butty Cedar from this thread 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted October 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 1 hour ago, DShK said: Xebec for sale again on Norton canes website. I just bought the Erewash butty Cedar from this thread Cow Roast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagedamager Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 4 hours ago, DShK said: Xebec for sale again on Norton canes website. I just bought the Erewash butty Cedar from this thread congratulations on your new purchase! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-B Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 4 hours ago, alan_fincher said: Cow Roast. 5 hours ago, DShK said: Xebec for sale again on Norton canes website. I just bought the Erewash butty Cedar from this thread Congratulations on your purchase …nice Butty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 Hint, if you carefully remove the blacking around the rear end, you will uncover the remnants of the original under rubbing strake painted roses and other artwork. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DShK Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 7 hours ago, matty40s said: Hint, if you carefully remove the blacking around the rear end, you will uncover the remnants of the original under rubbing strake painted roses and other artwork. Interesting! Is that common or specific to this boat? She was owned by Seymour-roseblade at one point, who as far as I can tell did have her a bit more decorative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 Very specific to that one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DShK Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 21 minutes ago, matty40s said: Very specific to that one. How lovely! Thanks for that! She's due a blacking so will see what I can uncover when she's out again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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