rayf6604
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Hey all, those of who remember my plans to move onto a narrowboat are finally a reality, as I visited the builder today and the hull is well under way. Should have more photos in few weeks, but these were taken today. 
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Hello Ray, nice to see you back. I'm pleased things are moving forward & you're going to realise your dream.
rayf6604
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Things are looking good Ray, have you got s name for Her?
Yes John, it's going to be called Top Cat
I'm a little bit envious of you Ray mate
rayf6604
Registered
Its a lovely way of life. If you've not tried it I would highly recommend a holiday on a narrowboat
Penpal
Grand Master
No narrow canals over here Ray.Enjoy the build.
Peter.
Peter.
sammy
Graduate Member
Looks like you are heading for a great adventure. I'm a bit of a gongoozler so I wish you well.
Delighted for you that your plans are finally coming together Ray
That's great news Ray. Very pleased for you both that your dreamboat is well on the way to getting launched. If you ever get on the Trent and Mersey you know where I am and you are more than welcome to pop in and have a few hours on dry land.
AllenN
Fellow
Good to hear from you Ray. Its nice to see progress. You must keep the photographic diary coming in the weeks ahead.
rayf6604
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That's great news Ray. Very pleased for you both that your dreamboat is well on the way to getting launched. If you ever get on the Trent and Mersey you know where I am and you are more than welcome to pop in and have a few hours on dry land.
Hey Vic, thanks for the offer, we would love to pop in and say hello sometime as the Trent and Mersey will be our home canal, we're going to be moored at Mercia Marina and to get north we'll have to come your way. How far are you from the canal?
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Good to see you back Ray, funnily I was listening to a song the other day that remained me of you.
For some reason I thought your boat was being made from wood.
funnily I was listening to a song the other day that remained me of you. For some reason I thought your boat was being made from wood.
Skil Phil
Full Member
What a great idea.
Is there a water tax like land tax?
Where will the lathe go?
Can you have your dog with you?
Would not work here. Every waterway is full of raw sewage. Like floating on a septic tank.
Enjoy. I know I would.
Phil
Is there a water tax like land tax?
Where will the lathe go?
Can you have your dog with you?
Would not work here. Every waterway is full of raw sewage. Like floating on a septic tank.
Enjoy. I know I would.
Phil
rayf6604
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There is a canal and river license which is priced on the length of the boat. Our boat will be 57 foot or 17.4 metres. The plan is to get another boat, like the photo below, to on the front of the main boat which will be my workshop. That will make the whole boat 70foot long or 21.3 metres. It costs about the same as living in a small house to live in a boat
There are over 2000 miles (2600 kilometres) of inland canals and rivers in the U.K.
Penpal
Grand Master
The English way of upstairs with steps becomes impossible for me these days , likewise the dexterity needed for embarking and getting out is very difficult with age I find even with the cars.
Peter.
Peter.
rayf6604
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Hi Derek, it would need a small army of oarsmen to get that going lol
It's being made from start to finish by Aintree Boats
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