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  1. Likey likey - what a dumbass why didnt i just get on iphone app,....... even further - rather than toilet paper I could use my arm ??? joking apart its the small things an ideas that count and need thought. Banbury Canal Festival today - was hoping to get down to ask more questions to boaters but think my oldest has other ideas. So off down Alvechurch Marina to check out Boats there, grab some ideas and prices. May even look at booking short break on Narrow Boat to try before I buy maybe a wise step. So next step would be a book app for Iphone then to save even more space on a kindle lol
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  3. Tuscan, I also chatted with an old lady at a Boat Festival last year who lived on a Narrow boat since she was kid, and apparently also got bullied when she was younger, so a lot to take on. I Intend to use boat on Avon for Stratford on Avon and Grand Union Canal hopefully moving every 14 days but keeping within the Warwickshire and Worcester network - I understand the 14 day rule can be a bit of a grey area, but has anyone had any issues regarding this ? i.e how far do i have to move ? I dont want to start winding people up due to not being clued up on rules and regs etc. Saying that I have noticed some more permanent moorings available from £25 per week within that radius - so still a big saving I suppose on cruising.
  4. Wow Dean blown me away fantastic - I posted above response when 6 or so replies came in - cant believe how fast this thread is moving, in response to the question why buy a boat to save for deposit, when of course a boat that size is a deposit in itself - credit rating is not the best (hanging out my undies to you all now) but also need a couple of years to re group and get things back on track too. As well as budget to keep everything moving where boat and living is concerned. Just to add Im a carpenter too, all summer i have been saving my offcuts and purchased 100 onion bags, have over 70 or so full - so wood burner would be well stocked and enough left over for limitless games of poo sticks with the kids.
  5. Great response All - thank you, and very much appreciated - If Im honest Im very passionate about the way of life, I have a Freeman 23 and started off with a Shetland 535, many a mile away from what I want to get into now, and a great big step, from house, to boat. Emptying poo out on cold and frosty days, traipsing along muddy towpaths really wouldnt bother me, just need to get all this into perspective - i.e kids education, getting them to school, me getting to work - upkeep of boat, and cost, generally trying to make it all work, not just to fore fill my passion but give my family a way of life they all deserve too. The Mrs would follow me into hells fire and back - and kids see it all as a new adventure, suppose i also need to think about a back up plan too if all else fails (back to rat race). I have spoken to boaters on the canals even knocking on their doors to ask questions " how bloody rude" - but such nice people and all willing to give their opinion and help (rather than launch me in the canal). Thus finding this Forum through some advice from 2 guys on a Narrow Boat Near Jinny Ring / Hanbury Canal - cheers guys. Really would love to hear from all live aboards with Families especially, pros and cons - Dean some great wise words, as others above. How did the kids find it Dean ? anything i need to prepare myself for ?? Thanks all again for your kind help.
  6. Hi All My first post but need lots of help. Im intending to purchase a Narrow Boat shortly to live afloat, I have a family of 4 with 2 Kids aged 6 and 18 months. Would really appreciate any help regarding what I need to take into consideration before making such a big step. Have many questions but where to start really, my main concern is safety of children on waterway. Weve had cabin cruisers before and so far thank god no major problems. We are looking for between 60 - 70ft max Ive checked License fees for river and canals (roughly £1065) per year - what other costs do i need to take into consideration ? How often will boat need to be pulled out of water to blackened ? Can i moor for free if boat moved every 14 days ? Is there much of a saving from living in a house ? I deally we would like to live on board for a couple of years to save for new house deposit. My apologies if these are cringe worthy "Obvious" questions to seasoned boaters but would really appreciate any help. Thank you all.
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