Water Rat. Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 I am considering having my boat stretched. Does anyone have any recommendations in the London region who might be able to do this? Has anyone done it and regretted it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Not London, but Kedian does it http://www.kedianengineering.co.uk/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterboat Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Mine was stretched years ago it was the best change that could ever have been done. Just make sure the stretch is done in the right place for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard10002 Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, peterboat said: Mine was stretched years ago it was the best change that could ever have been done. Just make sure the stretch is done in the right place for you How do you decide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Water Rat. Posted November 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Peter. Who did it for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterboat Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 1 minute ago, Richard10002 said: How do you decide? In my case it was easy as I had a detachable stern, and that was the end of the boat that I wanted stretching. But most stretches are going to be to increase a room size, or maybe provide another room altogether. Jonny said it is easier to cut off a bow add the steel and weld it back together, than splitting it in the middle, so they might try and talk you into whats easiest for them 2 minutes ago, Water Rat. said: Peter. Who did it for you? Johnathon Wilson Sheffield based, he made the boat originally, look at the Kedien link they are well respected and closer to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen-in-Wellies Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Lengthways, or widthways, or heightwise, or some combination? Sorry, couldn't resist. You may find that the cheapest and easiest solution is to sell the boat and buy one of the size you want. It isn't just the steelwork, but the services, insulation, ballast and interior fit out that also need redoing around the extra section. Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmr Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 31 minutes ago, Jen-in-Wellies said: Lengthways, or widthways, or heightwise, or some combination? Sorry, couldn't resist. You may find that the cheapest and easiest solution is to sell the boat and buy one of the size you want. It isn't just the steelwork, but the services, insulation, ballast and interior fit out that also need redoing around the extra section. Jen Not so silly, there is a boat on the K&A, a Springer I think, that has been stretched widthways (and possibly a bit heightwise too), it actually looks quite good. ? ............Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murflynn Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 10 hours ago, peterboat said: Mine was stretched years ago it was the best change that could ever have been done. Just make sure the stretch is done in the right place for you it's usually done in a boatyard but I suppose your back garden might be the right place for some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detling Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Since an internal refit and external repaint are required to get a finished job, look into fitting out a sailaway a similar amount of work required and all new steel hull no bits a lot older and rustier than others plus a new engine and propeller matched to the size of the boat. I was chatting to someone who stretched a 45 into a 60 footer and within two years had a bigger engine and new prop fitted also l had to overplate a bit by the stern due to corrosion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUMPY Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 (edited) In 2005 Parglena's extension steelwork was done at P&S Marine at Rickmansworth however Roger Farrington came down from Braunston to run the job. I did all the rest using various subbies for insulation and wood work. J Edited November 19, 2018 by Loddon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Some years ago someone I knew had his boat stretched by Uxbridge Boats. Can't remember any details apart from the fact that he seemed satisfied at the time. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 You may enjoy looking at this blog to see what is involved as you can see a lot depends on the shape of the hull https://narrowboatcaxton.blogspot.com/2010/02/caxton-is-cut.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Water Rat. Posted December 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 Thank you for your replies. Unfortunately Kedian will only do 8ft or more. I am investigating others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 29 minutes ago, Water Rat. said: Thank you for your replies. Unfortunately Kedian will only do 8ft or more. I am investigating others. How much are you looking at adding if 8ft is too much? What length is your current boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 Could always add 8 foot and cut 4 foot off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Water Rat. Posted December 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 8 hours ago, TheBiscuits said: How much are you looking at adding if 8ft is too much? What length is your current boat? It is 34ft and I want to add 6ft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrose Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 You could try Middx & Herts Boat Services at Winkwell near Hemel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Water Rat. said: It is 34ft and I want to add 6ft. About ten grand should cover it for the steelwork and reconnecting the electrics and plumbing. Internal refit and external painting will be extra. Note that isn't sarcasm - the only difference between adding 1 inch or 10 feet is the extra steel. I'd say you could end up with a 16 foot stretch for about 12 grand. Edited December 6, 2018 by TheBiscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 Streethay do them as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 On 19/11/2018 at 09:43, peterboat said: Mine was stretched years ago it was the best change that could ever have been done. Just make sure the stretch is done in the right place for you Or better, in the right place for the boat. Just behind the bow, I'd suggest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 18 hours ago, Water Rat. said: Thank you for your replies. Unfortunately Kedian will only do 8ft or more. I am investigating others. 9 hours ago, Water Rat. said: It is 34ft and I want to add 6ft. Is ending up at 42' as opposed to 40' a show stopper then Ratty? It seems quite a small compromise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWM Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 18 hours ago, Water Rat. said: Thank you for your replies. Unfortunately Kedian will only do 8ft or more. I am investigating others. I'm sure you know what you want, but the 8ft minimum is likely based on economy of scale - steel sheet width - the amount of welding will be the same and you will still pay for the discarded 2ft of the original steel plate, and also that the end result leaves a more useable space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 7 minutes ago, Sea Dog said: Is ending up at 42' as opposed to 40' a show stopper then Ratty? It seems quite a small compromise. Ratty might only have a 40ft London mooring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 1 minute ago, Mike the Boilerman said: Ratty might only have a 40ft London mooring. Who’s going to measure his boat though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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