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First ever steel narrow boat hulls manufactured for leisue boat use?

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On ‎12‎/‎11‎/‎2017 at 20:50, Laurence Hogg said:

Simolda was a hire operator, I remember their boats as somewhat "utilerian", squarish and basic. Don't think they lasted long after the 80's, they were based in Nantwich basin and the site became the BW hire base and shop afterwards IIRC.

There is at least one Simolda still licensed although I think it has been overplated and its wood cabin covered in steel.

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2 hours ago, Rob-M said:

Hi Chrissy and welcome to the forum. I'm sure there would be interest on here if you have any history of your parents boat building.

Thanks Rob, I am happy to answer any questions re my parents activities though I am not really good on the technical details. I don't have archive items with me but I will do my best. I do remember Dr David Owen and his boat Rose of Sharon. He was friendly with my parents whenever they met on boating outings. 

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