David Schweizer Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 (edited) Having owned Helvetia for eighteen years we have finally decided to call it a day, and she has been placed with Rugby Boats at Stowe Hill for sale. Details will not appear on the web site for several weeks as Dominic is about to depart for a well earned holiday, but if anyone is interested, they can talk to Steve, who will happily show them over the boat, or they can PM me for further details. As no photos will appear for a few weeks, here are a few taken very recently to show what she looks like:- Edited September 19, 2015 by David Schweizer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Having owned Helvetia for eighteen years we have finally decided to call it a day, and she has been placed with Rugby Boats at Stowe Hill for sale. Details will not appear on the web site for several weeks as Dominic is about to depart for a well earned holiday, but if anyone is interested, they can talk to Steve, who will happily show them over the boat, or they can PM me for further details. As no photos will appear for a few weeks, here are a few taken very recently to show what she looks like:- Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Always sad to see anyone 'going' - is it time to give up boating or just time to give up on the cut ? There are quite a few this year that have declared their intentions to depart - ourselves included - its off to Sea for us. Good luck in whatever you do in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 I can confirm she is very shiny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FadeToScarlet Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 One of the nicest fore ends on a modern boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Sorry to hear you are departing from the cut. Hope the sale of your boat goes smoothly for you. Take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 (edited) Good luck for the future David Nice boat that is Edited September 19, 2015 by magnetman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettie Boo Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 David - all the very best with the sale, it is a lovely looking boat. I'm sure Ray will miss your outings, as he always speaks so fondly of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Hogg Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Good luck with the sale and I appreciate how you feel, tis a long time around a boat and it becomes part of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 We've only met a couple of times. Sad that you are selling up. May Margaret and I wish you luck for the future, whatever you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobaltcodd Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 A really lovely looking boat - it may be worth putting just a very few details on here, such as length, age, engine type, pump out / cassette, dinette?, number of beds etc incase someone is interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 (edited) David & Jan best wishes for the future. If ever you need a "fix" in the future you know who to call. Having been aboard on a few occasions she is a cracking boat, very well maintained and any future owner will have a wonderful boat. Edited September 19, 2015 by Ray T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueb Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 The best of luck with the next stage of your life adventure. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heffalump Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 David, I'm sad to hear that you're selling. Will you be sticking around? How long is Helvetia and what is your asking price? All the best Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Schweizer Posted September 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 (edited) Thanks for all the good wishes, It really will be the end of an era, especially for me, as this year marks fifty years since i first became involved with canals and narrowboats. But everything has to come to an end, and I would rather quit before my aging body tells me to stop. I may turn up to the occassional historic boat rally, but I doubt that I shall be persuaded to take a tiller in my hand again. As for the boat, I am unwilling to anounce the asking price until the boat is placed onto Rugby Boats website, but it will reflect the build quality and condition. if anyone is seriously interested I would prefer them to contact the broker, I am, however, prepared to provide a few details:-, Built in 1982 by Braunston Canal Services, steelwork by Roger Farrington and Dave Thomas. Length 52 ft, Shell 10mm base, 6mm hull sides, and 5mm cabin sides and roof. Engine BMC 1.5 with PRM 160D (now re-named 260D) re-built by Jonathon Hewitt of UCC Braunston in 2006 (1,600 hours since re-build) The Interior has been almost completely re-fitted it pine and mahogany trim to provide spacious accomodation, and lots of storage space. Four berths - 2 singles (convertable to cross boat double) in back cabin and a convertable double bed settee unit in the saloon. Porta Potti toilet with a second complete spare unit. The exterior was competely stripped back to bare metal, all fittings removed and re-painted by John Sanderson at Dadfords Wharf in 2012. Signwriting by Dave Moore and all Roses and Castles by Ron Hough. New Boat Safety Certificate in July 2015 New Hull Survey, Hull Blacked, New Sacrificial Anodes, and Stern Gland Re-Packed - September 2015 Helvetia is a traditional (some people say pretty) looking boat from a Classic Builder and is in very nice condition. She would idealy suit a family looking for a good solid holiday cruising boat, which has some individuality. Here are a couple of images of the interior ( please excuse the clutter) Edited September 21, 2015 by David Schweizer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharl Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 David, Always enjoyed your posts, hope you will continue to post. The pictures of your boat look lovely and am sure that you will find her next owner quickly. I will keep an eye on Rugby Boats website though I don't think we are quite in the right time to fully own a boat just yet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Sorry to hear that you are leaving goat ng behind. Although we have never met, I quickly sussed out that you posts are informative withoutvyoubhaving an axe to grind. Best of luck for the future. Do you intend to continue to post on here or will it be a complete break? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Clutter, David? What clutter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Clutter, David? What clutter? Wot he sez. If that is considered "clutter", it gives an idea of how tidy the Schweizers normally keep their boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Just as an aside, showed the piccys of your boat to Margaret, asking where it was taken. After thoughts, she recognised it as Braunston Bottom Lock. We are very familiar with the location. Then I pointed out that there is also a clue on the side of Helvecia. Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmcgrath87 Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Sorry to see you a leaving the cut - good luck with your sale, she looks lovely, so I'm sure she won't hang around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlt Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Sorry to hear you are selling up, David. I am also sorry that I suspect I cannot afford one of the very few steel boats I would like to own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillergirl Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 All the best for the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 That must have been a tough decision David. Wishing you both all the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pykebird Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 I think he means the purple top over the arm of the chair! Lovely smart boat, good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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