hamster Posted 11 March, 2012 Share Posted 11 March, 2012 BUDGET AS YET UNKNOWN. Like at least 55' , have a pump out, fixed double, really good MARINE engine, 10,6,4 hull prefered, solid fuel stove, central heating, cruiser stern a must. Don't worry about blacking, as long as the boat passes asn in depth survey, to include electrics. We want brand new leisure batteries included in the sale and I know a little about good and bad boatbuilders; hence no ex-hire and definitely no 'East to West' and most importantly, we do not require a mooring as e are off to discover Britain's canals and will be constant cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landford.saint Posted 28 March, 2012 Share Posted 28 March, 2012 Hammy.. Iknow of a traditional 70 footer, with an astounding gardner engine. beautifully fitted out in oak, by Streethay wharf on a Reeves shell. this boat is only few years old and is still the biz. award winning boat at Crick. pump out, etc etc etc. you know where Iam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSaint Posted 29 March, 2012 Share Posted 29 March, 2012 If it was 35ft you wanted, my parents are trying to sell theirs. Has only sunk once during a winter several years ago. Moored in Caversham if interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 30 March, 2012 Share Posted 30 March, 2012 There are a few River Rats selling their boats in Cropredy Hamster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 30 March, 2012 Share Posted 30 March, 2012 If it was 35ft you wanted, my parents are trying to sell theirs. Has only sunk once during a winter several years ago. Moored in Caversham if interested. Iceberg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillyanne Posted 1 April, 2012 Share Posted 1 April, 2012 Iceberg? Lettuce hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSaint Posted 2 April, 2012 Share Posted 2 April, 2012 Iceberg? Pirates!! No. Iced up pipes resulting in crack, water comes in, sinkage. All better now though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 4 April, 2012 Author Share Posted 4 April, 2012 Plans scuppered by stingey bank manager. Damnit! Still going to Crick though. That 70 footer sounds nice Mr landford and thanks LVsaint for the heads up, 35 foot would be way too small....mrs h would take up most of that with her rubbish, leaving no room for the essentials (ie my rubbish). Anyway, we're back on Morpheus in May with the option of extending the trip to 3 weeks. That would be immense but unfortunately the new job would mean taking unpaid leave, so quite disappointed to miss the opportunity putting up with each other at close quarters on a trial basis. Maybe it's for the best as she does have some filthy habits.. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-scooby Posted 4 April, 2012 Share Posted 4 April, 2012 Plenty here http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Boats-Watercraft-/1293/i.html?_nkw=narrow+boat&_catref=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m1538 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 12 April, 2012 Share Posted 12 April, 2012 http://www.edwardsymmons.com/online-auctions/current-sales?task=getitem&auction_id=43 from the people who have or may be disposing of Pompey.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 13 April, 2012 Author Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Nice sue. Just upsetting me now though. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Ah, sorry. I didn't realise your bank manager didn't like you AT ALL.. Perhaps he found out you were a football fan from the south coast: guilt by association and all that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 13 April, 2012 Author Share Posted 13 April, 2012 When I said he don't like me I didn't mean 'at all', it's just that his offer of 29.9% apr was a tad high especially considering that any boat would depreciate. We viewed a couple of budgety 'require modernisation' types that in all honesty should be scrapped to free up some moorings, one didn't even have a water tank and the lady selling tried to convince us that 'you get used to it'! Plan B is to wait 2 years, sell the big house, buy 1 x smaller house 1 x boat, sail away spending the rental money on red diesel and real ale as we go about our merry way. End of the day, living down here is pretty much the icing on the cake, even if the cake hasn't quite risen as expected (yet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 20 April, 2012 Share Posted 20 April, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BESTWAY-54-X-35-RUBBER-DINGHY-DINGY-BOAT-POOL-/180852122866?pt=UK_Swimming_Pools_Hot_Tubs&var=&hash=item6fc7968bb2 You owe me a pint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 20 April, 2012 Share Posted 20 April, 2012 When I said he don't like me I didn't mean 'at all', it's just that his offer of 29.9% apr was a tad high especially considering that any boat would depreciate. Jeez, the banks do like to take the p***. Mind you, perhaps he's suggeting he doesn't see you as a good risk. [ducks] No family you could borrow from so that both sides could gain and leave out the sodding bank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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