Historic Boats for sale online

[Nightwatch]

Thanks for clarifying that for me.

[John Brightley]

That's not a star, it's a compass. The boat is called "The North"

As the HNBC webpage shows, it was also known as 'Lion' for many years - it was owned by former working boater John Saxon. It was based in the Coventry area and quite well known in the '80's. If I read it correctly, the sale advert suggests it might be the Saxon family who are selling the boat.

Edited March 26, 2016 by John Brightley

[zenataomm]

For many years it was tied up against the garden of the first house, non towpath after the road bridge as you enter Braunston from Hillmorton.

[Ray T]

As the HNBC webpage shows, it was also known as 'Lion' for many years - it was owned by former working boater John Saxon. It was based in the Coventry area and quite well known in the '80's. If I read it correctly, the sale advert suggests it might be the Saxon family who are selling the boat.

 

Just spoken to Mike H and he tells me John Saxon sold Lion to John Blunn who may have it for sale?

 

Any excuse for a piccy, Mike & John.

 

 

 

 

Edited March 27, 2016 by Ray T

[Johnboy770]

 

Just spoken to Mike H and he tells me John Saxon sold Lion to John Blunn who may have it for sale?

 

Any excuse for a piccy, Mike & John.

 

Yes it is John Blunn and Mavis who are selling it.

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[CheekyMonkey84]

Has this one been shared? http://narrowboats.apolloduck.co.uk/feature.phtml?id=439181

[Athy]

Looks as if it may offer a great opportunity to spend lots of money - but the asking price reflects this.

[John Brightley]

Has this one been shared? http://narrowboats.apolloduck.co.uk/feature.phtml?id=439181

See post #2342 in this thread - it was formerly called HOTHOLER. Been for sale since at least last September. Conversion originally by Malcolm Braine so the basics should be of good quality.

Edited March 27, 2016 by John Brightley

[FadeToScarlet]

See post #2342 in this thread - it was formerly called HOTHOLER. Been for sale since at least last September. Conversion originally by Malcolm Braine so the basics should be of good quality.

I believe this is the boat that was a floating art gallery/picture framers in "Here at the Weekend".

[baz gimson]

Salters Inspection Launch for the Southern Oxford Canal,

 

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1920s-Salters-Launch-30ft-boat-for-restoration-project-/162020996837?hash=item25b93436e5:g:Pg8AAOSwQjNW-QD4

[RLWP]

Salters Inspection Launch for the Southern Oxford Canal,

 

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1920s-Salters-Launch-30ft-boat-for-restoration-project-/162020996837?hash=item25b93436e5:g:Pg8AAOSwQjNW-QD4

 

 

NOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I love inspection launches. I have a great love of wooden boats as part of the history of canals

 

And I have a choice of engines to go into it

 

Thank goodness I haven't got any money to buy it

 

Richard

 

MORE: Is it what the advert says it is - a Southern Oxford inspection launch?

Edited March 28, 2016 by RLWP

[Guest User]

 

 

NOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I love inspection launches. I have a great love of wooden boats as part of the history of canals

 

And I have a choice of engines to go into it

 

Thank goodness I haven't got any money to buy it

 

Richard

 

MORE: Is it what the advert says it is - a Southern Oxford inspection launch?

 

It does rather look more suited to the river. .... but it's starting at only 99p, and the advert says any offer from an enthusiast will be considered

LCx

It also mentions that the hull has been completely lined with fibreglass, "necessitating careful treatment of outer surface (largely complete but requiring final attention before entering water" ?

Edited March 28, 2016 by Lady Cassandra

[RLWP]

 

It also mentions that the hull has been completely lined with fibreglass,

 

Remembering Carlt's advice, this may be the kiss of death

 

Richard

[Athy]

 

 

 

 

MORE: Is it what the advert says it is - a Southern Oxford inspection launch?

I think the wording is along the lines of "believed to be..." which may, of course, equate to "we wish that it had been,..."

[RLWP]

I think the wording is along the lines of "believed to be..." which may, of course, equate to "we wish that it had been,..."

 

Yes, I suspect that is the truth

 

I'm surprised by the square transom, it looks very awkward

 

Richard

[billS]

Remembering Carlt's advice, this may be the kiss of death

 

Richards

I think that may depend on the type of construction. A friend of mine fiberglassed a double diagonal mahogany on oak ex RN admirals barge back in the late 70s. It's still going strong and has been virtually maintenance free.

 

Incidentally, it is powered by a beautiful pair of 6 cylinder Garners.

[Paul H]

Salter's used to run a fleet of holiday hire boats from Oxford with one also suitable for the Oxford Canal. I think this is it.

 

Paul

[RLWP]

Salter's used to run a fleet of holiday hire boats from Oxford with one also suitable for the Oxford Canal. I think this is it.

 

Paul

 

That would make more sense, I think

 

Richard

[AMModels]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/58-narrow-boat-Warspite-liveaboard-canal-boat-narrowboat-/182040264210?hash=item2a6271fe12:g:Uy8AAOSwUuFW1Zp0

 

Warspite is for sale, not quite what is usually found on this thread but for those who remember them it was one of the Royal Navy's foray into canal boats, Warspite was the nuclear submarine of the trio.

[Derek R.]

Ex maintenance flat for sale ARCLID built 1980:

http://tinyurl.com/z8xfeg6

[RLWP]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/58-narrow-boat-Warspite-liveaboard-canal-boat-narrowboat-/182040264210?hash=item2a6271fe12:g:Uy8AAOSwUuFW1Zp0

 

Warspite is for sale, not quite what is usually found on this thread but for those who remember them it was one of the Royal Navy's foray into canal boats, Warspite was the nuclear submarine of the trio.

 

 

 

You'll notice Warspite still carries the handrail and bulbous bow from when she was a submarine

 

I have been in her engine bay, it still shows it's RN origins there too. It is massively over specified! There are two complete raw water intake systems, including two water pumps, with a changeover valve.

 

Richard

[Athy]

It's not often that "massively over-specified" and "BMC 1.5" refer to the same boat. I would have expected twin Gardners at the very least.

[RLWP]

It's not often that "massively over-specified" and "BMC 1.5" refer to the same boat. I would have expected twin Gardners at the very least.

 

I did say massively, not idiotically

 

Richard

[MtB]

 

You'll notice Warspite still carries the handrail and bulbous bow from when she was a submarine

 

I have been in her engine bay, it still shows it's RN origins there too. It is massively over specified! There are two complete raw water intake systems, including two water pumps, with a changeover valve.

 

Richard

 

 

I can't imagine some of those fitting under Nell Bridge!

[Athy]

 

I did say massively, not idiotically

 

Richard

"Gardner" and "idiotically" are not often mentioned together either, except perhaps when referring to the prices which their owners paid for them.