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Paddle Engager

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Conway back on eBay as "circumstances have changed". Presumably the woodworm have been reluctant to move out. 

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Historic-narrowboat-wooden/324272596603?_trkparms=aid%3D888008%26algo%3DDISC.CARDS%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20190920090938%26meid%3Dcf6d68dc1b9d444fb5c15a52b06feef1%26pid%3D100035%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D203070896549%26itm%3D324272596603%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DDiscV1&_trksid=p2047675.c100035.m1982

 

 

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7 minutes ago, Paddle said:

Conway back on eBay as "circumstances have changed". Presumably the woodworm have been reluctant to move out. 

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Historic-narrowboat-wooden/324272596603?_trkparms=aid%3D888008%26algo%3DDISC.CARDS%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20190920090938%26meid%3Dcf6d68dc1b9d444fb5c15a52b06feef1%26pid%3D100035%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D203070896549%26itm%3D324272596603%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DDiscV1&_trksid=p2047675.c100035.m1982

 

 

I didnt think it would be long, nearly most wooden boats under 10k will be back on sale quickly. To be fair she has been docked by looks and is at least afloat unlike when sold

 

The only one was Kent which sold cheap but had been rebuild mostly, but that went cheap due to engine dead which turned out not to be i did look but was told towy would have to go and I had only just bought her

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13 minutes ago, billybobbooth said:

I didnt think it would be long, nearly most wooden boats under 10k will be back on sale quickly. To be fair she has been docked by looks and is at least afloat unlike when sold

 

The only one was Kent which sold cheap but had been rebuild mostly, but that went cheap due to engine dead which turned out not to be i did look but was told towy would have to go and I had only just bought her

I think she's worth buying if just for .....

" flush toilet port holes"

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Jrtm Experienced

Jrtm

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Well they must have done alot of travelling as one of the pics is taken in Australia and the other must be half way there or back

Ray T Veteran II

Ray T

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8 minutes ago, billybobbooth said:

Well they must have done a lot of travelling as one of the pics is taken in Australia and the other must be half way there or back

It's back in the UK now. :D

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3 hours ago, billybobbooth said:

I didnt think it would be long, nearly most wooden boats under 10k will be back on sale quickly. To be fair she has been docked by looks and is at least afloat unlike when sold

 

The only one was Kent which sold cheap but had been rebuild mostly, but that went cheap due to engine dead which turned out not to be i did look but was told towy would have to go and I had only just bought her

Towy for Conway ? no chance 

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1 hour ago, Darrenroberts said:

Towy for Conway ? no chance 

No not conway Kent! Ill keep clear of Conway

Athy Veteran II

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I can see that there's history there, but it does look a bit of a shambles. Is the price realistic?

Jrtm Experienced

Jrtm

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2 hours ago, Athy said:

I can see that there's history there, but it does look a bit of a shambles. Is the price realistic?

No its worthless maybe 1k

zenataomm Veteran

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3 hours ago, Athy said:

I can see that there's history there, but it does look a bit of a shambles. Is the price realistic?

It's a popular price, the vendor likes it.

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Paddle Engager

Paddle

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How long have you owned the boat for? 1 year
Why are you selling her? Moving ashore

 

The above is in the ad and is an interview with the owners of STARCROSS. Presumably what they really mean is moving somewhere where their feet don't get wet. (I hate to be rude about beautiful old wooden boats, but one has to be realistic.)

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David Mack Veteran II

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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.

Darrenroberts Contributor

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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 ?

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David Mack Veteran II

David Mack

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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....

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Paddle Engager

Paddle

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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.)

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