Name that boat!!

[Jaywhizz]

Hi all, I'm buying a boat to restore and eventually live on, I'm unsure as to what make/model this boat is, I have trawled through pictures on Google and can't find a match. Note the step on the roof, also it has 2 hatches. Pictures to follow once iv worked out how lol....

http://s12.postimg.org/5cogiirpp/IMAG0167.jpg

 

http://s3.postimg.org/572fjiqfn/IMAG0165.jpg

Edited October 1, 2015 by Jaywhizz

[MtB]

Name that boat!!

 

 

It's called "Semper"

 

 

Welcome to the forum!!!!

[Grebe]

A Norman?

[Jaywhizz]

Thx, I'm guessing that's just a name you've given it... or one associated with the registration number as I can't find anything that looks the same using good old Google

Norman was what I thought too but nothing the same, it's the stepped roof and double hatch that's so different to the Normans iv seen

[Starcoaster]

Licence number returns 25ft GRP but no builder! It's name is Semper though!

Edited October 1, 2015 by Starcoaster

[Jaywhizz]

That's kind of a cool name, was going to rename her "Aria-Eden" after my two nieces when she comes out the water for hull painting. Is there a chance it's custom built then as supposed to one of the regular manufacturers?

[magnetman]

Interesting stern I am not an expert on splitters but I don't think its a Norman. Possibly a Buckingham?

 

I think there are some GRP experts on here so you probably will find out.

[Starcoaster]

I wouldn't think so, it doesn't look one of a kind. I think the issue is that all of us who have looked so far aren't experts on GRP boats. I am sure someone who is more familiar with them could tell you at a glance.

[PaulJ]

Could be a Buckingham?

 

posted same time as magnetman...

Edited October 1, 2015 by PaulJ

[David Mack]

 

[magnetman]

(Previous posters used the canal plan boat list to find details)

This

http://canalplan.org.uk/boats/boats.php

[matty40s]

It is indeed a Buckingham 25.

 

The hull design was subsequently used by Viking.

Edited October 1, 2015 by matty40s

[Jaywhizz]

Thx for the site link, Buckingham 25 is the closest so far, only perceived difference now is the side windows are different. Hatches, stepped roof and the alloy frame surrounding the windscreen all match!

[Jaywhizz]

Thanks Matty, and thanks all for the help! Il make sure it gets added to the registration once I'm done with it.

[RLWP]

Sileby?

 

The location, not the maker

 

Richard

[Jaywhizz]

Almost..... Barrow, just down the road

[matty40s]

Sileby?

 

The location, not the maker

 

Richard

don't think so Richard, there's not a lot of rise in water levels the way they are tied. Maybe meadow farm or Proctors

Edited October 1, 2015 by matty40s