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Magictime- yes have had fun tracing the selling price history of Mighty Quinn! Bit worrying to see so much of it but will keep watching.

Neill2 - love the list of star boats. Had heard of Springers, but none of the others, so guidelines are good. but Not for first timers is sad. Is that a maintainance issue?

Yes, that pesky sliding centre leak could pose a problem. The catalogue of considerations is a learning curve. thanks, ditchcrawler

Well, I am old school in most design choices and was hoping to find a solid wood interior with beams, are they called, a put put engine, yes the expense, either with original interior or a shell to free form organically stage. A real necessity is big windows. Not much of a want. Oh, and cruiser stern.

So much to learn...... thanks for all replies and suggestions.

Thanks again Such brilliant response.Will concoct,hum,compose a wanted post and up the towpath image just in case......

Thanks for the feedback re, luck and cash, Mike the boiler man. That would match with my way of navigating through life. Met a lot of liveaboards recently, while staying near canal for couple of weeks. So helpful. dccruiser - thanks again- 65 per cent, a real eye opener! Yes, I kind of hoped that it may be possible to spot a goodun - my father had a real knack with cars!

Thanks Athy! I am intending to live aboard,only me, and would want space for work,hum,hobbies, as well as poss. family visits. Having a mooring offered was what interested me,too? Been told longer boat is steadier in the water. I am absolute beginner,though.

Thanks, matt40s, for speedy and informative reply. 10 years passing is almost neighbourly! My enthusiasm is dented. dccruiser - thanks,too. 20k would be pretty much on budget and I had heard good boats could be had for the sort of price you quote. Like the idea of silly offer. Is it a good time of year to buy?

I have just seen this boat that looks a good match for me in terms of layout,size,style, etc, and am wondering if any experienced boater would like to give feedback on things that stand out (work and expense). Swanline 55 Cruiser Stern for sale UK, Swanline boats for sale, Swanline used boat sales, Swanline Narrow Boats For Sale The Pearl Fisher - Apollo Duck Thanks