alicia & haydn Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Hi ?, just bought a Cara cruiser. It's 4 berth with the moulded perspex front screen. Ok, I admit it, that's as much as I know about them! If there is anyone here that can be of assistance as regarding the history of Cara cruisers it would be very much appreciated. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W+T Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) sorry no help but get some pics on, i think they are great what is it you wnat to know, i am sure if you google caracruiser there will be what you need to know. like this http://www.caraboat.com/Forum/ Edited August 2, 2016 by W+T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicia & haydn Posted August 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Thanks W+T just waiting for the other half to sort that out on the laptop. I was wondering about weight, internal and external spec, difference between the mk 1,2+3 etc. The boat we have bought needs a total refit, but hey, she is sooo worth it ?. We are both looking forward to her arrival next week. I will try to post some pics but I haven't done it before so please bare with me. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W+T Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 So you are going to be towing it? will tow easy with most cars from memory, Not that heavy, i am excited for you, oi love a good project unless you want to refit to original spec then the boat can be as you wnat it. I am working on an old cabin cruiser which i am doing the same. For pics i use easythumbnails, free download to resize pics then photobuckets to load from. or you can use the forum download way from your PC. depends on hoq you want your pics loaded, size wise etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerra Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Going by the Avatar one of the members possibly has one but I can't remember the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicia & haydn Posted August 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 This is all we have until her arrival Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerra Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Sorry not the boat I was thinking about the bow is a different shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicia & haydn Posted August 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Not a hope W+T she will be moored on the Mon and Brec. I'm no so brave as to tow and then slip her ? It will be a lot of hard work, but thankfully the better half used to restore classic cars ( he's in the middle of restoring ours at the moment and now we have a boat to do as well. Bess him, I really don't know how he pits up with me ?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W+T Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Going by the Avatar one of the members possibly has one but I can't remember the name. Thereis a caracruisr owner on here, not seen about for a while thouhg. And i love the pics, thye will do for now. wish you were closer i would love to play out Just found this crock of lies, and nowhere as good as the real first caravan van on water ( caracruiser ) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3162055/Fancy-holding-river-traffic-instead-world-s-floating-caravan-speed-5-6mph-ll-need-splash-12k-life-REALLY-slow-lane.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicia & haydn Posted August 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Not a hope W+T she will be moored on the Mon and Brec. I'm no so brave as to tow and then slip her ? It will be a lot of hard work, but thankfully the better half used to restore classic cars ( he's in the middle of restoring ours at the moment and now we have a boat to do as well. Bess him, I really don't know how he pits up with me ?) Think we will keep her original colour though ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Going by the Avatar one of the members possibly has one but I can't remember the name. I think it was "Rasputin". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mokjumbo Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Some information on Caracruisers can be found on the Caraboat forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicia & haydn Posted August 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Thanks mokjumbo will have a look now ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Not a hope W+T she will be moored on the Mon and Brec. I'm no so brave as to tow and then slip her. Seems a shame to buy a boat with wheels, and not use it to visit all the faraway and isolated bits of the system that most boaters never get to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W+T Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Seems a shame to buy a boat with wheels, and not use it to visit all the faraway and isolated bits of the system that most boaters never get to. good point that, it will be easy to tow at only near 16 foot long and light weight, i cant wait to that with my 20 footer, bit more hard work to launch but well worth the effort. canals, rivers, lakes, locks etc etc, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicia & haydn Posted August 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Well, after a hectic week our boat has finally arrived ? We had Kyles transport to deliver her and boy was he good! She is now located in our garden for a full restoration. We estimate that she will be finished and back on the canal by next April ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicia & haydn Posted August 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Phew at long last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W+T Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 (edited) isnt it exciting seeing that happen, aswell as dred in a snapping strap, which thatnk god didnt happen. So whats the plan first. Oh and dont make plans, just enjoy fitting it out first:) Edited August 10, 2016 by W+T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Brilliant pics. Have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanM Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Cara Cruiser moored on the offside in this picture. Stroudwater Navigation by Ian, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicia & haydn Posted August 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. She needs a total restoration, but we like a challenge ? there is very little left inside and new strengthening braces need to be sorted before we can continue. Soooo, that's the better half's department. As all you gentlemen will know, as a woman, I just over see the project!!!! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Lewis Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. She needs a total restoration, but we like a challenge there is very little left inside and new strengthening braces need to be sorted before we can continue. Soooo, that's the better half's department. As all you gentlemen will know, as a woman, I just over see the project!!!! Do you know what it's original name is, I have a few oictures of Caracruisers from the 1980's Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicia & haydn Posted November 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 Hi again everyone. It's been a while since i was on last. The better half has been hard at it reffitting the old girl out ( by that i mean the boat and not me !! ). Well i have to admit he's done a beautiful job. I will post pics soon. Tim, the boats name is SCHIZO and we are led to believe that she has spent most of her life on the Mon & Brec. We would be gratfull for any information about her as we don't really know any history on her. We are changing her name while she is out of the water. Bye for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasputin Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 I think it was "Rasputin". Not me, I have a Wilderness Water Rat. But it is often confused with a Caraboat. I know a bloke with a Caraboat, and know that there is one moored on the Leek arm of the Caldon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 I just love it ... looks amazing ... its the only boat I know of with wheel arches! I hope it gives you many happy hours both in restoration and once its done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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