PartTimer

Thanks Dave.

Aye bottle, that is an alternative plan of action - am considering the costs either way, alongside the 'fun' of course of putting together your own home.

So the reason I'm plugging for this boat is that it's got a mooring near central london.

KKV - wow.

OK, thanks. So here's my followup question - what are the options. It looks a nice strong shell, but it's not layed out very well, the bathroom and kitchen need complete change, so might as well do the bed. So if building on the original linings - is that doable? I'm complete newbie, I know I need to do more reading but looking for direction. Ta, PT.

Thanks - much appreciated. This thread was really an ask for a reality call.

Hi, trying to create a finger in the clouds budget for refitting a 44' trad boat - full works, rip out everything and make look pretty - all nice wood, cushions and shiny metal - but not too shiny. New bed, kitchen, lounge and bathroom, replace and move the engine - over 12-18 months whilst living aboard. Looking to do as much work as possible my self, though my construction skills lean more towards the functional than the aesthetic, but labour costs would also be of interest. It would be very helpful to hear of other people's experiences. Thanks, PT

You can try ubuntu before installing it - just boot from a Ubunutu Live CD. The operating system will run and you will be able to try things like internet access of Open office without updating anything on your hard drive - so all perfectly safe.

Thanks for the offer, I'll be in touch.

* The boat is on a private mooring in central London, near Islington. * Private deal, no broker So I'd have to get the seller to navigate to somewhere with lifting gear?

Hi, going to look at a NB next week. What is involved in arranging a survey? What sort of costs are involved? How to find someone good to survey it? Many Thanks, PT