Sids Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Hi, I'm new to the forum, I've just bought a 25' river cruiser project but it's out the water in Hockley, Essex. It's a couple of tonnes so I need a four wheel trailer and 4x4 to tow it, oh and a person with both those things that can move it for me for a reasonable amount of money would be amazing! I'm on such a tight budget and the costs are spiralling with this, I need to move on board ASAP Any help or advice would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance Sid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlt Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 (edited) Try Shipleys It's a bit like ebay for the shifting trade...you tell them what you need and different companies bid for your custom. Expect quotes of around £400 and upwards and you may need to pay for a lift at either or both ends. Edited to add link: Clicky Edited to add again: 25' river cruiser always sounds interesting...any photos? Edited August 1, 2013 by carlt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sids Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Thanks Carl I've been advised I either need a four wheel trailer and a crane, or a flatbed with a crane to pick up and take me the 30 odd miles to the canal and just drop it straight in. I can't afford £400, that's half what I paid for the boat. Will get some pictures up when I can but its a bit of a wreck! Ill have a look at shipleys though thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlt Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Thanks Carl I've been advised I either need a four wheel trailer and a crane, or a flatbed with a crane to pick up and take me the 30 odd miles to the canal and just drop it straight in. I can't afford £400, that's half what I paid for the boat. Will get some pictures up when I can but its a bit of a wreck! Ill have a look at shipleys though thanks I'm only going on what quotes I've had but they were over much bigger distances so you may get a better quote if it's only 30 miles. It costs nothing to go on Shipleys.and ask for quotes so you've nothing to lose. I'm guessing it's on the River Crouch and not seaworthy enough to bring round onto the Thames? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 I can't afford £400 Better not ask about crane hire then Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUMPY Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Tonytugboat may well come in less than that http://www.tonytugboats.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlt Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Tonytugboat may well come in less than that http://www.tonytugboats.com Yes he was consistently the cheapest quote for me and, by all accounts, he has an excellent reputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 A truck with a hyab should be able to do that. Try looking in that area. You might be lucky with a back load if time is on your side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sids Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Thanks everyone. Yeah a flatbed that's 25' plus with a hyab is probably going to be my best bet. Then just gotta find somewhere we can pull up to the lee/regents and just drop it straight in with the crane. It's out the water on blocks in Hockley, it's nearer to the Thames yes but has no bsc/licence/engine/radio etc so taking it the tidal route is not really possible. The idea is to get it as close to my flat in Hackney as possible so I can get it ready for the winter. She's a lovely little boat but needs a lot of work, I picked her up cheap though with a view to renovating and selling on in a year or so. Ill be living aboard till then though. Will check out tugboats. It says he's based in bucks though, I'm east London. Exploring all angles at the moment though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davis Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 You have realised that it will need licencing on the Lee or Regents Canal, so will need a BSC and insurance first? And have you arranged a suitable mooring? As you may read here, finding something suitable might not be very easy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedyheron Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 I would second tony tugboat- moved our boat, very nice guy. Will travel pretty much anywhere. Think he has a friend with a Hyab and flat bed too so worth a call (just a satisfied customer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Ahem - HIAB, not Hyab Hydrauliska Industri AB is a Finnish manufacturer of loader cranes, demountable container handlers, forestry cranes, truck-mounted forklifts and tail lifts. In some countries, 'HIAB' is used as a synonym for a loader crane of any make. From Wikipedia, of course Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caprifool Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 (edited) Why the Swedish name if their Finnish? ETA. Ah, they bought it. Edited August 1, 2013 by Caprifool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sids Posted August 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 That's great thanks guys. Ill call him tomorrow. The license/bsc/insurance will all be sorted before she's on the water. It's just a case of chicken and egg and having a very limited budget. First and most important is actually finding a way to get her on the water and secure. I can sort the paperwork from there. Will be looking for a cheap outboard too if anyone can help with that. The boat is called sheer madness and seriously, it's very apt. The hull has just been re skimmed though and she's pretty huge inside. It's a big project but I'm looking forward to getting into it. First job is gonna be insulating and sourcing a stove. I've lived in a narrowboat before, well I am at the moment too actually, but this is my first cruiser. Thanks for the advice everyone Ill be constant cruising. No permanent mooring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davis Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Thanks for the advice everyone Ill be constant cruising. No permanent mooring. I hope you have read the innumerable threads on here about this and the possible changes that will be coming, especially in areas where lots of people think that "continuous cruising" means moving around a short distances only (like London)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Try Milbank Trucks and they are local to the pickup and drop area. I used them to move a portacabin, quite reasonable and very professional. No link to the company other than as a satisfied customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sids Posted August 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Thanks for the constructive input, I've called tonytugs and put a job on shipley. Don't really see the need for snipey comments but hey... Ce la vie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Muck Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 You'll need an engine of some sort first though. If you're not able to declare a home mooring they wont license it if it has no engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 That's great thanks guys. Ill call him tomorrow. The license/bsc/insurance will all be sorted before she's on the water. It's just a case of chicken and egg and having a very limited budget. First and most important is actually finding a way to get her on the water and secure. I can sort the paperwork from there. Will be looking for a cheap outboard too if anyone can help with that. The boat is called sheer madness and seriously, it's very apt. The hull has just been re skimmed though and she's pretty huge inside. It's a big project but I'm looking forward to getting into it. First job is gonna be insulating and sourcing a stove. I've lived in a narrowboat before, well I am at the moment too actually, but this is my first cruiser. Thanks for the advice everyone Ill be constant cruising. No permanent mooring. How do you plan to CC with no engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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