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General Forum - Anyone know anything about narrow boats and the buying of? - Page 1
posted by The original 42pcenter MD on Wednesday, 30th April 2008, 10:22
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The pros, cons and all that sort of stuff.
Ta.
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posted by jeffthegun on Wednesday, 30th April 2008, 10:24
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Like a barge?
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posted by Mister Smee on Wednesday, 30th April 2008, 10:26
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The only knowledge I have is from watching Rosie and Jim...
There's a DVD on Amazon though: Buying Canal Boats (not Rosie and Jim).
You could put a review up on the site! 
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posted by Rassilon on Wednesday, 30th April 2008, 10:31
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There was a guy who bought\did up them as projects to sell on at GSK.
Usual stuff applies with owning one I would think, insurance, mooring fee's & provision of utilities (power, water & telephone - Though power could be self generated & wireless BB\mobile phone could be utilised). Chemical toilet. 
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posted by The original 42pcenter MD on Wednesday, 30th April 2008, 11:10
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Thanks for the info.
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posted by bowfer on Wednesday, 30th April 2008, 11:13
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I would imagine lowering them into the water facing the right direction is quite important? 
posted by bytemaster on Wednesday, 30th April 2008, 11:14
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Don't forget a survey, unless new.
posted by Ben Franklin on Wednesday, 30th April 2008, 11:26
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Worth looking out for boat shows etc. where you can get an idea of what you want and advice etc.
Also pick up narrow boat magazines from WH Smiths etc. because you'll probably be able to not only get some good advice, but also possibly buy one second hand from the ads section. To be honest, I reckon unless you're proper loaded you're only going to be able to afford an older boat unfortunately.
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posted by The original 42pcenter MD on Wednesday, 30th April 2008, 11:32
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What about this? Looks more spacious than I was expecting. Wide angle lens?
http://lancashire.apolloduck.co.uk/feature.phtml?id=81429
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posted by Mister Smee on Wednesday, 30th April 2008, 11:58
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Never mind the width, when I went on holiday on a narrow boat I must've smacked my head 3 times a day for the whole week! Mind you, I came back with muscles like Arnie from opening all those locks...
That one looks quite good. Is this to live on or for hols?
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This item was edited on Wednesday, 30th April 2008, 12:04
