Pete & Helen Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Anyone know if there are any fuel boats on the K&A around Reading at the moment Yes I have looked at Lock 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueb Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Does Better Boating still sell diesel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete & Helen Posted April 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Does Better Boating still sell diesel? Probably but they are on the Thames. I'm asking for friends that are on the K&A. Its coal thats needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 There is a fuel/coal etc boat started up around Burghfield to Newbury area. Don't know his contact details but might be worth asking any of the more local resident boaters . Sorry can't help anymore than that , just saw him as we left the k and a .Bunny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Just a thought .... how about Tesco at Reading , if not the shop maybe the petrol station , if it's coal that your looking for . Further up the K and A there is abc at aldermaston Bunny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete & Helen Posted April 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 There is a fuel/coal etc boat started up around Burghfield to Newbury area. Don't know his contact details but might be worth asking any of the more local resident boaters . Sorry can't help anymore than that , just saw him as we left the k and a .Bunny Just a thought .... how about Tesco at Reading , if not the shop maybe the petrol station , if it's coal that your looking for . Further up the K and A there is abc at aldermaston Bunny Thanks for those. I'll pass that on. I was thinking that Somewhere like B&Q would be the answer in the short term Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kremmen Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Tesco garage at Reading had no coal / wood / kindling at all last Saturday. The display has changed to BBQ charcoal etc. Plus I went into Wikes at Oxford and they had none. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 You're looking for "Ozzie Fuel Boat" I suspect. Paul operates the boat between Reading and Pewsey but also has a van which he will use to deliver coal directly to your boat. You'll need to be moored within striking distance of a bridge or road though for that. he was a Newbury recently, heading east. Text or call Paul on 07503 583523. I'm sure he won't mind me posting his number. He doesn't just sell coal BTW. Diesel, gas, bog products, kindling, and various other boating consumables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spadefoot Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Yes, Ozzie Fuel Boat. He is East of Tyle Mill at the moment. He goes down to the junction with the Thames at Reading and at least as far as Crofton to the west. I believe he may be having phone problems just now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steilsteven Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 You're looking for "Ozzie Fuel Boat" I suspect. Paul operates the boat between Reading and Pewsey but also has a van which he will use to deliver coal directly to your boat. You'll need to be moored within striking distance of a bridge or road though for that. he was a Newbury recently, heading east. Text or call Paul on 07503 583523. I'm sure he won't mind me posting his number. He doesn't just sell coal BTW. Diesel, gas, bog products, kindling, and various other boating consumables. His number has changed temporarily to 07940 927990 Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drayke Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 You could try Thames & Kennet Marina almost opposite the entrance to the K & A. They had coal in today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidb Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Tonight 25 april, he is outside theCunning Man, pointing towards reading. Ozzie.fuelboat@yahoo. Co.uk. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flickadancer Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Pat at Newbury Marina has very reasonably priced fuel. He's definitely cheaper than the fuel boat currently going up and down the canal and contrary to rumours that are being put about, the fuel is for anyone, not just people who moor their boats at his marina! It is a calibrated pump so you know you are getting what you pay for, no condensation possible, guaranteed good quality pure diesel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 no condensation possible, That's interesting, how is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Magic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 That's interesting, how is that? I'd say a flexible bag inside the tank a bit like you get inside a wine box would do the trick. But I doubt Pat has this arrangement and Ms Flickadancer has misunderstood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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