A day out on the canal and a bought a doer upper

[Joe 90]

Went to visit a mate today on a canal and check out his new home, a 58 foot barge.

Very nicely kitted out in an idyllic location.

After a few beers he said a neighbour was selling a canal cruiser that needed some work for £200.

Seemed like a good idea at the time


A Heron taking off..




A giant Weeping Willow..



Had a dabble with a lock or two..




Captain Chitty needs a catchy name for my new vessel..



Complete with solar panel and captains wheel..




Bit of a ship wreck at the moment though..




Aye, aye!!

[david44]

if you motor down the canal to to Longport head north a couple of hundred yards the brewery will provide teh name

TITANIC

Staffordshire Brewery | Craft UK Breweries | Titanic Brewery

Go down onit like car bonnet

[Joe 90]

if you motor down the canal to to Longport head north a couple of hundred yards the brewery will provide teh name

TITANIC

Staffordshire Brewery | Craft UK Breweries | Titanic Brewery

Go down onit like car bonnet

I fear I may need a sustained and substantial supping session at that Brewery before I attempt restoration.
I will have buy a trailer and towbar before the trip back to Captain Chitmeisters chez crib.

Then the refit and high powered engine will be fitted for my trip to Anglesey the sunshine Isle next Summer (I know I'm optimistic about the Summer).

[Joe 90]

Any recommendations on engines and refitting styles would be appreciated!
Oh and not forgetting the catchy name!!!

All aboard

[Mendip]

Chitanic
Mary Joe's

[Joe 90]

Chitanic

Good one!

It's already half way there.

I need to get it towed to somewhere where I can ramp it out with a trailer before winter.
This will involve going through several locks so will be a time consuming process unless it sinks when I unleash the mooring ropes.
Then I'll just fvvk off quick sharpish and deny all knowledge of said boat and incident.

[armstrong]

My brother has a long/narrow boat they seem to enjoy sailing around England. Always looks like plenty of places to stop for refreshments.

[Joe 90]

My brother has a long/narrow boat they seem to enjoy sailing around England. Always looks like plenty of places to stop for refreshments.

The way of life is very laided back, the average speed of a canal barge or boat is 3mph, it's quicker to walk!

I wonder how long or if it's possible to traverse the UK canals from the North West of England to the Norfolk Broads???

[Norton]

I wonder how long or if it's possible to traverse the UK canals from the North West of England to the Norfolk Broads???

Appears so with a bunch of twists n turns.

[david44]

I need to get it towed to somewhere where I can ramp it out with a trailer before winter.

Have you never heard of birds with long necks, I've got one .

Boffey Crane Hire - Compact / City Crane Hire, Cheshire, North West England

CONTACT DETAILS

Dan: 07788 835177
Email:[email protected]
Website:www.boffeycranehire.com

Address:
Boffey Crane Hire,
Unit 8c,
Court House Farm,
Back Lane,
Brereton,
Cheshire,
CW11 1RL

Speak to Dan tell him Lulu sent you

[david44]

PS if you are virgin to the cuts look at this

Launching into River Weaver - New to Boating? - Canal World

[Joe 90]

PS if you are virgin to the cuts look at this

Launching into River Weaver - New to Boating? - Canal World

Funny as fvvk and very informative, thanks.

[Molle]

Speak to Dan tell him Lulu sent you

Which Lulu?

[Salsa dancer]

Fibreglass hull ?

[Shutree]

Seemed like a good idea at the time

It's a lovely idea, messing about on the river. Or the canal. Do you have a mooring or a C&RT licence? Probably cheaper to sink it.

[david44]

Probably cheaper to sink it.

I think it'll be "moored " with JAG on driveway not so much for travel but on TINDR to promote horizontal jogging weekends.
He's a lovely fellow just needs to learn his aft from his elbow.

Remeber every night he lies in bed throbbing like so many chaps at the prospect of Manchester City being tossed orf into the nether regions and having to sit next to Baggies Boys next season

You are in are thoughts and dares.

PS One thing they do know about aside from pies ale and dogs in Saffordshore is KNOTS, its even on their shield The Knotty!

Good to learn a few simple ropes.

PPS there are no brakes on boats so steering and slow aft fore play a useful skill.

I recall a friend was on a narrow niche when a naked young lady came rushing towards him , he said he didn't know whether to toss himself off or block her passage (Max Miller The Bleu Book of course)

GET KNOTTED

Page not found | Animated Knots by Grog

[david44]

Dear Mr Bangbungcheatty

we have received your order on Hammmerzone.cum for the see below

Hope you will join us with pride, and buy the additoonal rubba attachments in our spring sale.

CASUAL CRUISING OUTFIT XXXXL

Canal Street Modes,

"you never get a second chance for a first wiggle." Ms Loopy Bold Coast

" It turned me shirt check" Tommy Treetrunks Bangkok

" Never leave home wihout one" Ms Squirrel Walsall

[Mendip]

It's a lovely idea, messing about on the river. Or the canal. Do you have a mooring or a C&RT licence? Probably cheaper to sink it.

They say that the two happiest days of a boat owner's life are the day they buy it, and the day they sell it.

So Chitty, you can make us both happy!

This hasn't moved for a while... and free for you only, but you have to collect.

You won't need a trailer either.

[Joe 90]

Wot no more YT videos of you casting a net from it?

Not a bad idea to have that vessel HMS MENDY towing behind for the inevitable scuttling of HMS Chitty and insurance claim.
I'm sending my plane to collect it now, will be a while..







After I've had my lunch naturally..

[Topper]

What kind of engine is your luxury yacht currently propelled by? Is it an inboard or outboard?

[Joe 90]

What kind of engine is your luxury yacht currently propelled by? Is it an inboard or outboard?

It's propelled by the currents presently.

I need an outboard motor for it!

Something substantial that makes it do wheelies snd cause tide waves along the canal washing all the hikers away without it actually sinking.

150 hp should do it.

[Mendip]

Not a bad idea to have that vessel HMS MENDY towing behind for the inevitable scuttling of HMS Chitty and insurance claim.

Use it for a tender, you know it makes sense.

I'll even throw in my Captain's hat, but no way you get Anna.



Okay okay, job lot... I'll throw in the wife as well, I can't say fairer than that. I reckon she'd quite enjoy boating.

[Joe 90]

I'll throw in the wife as well, I can't say fairer than that

That's damn reasonable of you, anchors can be expensive.

[Looper]

Champion effort Chtty. Looks like it could be christened The Black Pig II with that creosote finish...



In honour of Master Bates, Roger the Cabin boy and the crew...



...The eponymous hero – Captain Horatio Pugwash – sails the high seas in his ship called the Black Pig...

[david44]

It is alway importune for even the novice matelot to look his best esp when piping that special friend aboard.

To keep you number eights ship shape and Bristol fashion Seaman Staines recommends Omo, brook no substitutes.