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I bought a boat on Friday at 10am (doing the 'What the hell have i done dance followed with the 'OMG,OMG,OMG' shuffle

 

Before the CanalWorld Illuminati jump in waving there rolling pins and blue flamingos. I never posted about looking at it before because every time i do post that i really love a boat, you lot jinx it

 

 

Here's my babe

 

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All rough and rugged on the outside

 

 

And blooming gorgeous on the inside (like Brian Blessed's belly button)

 

 

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I even have a big red engine

 

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Everyone knows that 'red' goes faster, plus it's accessible in any weather

 

 

It also has one of those 'move things' in the dry bit

 

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And that thing that is named after a vegetable that looks like a brain and taste better with cheese

 

 

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And i can relax next to my stove while i plot world domination

 

 

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Did i mention that it's clean, damp and mold free, and the engine bay is tasty and dry

 

 

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Look, come closer, taste it

 

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The owner is leaving me loads of tools and household products and items. It's got a carpet and chairs

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Did i mention that i have donated the rest of my money to Amazon, now the forest is safe for generations to come

 

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All it took was the stalking of Mr Dave who kindly let me see his boat (wouldn't let me keep his cat sad.png ) he also showed me all the bits and bobs that go into how a boat works and let me stalk him with images of 30ft boats and repeatedly telling me the down side of owning a craft that size (i only need telling 30 or so times)

 

As for Mr Enfield who took over 3mins and 12 seconds in peak times and at off peak times took up to one hour to reply (he's a brute. He walks around with his top hat, wax mustache and cape as dark as night, tying innocent newbies to train tracks). He said he would send me to the work house if i didn't get the right boat (i cried onto my crust of bread)

 

He let me stalk him as well and kindly and repeatedly explained that my choices were two steps away from evolving into some type of mutant hybrid lemon. I told him he was wrong, then he told me why he was right and i ignored it and said it was pretty and he pointed out a few facts...and i had a huff

 

Thank you chaps from looking at my boats and not choking on tears of laughter, thank you for looking at surveys equipment and endless questions, thank you for not removing the GPS devices that i attached to you while you slept (i thought they may have hidden from me)

 

Any newbies out there, find a person who knows boats, and when you find them, cling to em and never let them go......even if you have to buy a storage trunk (remember air holes) NEVER LET THEM GO

 

 

Now i have to do another sort out of stuff that i am taking (that will actually fit) and stuff that i will have to say goodbye to. Should be moving onboard this week.

 

 

Did i mention it's BLUE

 

Before you ask (you never do :( )

Everything you see in the pics (except the handbag) comes with the boat. Had a survey last year

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And this one

 

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I'm so happy i have reached total oneness with the universe :)

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No 'Mad-Max' didn't have a Survey.

It had a survey at the end of last year and it was a very positive report - the only thing the surveyor could find to comment on was the need for blacking, the need for external painting and maybe some work on a rudder bearing.

 

Metal thicknesses - 'better than the day it was built', with virtually no pitting.

 

Solid fuel stove with back boiler to radiators and hot water.

Immersion heater in the 'vegetable thing' (Cauliflower)

Hot water from engine.

So heating is pretty much 'failsafe'.

 

The lady owner's husband had died and hence the sale - they hit it off and MadMax got a good deal, although her haggling skills needs some more practice.

 

So - now after a day or two moving in she is off CCing.

 

Good Luck, well done and congratulations, but, I think you could be a little more excited - I did warn you about 'buyers remorse' and the meaning of 'BOAT'

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Congratulation Miss Max.

 

I've followed your search with interest and I knew you would find what you were looking for.

 

It's been said many times, but it's true that the boat chooses the boater. All you have to do is turn up and you'll know at once if it's right for you.

 

Enjoy.

 

T.

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MissMax, congratulations with your babe, I'm over the (blue) moon to read how happy you are with her.

 

Too bad that I can only pick up a weak 3G signal were I'm moored for the weekend, so only 3 of the photos came on my screan after and seamingly endless wait.

 

If I manage to pick up a better signal after the weekend, I will look at all the pictures you posted.

 

With all the catfood you just bought from amazon, you're not going to die of starvation (bon appetit)

 

I really hope that you are not too exited, and are still able to sleep while having sweet dreams of your babe.

 

All the best, and have fun, and thanks very much for sharing your happiness with us.

 

Peter.

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Congratulations. Welcome to the wonderful world of boating.

 

The hard part now is keeping it working and looking good!

 

Still CWDF will give you advice on all manner of boating related things, plus many other topics.

 

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" And blooming gorgeous on the inside (like Brian Blessed's belly button)"

 

And how do you get vomit off a keyboard?

Not sure but I'm sure a member will be along with the correct answer soon ☺

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Is the red squirty thingy for fires missing from the empty bracket this photo?

Thats the toilet, you strap yourself in during 'flush' process. Tank ,not shown, sits under.
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Thats the toilet, you strap yourself in during 'flush' process. Tank ,not shown, sits under.

Well there ya go then - just when you think got the measure of it all, there is a completely different & rational explanation for it all.? Edited by Woodsy
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