Dave Payne Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Just flicking through the channels and came across Boon, the 80s one, used to enjoy it as a kid... Anyway its based around the canals and spotted an old working boat with reg 63843, put that in the boat listings page and it comes up with a boat called collingwood, anyone know anything about this boat? Funny part was when boon said to his female friend working the locks 'Open the tap then darling' All filmed on the BCN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timx Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Called,or is a collingwood narrow boat,ie the builders.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo No2 Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 This one? http://www.hnbc.org.uk/boats/collingwood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) Called,or is a collingwood narrow boat,ie the builders.? Eh? Collingwood didn't start up until well into the 21st century. (Edit: sorry, I now see that this is the boat's name, not a reference to the builder). Boon used to be one of my favourite programmes - I never missed an episode, though its quality did tail off a bit in the final series. Michael Elphick played the title character, but the programme was the springboard to fame for a youthful Neil Morrissey. Unfortunately, while shows of varying mediocrity enjoy endless re-runs, 'Boon' never seems to be repeated nowadays. Now I've got that harmonica phrase from the opening titles going through me head... Edited January 25, 2017 by Athy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john6767 Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 This one? http://www.hnbc.org.uk/boats/collingwood It is still around, moored in Gas Street basin I think. It was mentioned recently in this thread http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=89249&p=1943708 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tecka Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) I would say Leo2 had linked to the right boat. Collingwood is still around on the BCN, moored in Gas Street basin. I believe there were photos posted in the Wednesbury Old Canal / Ridgeacre thread a couple of weeks ago. Beautiful craft, a proper boat if you don't mind me saying. Still in working use as well I believe used as a camping boat with the scouts and used to rescue the odd broken down craft. ETA, beat me to it John, thanks for link to the thread as well. I can never figure out how to do that! Edited January 25, 2017 by Tecka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john6767 Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Here are a couple of YouTube videos featuring Collingwood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlt Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Beautiful craft... An impressive craft perhaps but the only time a Pimblott Admiral could look "beautiful" would be when it breasted up with a River class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Lewis Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Eh? Collingwood didn't start up until well into the 21st century. (Edit: sorry, I now see that this is the boat's name, not a reference to the builder). Boon used to be one of my favourite programmes - I never missed an episode, though its quality did tail off a bit in the final series. Michael Elphick played the title character, but the programme was the springboard to fame for a youthful Neil Morrissey. Unfortunately, while shows of varying mediocrity enjoy endless re-runs, 'Boon' never seems to be repeated nowadays. Now I've got that harmonica phrase from the opening titles going through me head... Saw the first episode of Boon on a freeview channel a couple of days ago, sorry can't remember which channel. Did the BCN challange on Collingwood a few years a go. A very basic camping boat. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Thank you for that info, Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tecka Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 An impressive craft perhaps but the only time a Pimblott Admiral could look "beautiful" would be when it breasted up with a River class. Fair point, I always find myself watching Collingwood for as long as I can if in view though. Something about it rather than beautiful then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 An impressive craft perhaps but the only time a Pimblott Admiral could look "beautiful" would be when it breasted up with a River class. At least they have fitted Collingwood with blue tops to make such a pairing look as matched as possible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_P Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) It is still around, moored in Gas Street basin I think. It was mentioned recently in this thread http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=89249&p=1943708 Still moored in Gas Street Basin with butty Ash and commercially owned by Graham Wigley. I would say Leo2 had linked to the right boat. Collingwood is still around on the BCN, moored in Gas Street basin. I believe there were photos posted in the Wednesbury Old Canal / Ridgeacre thread a couple of weeks ago. Beautiful craft, a proper boat if you don't mind me saying. Still in working use as well I believe used as a camping boat with the scouts and used to rescue the odd broken down craft. ETA, beat me to it John, thanks for link to the thread as well. I can never figure out how to do that! Yeoford is more usually used as a camping boat, but yes, Collingwood does have a very basic camping fit out. My cat used to go in there to sleep very regularly as she never got disturbed. Edited January 25, 2017 by Dave_P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) Eh? Collingwood didn't start up until well into the 21st century. (Edit: sorry, I now see that this is the boat's name, not a reference to the builder). Boon used to be one of my favourite programmes - I never missed an episode, though its quality did tail off a bit in the final series. Michael Elphick played the title character, but the programme was the springboard to fame for a youthful Neil Morrissey. Unfortunately, while shows of varying mediocrity enjoy endless re-runs, 'Boon' never seems to be repeated nowadays. Now I've got that harmonica phrase from the opening titles going through me head... Neil Morrissey played 'Rocky' in the series riding I think a BSA Gold Star. He owns & runs the Plume of Feathers at Barlaston on the T&M where he is often seen in the bar. http://www.plumeoffeathersbarlaston.co.uk/index Edited January 25, 2017 by Flyboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Payne Posted January 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Unfortunately, while shows of varying mediocrity enjoy endless re-runs, 'Boon' never seems to be repeated nowadays. Now I've got that harmonica phrase from the opening titles going through me head... Been singing it all day! It's on drama channel at 12.30am in the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machpoint005 Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Neil Morrissey played 'Rocky' in the series riding I think a BSA Gold Star. He owns & runs the Plume of Feathers at Barlaston on the T&M where he is often seen in the bar. http://www.plumeoffeathersbarlaston.co.uk/index One of the bikes may have been a Goldie but I seem to remember a Triumph TR6* like the one I had (it may have been a Bonnie). * note to the uninitiated -- not a car, but a single carb 650 Bonneville My mistake - it was a BSA A65, which was almost indistinguishable from a Bonnie except for the BSA badge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Payne Posted January 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Seen a boat on the Coventry a few weeks ago with a BSA strapped to the stern, although my dad who was steering told me the engine was not a genuine one, as he used to have one. Can't remember the boat name though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cereal tiller Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 One of the bikes may have been a Goldie but I seem to remember a Triumph TR6* like the one I had (it may have been a Bonnie). * note to the uninitiated -- not a car, but a single carb 650 Bonneville My mistake - it was a BSA A65, which was almost indistinguishable from a Bonnie except for the BSA badge. Have owned both those Bikes,the Engines do look similar Both leaked lots of Oil! CT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 I can just imagine Dave calling out "BSA" and the bloke retorting "Don't you speak to me like that!" An abbreviation possibly less used than it was a couple of decades ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Payne Posted January 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 I've tried, but can't work out the abbreviation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Neil Morrissey played 'Rocky' in the series riding I think a BSA Gold Star. He owns & runs the Plume of Feathers at Barlaston on the T&M where he is often seen in the bar. http://www.plumeoffeathersbarlaston.co.uk/index He wasn't in there when we went in a bit back, which us a shame as I'd then have had someone to tell about how unwelcoming and unhelpful his disinterested, useless barmaid was and he'd have had the opportunity to sell more drinks and two lunches. I remember Michael Elphick most fondly for Private Shultz, but I fear it may not have stood the test of time too well and I don't recall any narrowboats being featured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cereal tiller Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) I've tried, but can't work out the abbreviation? Two syllables.begins with B and ends with D? Edited January 25, 2017 by cereal tiller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Payne Posted January 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 He wasn't in there when we went in a bit back, which us a shame as I'd then have had someone to tell about how unwelcoming and unhelpful his disinterested, useless barmaid was and he'd have had the opportunity to sell more drinks and two lunches. I remember Michael Elphick most fondly for Private Shultz, but I fear it may not have stood the test of time too well and I don't recall any narrowboats being featured. quadrophenia is where I remember him best, great film and music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Lewis Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Thank you for that info, Tim. Found it, It is currently being repeated on TV Channel DRAMA (Freeview channel 20) at various times of the day Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Brummie Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 I challenged Graham Wigley, who operates Collingwood & Ash as camping boats (very popular with scout groups) with the amount of money he had cost me! He looked startled until I told him that sfter a long weekend with a youth club group on Collingwood one easter, I had to buy a boat. Forty five years later, I'm still bitten by the bug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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