Ricko Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Has anyone on here ever had dealings with Canal and River Trust regarding abandoned boats? There's a vandalised cruiser near me that's getting lower in the water, I'd quite like to get my hands on it as a project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 , A boat is a hole in the water surrounded by wood into which money is poured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Has anyone on here ever had dealings with Canal and River Trust regarding abandoned boats? There's a vandalised cruiser near me that's getting lower in the water, I'd quite like to get my hands on it as a project. I believe there should be a licence displayed on it with an ID number, should be able to trace owner through that maybe ?? BUT, as in post above, financing a boat rebuild will make your eyes water more than the river it's sat in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobba Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 I owned a dive RIB for many years. Based on that experience I can assure you that there will be only two occasions when you will you will feel really happy about your boat. The first time is when you buy it. The second time is when you sell it!! In between it's a big hole into which you will pour money having a great time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 I have a small RIB, bought for use on Windermere. Have used it 4 times in two years.... Boating of any sort is a full time or retired Job. I also brought a Wayfarer dinghy down closer to me, ( 15 mins away) thinking i would use it more. Sailed it twice in 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha Bu Le Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Up here people say if you want to do someone a bad turn give them a boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 There are so many really good really cheap boats on the market you can take your pick, people are desperate to get rid of them, totally a buyers market. Why buy a project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 If you live near the water and would use the boat regularly then go for it. If it's for occasional use I wouldn't bother. As other previous boat owners have said they're money pits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les*1066 Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Has anyone on here ever had dealings with Canal and River Trust regarding abandoned boats? There's a vandalised cruiser near me that's getting lower in the water, I'd quite like to get my hands on it as a project. As other people have said, a boat is a very expensive hobby. I had a Dawncraft cruiser on a canal for several years, and you never get your money back when it comes to selling it. If you really want a project, buy a 10,000 piece jigsaw puzzle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Has anyone on here ever had dealings with Canal and River Trust regarding abandoned boats? There's a vandalised cruiser near me that's getting lower in the water, I'd quite like to get my hands on it as a project. hello, you could ask the local lock keeper if there is one still working or check out what Rodp mentioned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Boat ownership is basically DIY without the convenience of mains electricity, heating, a kettle or a lavatory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) If it is a GRP boat and it is semi submerged stay well away from it...............fibreglass is not waterproof...and when yo rescue it....it might "blow"...what makes GRP waterproof is the 1mm gellcoat on the outside and on the inside the gellcoat is mixed with resin to make it waterproof....if these coats sratch moisture will seep into the fibreglass/resin matrix and will "sort of rot it".......... .....read all the previous post again and again and again....................................... sorry not very helpful..................if you are really set on boat ownership go for a classic 60's/70's aluminium speedboat...they are a mix of aluminm and wood...something that is 4 seater dayboat that looks the buis' but you can trailer and take home... Edited January 25, 2016 by ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crosswaters Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Ive owned lots of different types of boats from fishing boats to sailing yachts ,over my 40 odd years sailing these crafts i must say its the best times I've had. cost yes but do you want them for nowt ,if so just stick to watching others enjoying this great sport . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedsanity Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Had a couple of cabin cruisers before , can only echo what has already been said, unless you have an endless supply of money and a free mooring ......... Boating is like lesbians, the fantasy and reality couldn't be any further apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Ive got some boats I also dont have much money my advice for what its worth would be get a safe dinghy (sailing or power) and take it to places you want to visit, if you want something to sleep in buy a caravan ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3vert Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 What is it they say? If it floats, flies or ***** then rent not buy ;-) In your case it doesn't even float. They are a costly business, and that's the good ones. Wide body swerve is best advice that can be given! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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