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________________________________

From: Ivan Cane [mailto:eawa.ivan@...]
Sent: Sat 28/11/2009 10:56 PM
To: Peter Bendall; Chris Black; mary black; Graham Brown; Carole Bullinger;
Tom Carr; Jim Elsey; John Ford; David Gosling; Roy Haynes; Roger Hopkinson;
Mike Jones; Bob Kearney; Steve Machin; John Mayhead; Tom Moore; David Revill;
Roger Sexton; Sheehan, Liz; Brian Wexler; chris wright
Cc: Alan Faulkner
Subject: Fw: [news] URGENT- Inland Waterways Association News Flash



Hi All,

May I ask for your support for this petition, to help to support the
waterways for us all. The EAWA fully supports the IWA's efforts with this


Regards

Ivan Cane
Secretary
East Anglian Waterways Association
--- On Wed, 25/11/09, Nigel Long <nhlong@...> wrote:



	 From: Nigel Long <nhlong@...>
	 Subject: Fw: [news] URGENT- Inland Waterways Association News Flash
	 To: "Ivan Cane" <iwlcfaken@...>, "Ivan Cane"
<eawa.ivan@...>
	 Date: Wednesday, 25 November, 2009, 12:24


	 Dear Ivan,

	 As IWA Peterborough branch secretary I have been asked by IWA HQ to
give the message below as wide a distribution as possible. The content I
believe to be self-explanatory and important. While local waters are not the
responsibility of BW it seems to me that the waterway community as a whole
needs to unite on this one. In the hope that you agree perhaps I could ask
you personally to consider signing the petition. If you could encourage your
contacts/ EAWA members who are on email to take the same action this would
clearly be very welcome.

	 I hope that you do not mind me bothering you on this one!

	 Regards,

	 Nigel
	 ----- Original Message -----
	 From: Jo Gilbertson
<http://uk.mc862.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=jo.gilbertson@waterways.org.uk>

	 To: Nigel Long
<http://uk.mc862.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=nhlong@supanet.com>
	 Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 3:43 PM
	 Subject: [news] URGENT- Inland Waterways Association News Flash


	 URGENT-  Inland Waterways Association News Flash



	 BRITISH WATERWAYS PROPERTY PORTFOLIO





	 Caen Hill , Kennet and Avon Canal -Today
Caen Hill , Kennet and Avon Canal - Previously



	 Don't let this kind of dereliction happen again - This is what will
happen if we do nothing!



	 You may know about the media speculation that the Government intends
to include the British Waterways' property portfolio as a component of the
£16bn asset sale.



	 The Government has made no announcements and is steadfastly refusing
to be drawn on the subject.



	 We have been using this period of silence as a window of opportunity
to lobby Ministers.  We have orchestrated a political lobby in both the
Commons and latterly the Lords to pressurise Government, and have briefed
radio and national TV, using an array of reasons to support the argument that
a sale would be in no-one's interest.



	 We stand the best chance of preventing this sale if the Government
can be persuaded not to do so, during this period of Ministerial silence.
Whilst no announcements have been made, it is easier for Government to back
away as it involves no public reversal of policy.



	 However, an e-petition has appeared on the 10 Downing Street website;




	 http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/protectourcanals/



	 IWA supports the statements in the petition. The worst outcome now
that this is in the public domain, would be if this petition receives scant
support. That might give Ministers the impression that there are few
waterways supporters who care very much about the issue. On the other hand,
if it is well supported, the Government, this close to an election, is very
sensitive to actions it might take which may lose votes, and would probably
take notice.



	 I am therefore urging you to sign up to this petition - if you agree
with it, and ask that you encourage everyone that you know, to also sign up.




	 We need more signatures than our membership, or even the total number
of boaters in the UK - So please ask all of your colleagues, friends and
family and e-mailable contacts to help us today! - and ask them to pass this
message on as well - we need all of the UK to know about this and to respond
on line .



	 The future of the waterways could depend on your actions today -
Please act, and pass this message on.



	 Thank you



	 Clive Henderson

	 IWA national chairman

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<http://uk.mc862.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=nationalchairman@waterways.org.
uk>







	 Jo Gilbertson

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Dear All,
This is just to let you know that our 50' Dave Clark narrowboat "Troll" is up
for sale. If you seen the boat, you'll know what a beautiful and unique craft
she is. If not, check out our advert on Apollo Duck (either use this
link http://apolloduck.net/130785 or go to the website and type 130785 into the
advert ID box at the top of the page). We're asking £55,000, which is a great
price for such a lovely boat.
Any inquiries should be by phone on 07801 737240, if possible or to me on this
email address (though I may not be able to respond to emails for some time).
Cheers,
Ewan






















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Looking for a small outboard motor up to about 4hp to power a little wooden
boat. Anything considered, or any recommendations of where to look locally would
be great.

Tel. 07989 354291

Cheers,
Shane.

hi clare, a fridge would be great,i could drop by 2day and pick up,mines on
the blink! give me a shout thanks liz

Liz Sheehan

07706734763
lsheehan@...



________________________________

From: camboaters@yahoogroups.com on behalf of kwade181
Sent: Tue 03/11/2009 3:50 AM
To: camboaters@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [camboaters] Re: Boat fridge for sale




Hello

I might be. Does it run on 240v as well. Do you have a model No.?

Kevin

--- In camboaters@yahoogroups.com <mailto:camboaters%40yahoogroups.com> ,
"claremex" <clarejlaidler@...> wrote:
>
> We've got an Electrolux fridge for sale, it can run off gas or batteries,
if any body is interested or knows somebody who is interested then please let
me know.
>
> Clare - Djovaki

>






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Oh a fridge sounds nice, we are tring to get one at the moment. What kind/size
is it that you have, if you still have it that is :-) We might be keen to take
ot off your hands if it is kind of what we are looking for, wouldn't want to
just take it from you if it is not what we are after and just end up skipping it
ourselvs. If it has gone does anyone have any good tips about what kind of 12v
fridge to get, thanks.



Thanks



John & Gemma



To: camboaters@yahoogroups.com
From: clarejlaidler@...
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:28:40 +0000
Subject: [camboaters] Fridge (again!)





Nobody wants to buy our fridge so we're giving it away, we've got the mannual
for it too! first come first served! It will only go to the skip if nobody wants
it.

Clare - Djovaki





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Nobody wants to buy our fridge so we're giving it away, we've got the mannual
for it too! first come first served! It will only go to the skip if nobody wants
it.

Clare - Djovaki

Hi pheasant. the covers on Roe were off my boat pyxis before i converted
it. as i remember Two Tees boatyard made them for me. or try simpers off
swan lane. craig

Hello there (this may be a repeat, but im still not used to group posting!!)

Im looking for some boat canvas material for the trad style narrowboat look,
like that on ROE Cambridge. Ive tried searching through the internet but have
become more confused then an eskimo in an ice shop.

Any help, advice, numbers or web addresses would be greatly appreciated,

Cheers

Adam

 
Hello there
 
If anyone could help, i am looking for some exterior boat canvas such as the
material on ROE (Cambridge), for that trad narrow boat look.  I have tried
looking through the internet but have just been more baffled than an eskimo in
an ice shop.
 
Any ideas, numbers suggestions etc would be greatly appreciated
 
Cheers
 
Adam




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I'm putting Friendly Fox up for sale on the usual boatie websites later this
month,  but if anyone in the Camboaters communtiy is looking to buy please feel
free to get in touch.

She is 41ft of sheer bliss  at £35k - further details on request !

Cheers, Rod






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What, if any, action was taken or possible following the death of and
post-mortem on one of Mr Asbo's cygnets during the running of the May Bumps?

Everything must be done to safeguard these beautiful birds from prosecution. The
river is their home and all human visitors should have the decency to respect
and protect them.


William R Hind
White Admiral

   ----- Original Message -----
   From: John Conway
   To: camboaters@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 6:01 PM
   Subject: Re: [camboaters] Fwd: Call for witnessess: mortal attack on cygnet,
Penny Ferry, 10 November 2009



   Cygnet today... people next. Parents need a good lesson too.

   ________________________________
   From: Andy Rankin <andy@...>
   To: camboaters@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 9:24:35 AM
   Subject: [camboaters] Fwd: Call for witnessess: mortal attack on cygnet, Penny
Ferry, 10 November 2009


   See below from Pip - anyone see this happen?

   ---------- Forwarded message ----------
   From: Philippa Noon <river.manager@ camconservators. org.uk>
   Date: 2009/11/11
   Subject: Call for witnessess: mortal attack on cygnet, Penny Ferry, 10
   November 2009
   To: committee@camboater s.co.uk

   Dear Camboaters

   Yesterday afternoon we received a report from a resident of Fen Road,
   Chesterton, that a mature cygnet was beaten to death by children wielding a
   stick around 4pm. We have retrieved the carcass from the river today and we
   have asked the RSPCA inspector to collect it for an autopsy. The reporter
   had not observed the incident itself, but said that some residential moorers
   on Stourbridge Common had seen it happen. Please could I encourage the
   moorers who observed this incident to report their observations to
   Cambridgeshire Police, either by calling the non-emergency helpline number
   0345 456 456 4 or by e-mailing Ecops at
   ecops.eastchesterto n@.... police.uk

   This revolting behaviour is completely unacceptable and the children
   involved need to be identified, located and given a stern talking-to, either
   by the Police, RSPCA, ourselves or all three.

   Thank you for your help.

   Pip

   River Manager

   Conservators of the River Cam

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Cygnet today... people next. Parents need a good lesson too.




________________________________
From: Andy Rankin <andy@...>
To: camboaters@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 9:24:35 AM
Subject: [camboaters] Fwd: Call for witnessess: mortal attack on cygnet, Penny
Ferry, 10 November 2009

 
See below from Pip - anyone see this happen?

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Philippa Noon <river.manager@ camconservators. org.uk>
Date: 2009/11/11
Subject: Call for witnessess: mortal attack on cygnet, Penny Ferry, 10
November 2009
To: committee@camboater s.co.uk

Dear Camboaters

Yesterday afternoon we received a report from a resident of Fen Road,
Chesterton, that a mature cygnet was beaten to death by children wielding a
stick around 4pm. We have retrieved the carcass from the river today and we
have asked the RSPCA inspector to collect it for an autopsy. The reporter
had not observed the incident itself, but said that some residential moorers
on Stourbridge Common had seen it happen. Please could I encourage the
moorers who observed this incident to report their observations to
Cambridgeshire Police, either by calling the non-emergency helpline number
0345 456 456 4 or by e-mailing Ecops at
ecops.eastchesterto n@.... police.uk

This revolting behaviour is completely unacceptable and the children
involved need to be identified, located and given a stern talking-to, either
by the Police, RSPCA, ourselves or all three.

Thank you for your help.

Pip

River Manager

Conservators of the River Cam

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See below from Pip - anyone see this happen?

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Philippa Noon <river.manager@...>
Date: 2009/11/11
Subject: Call for witnessess: mortal attack on cygnet, Penny Ferry, 10
November 2009
To: committee@...


  Dear Camboaters

Yesterday afternoon we received a report from a resident of Fen Road,
Chesterton, that a mature cygnet was beaten to death by children wielding a
stick around 4pm. We have retrieved the carcass from the river today and we
have asked the RSPCA inspector to collect it for an autopsy. The reporter
had not observed the incident itself, but said that some residential moorers
on Stourbridge Common had seen it happen. Please could I encourage the
moorers who observed this incident to report their observations to
Cambridgeshire Police, either by calling the non-emergency helpline number
0345 456 456 4 or by e-mailing Ecops at
ecops.eastchesterton@...

This revolting behaviour is completely unacceptable and the children
involved need to be identified, located and given a stern talking-to, either
by the Police, RSPCA, ourselves or all three.

Thank you for your help.

Pip





River Manager

Conservators of the River Cam


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hi there lovely bike for sale in mat black hardly used with hand made brass
riveted  brooks saddle  carrying bag and lighting system plus original saddle
lovely bike perfect for any boat person living and commuting in cambridge bike
list £600 saddle list £90 bag list £69 lights £20 total paid £779 bargain price
£579 ono replies here or phone 07867764603

Hi All,

  I have had some items taken from 'Rosie' on her mooring at the Plough at Fen
Ditton.

These include approx 10 junior lifejackets, 20w solar panel, paddle with
large pirate flag attached and laminated map of East Anglian waterways
system. There is the possibility that they were taken  by water, so stay
vigilant!

  If you should spot a rash of bright orange, top of the range lifejackets or
a very distinctive flag and pole you will give me a shout!

This is the 1st time in 5 years anything has gone missing, tho 1 mongrel
every 5 years is quite enough

Liz Sheehan

07706734763
lsheehan@...






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Hi....sorry to hear you're leaving. I'll try and make it along to the Fort on
Sunday.
 
Clare

--- On Wed, 11/4/09, Ewan Wakefield <ewan_wakefield@...> wrote:


From: Ewan Wakefield <ewan_wakefield@...>
Subject: [camboaters] Leaving do
To: camboaters@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 5:30 AM


 



Hi Folks,
 
Sorry for sending this out to everyone but I couldn't think of a better way of
getting in touch. This is just to let you all know that Mel and I are leaving
the river soon (for Canada then Scotalnd). We'll be putting Troll up for sale
next week - more on that to follow. In order to celebrate/commisera te we'll be
in the Fort St George from 7:30 on Sunday evening. It would be really good to
see some familiar faces from the river to say a proper goodbye and thank you all
for being such good neighbours. Everyone's welcome.
 
Cheers for now and hope to see you Sunday,
 
Ewan & Mel
nb Troll

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Ewan,

Going to Scotland via Canada - your GPS is seriously out of whack!

Good luck to you in your life ashore.

Hugh.

________________________________

From: camboaters@yahoogroups.com [mailto:camboaters@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Ewan Wakefield
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 5:30 AM
To: camboaters@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [camboaters] Leaving do




Hi Folks,

Sorry for sending this out to everyone but I couldn't think of a better
way of getting in touch. This is just to let you all know that Mel and I
are leaving the river soon (for Canada then Scotalnd). We'll be putting
Troll up for sale next week - more on that to follow. In order to
celebrate/commiserate we'll be in the Fort St George from 7:30 on Sunday
evening. It would be really good to see some familiar faces from the
river to say a proper goodbye and thank you all for being such good
neighbours. Everyone's welcome.

Cheers for now and hope to see you Sunday,

Ewan & Mel
nb Troll

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Hi Folks,
 
Sorry for sending this out to everyone but I couldn't think of a better way of
getting in touch. This is just to let you all know that Mel and I are leaving
the river soon (for Canada then Scotalnd). We'll be putting Troll up for sale
next week - more on that to follow. In order to celebrate/commiserate we'll be
in the Fort St George from 7:30 on Sunday evening. It would be really good to
see some familiar faces from the river to say a proper goodbye and thank you all
for being such good neighbours. Everyone's welcome.
 
Cheers for now and hope to see you Sunday,
 
Ewan & Mel
nb Troll

















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Hello

I might be.  Does it run on 240v as well.  Do you have a model No.?

Kevin

--- In camboaters@yahoogroups.com, "claremex" <clarejlaidler@...> wrote:
>
> We've got an Electrolux fridge for sale, it can run off gas or batteries, if
any body is interested or knows somebody who is interested then please let me
know.
>
> Clare - Djovaki


>

We've got an Electrolux fridge for sale, it can run off gas or batteries, if any
body is interested or knows somebody who is interested then please let me know.

Clare - Djovaki

When I became aware of Pat and Kevin Belairs it was before they started trading
as Floating Homes when they were still PKB Narrowboats.

It is reported that under the administration of Chard Wallis in Croydon they
amassed debts with numerous steel stock and various related suppliers, took £500
deposits from unsuspecting customers, two of whom were employed as welder
fabricators to build their own boat without ever receiving the agreed wage
before transferring all the company assets to Floating Homes and going into
voluntary receivership leaving nothing for their creditors.



The comments on the Canalworld forum would seem to suggest that their modus
operandi hasn't changed significantly.



Simon





To: camboaters@yahoogroups.com
From: brian@...
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:28:09 +0000
Subject: Re: [camboaters] Re: Builders







> Thanks everyone for your replies. It looks as though 'Darke Steel" are
> a renaming / rebranding of 'floating homes' boats. Does anyone know if
> this is the case, or have any experience of 'Darke Steel"?
> Thanks

There have been two threads about this on the canal forum. I have put the links
below, I suggest you read them and add the information into your decision making
process

http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=25810

http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=21518

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> Thanks everyone for your replies. It looks as though 'Darke Steel" are
> a renaming / rebranding of 'floating homes' boats. Does anyone know if
> this is the case, or have any experience of 'Darke Steel"?
> Thanks

There have been two threads about this on the canal forum. I have put the links 
below, I suggest you read them and add the information into your decision making
process

http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=25810

http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=21518


--
Brian <brian@...>

http://nbharnser.blogspot.com/

Thanks everyone for your replies. It looks as though 'Darke Steel" are
a renaming / rebranding of 'floating homes' boats. Does anyone know if
this is the case, or have any experience of 'Darke Steel"?
Thanks
--
Chris and Simone

Another reminder that the AGM is tonight and there are no excuses that it is too
cold to venture out!
 
Clare




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I was just about to write to remind people about the AGM, as Ben says it's this
Wednesday at the Fort St. George at 7.30. Please come along to discuss anything
that concerns you regarding the boating community, join the committee - we need
lots of new blood! and if that can't entice you then there will be free grub!!
the Fort will be putting on a buffet for us. If you require anyfurther
information then please speak to a committee member: Luther, Andy, Ben, Rod,
Jared, Mark, Toni, Clare R (Daya) Roz or myself. Alternatively e-mail
committee@...
Clare
Djovaki




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Most if not all the people I know who have had a boat built by Floating Homes
has experienced such frustration, exasperation and anger at not getting on with
it or getting details wrong that it's beaten them into accepting whatever,
eventually, comes out of the factory no matter how far it detracts from what
they asked for.



As for Fox's Marina, I know a woman who asked them to fit a steel cabin onto her
narrowboat, which they did but they just tack welded the cabin side pieces in a
few places and sealed up the rest with silicon and I know that because a
subsequent owner of the boat asked me to cut an aperture for, fabricate and weld
in a side hatch.



They might have faired better had they gone to Cambridge Steel Boat builders
instead!



Simon Wb Engracadinha







To: camboaters@yahoogroups.com
From: greg@...
Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:53:14 +0100
Subject: Re: [camboaters] Builders





Hi Chris and Simone,

On 22 Oct 09 16:38 "chris_d_fryer" <chris.fryer@...> said:
> We're looking to have a lined sailaway built in the early part of
> next year. We're based near Cambridge, and would ideally like to
> find a good builder within a reasonable drive from here so that we
> can keep an eye on the progress, establish a good rel'ship with the
> builder etc.

Good plan... so far!

> We know there are very few builders around in this part of the
> country, but can anyone recommend anyone?

Actually, for a part of the world with no narrowboat-native waters, I
thought there were quite a few. These are within an hour's drive:

Floating Homes Ltd. (steel shells, sailaways, narrowboats,
widebeams,self-fitting)
Nene Narrowboat Centre, Lime Kiln Lane, Stilton PE7 3SA
Tel: (0)1733 246909
Email:
sales@...
Website: www.floating-homes.co.uk

Foxes Marina
10 Marina Drive, March, Cambridgeshire. PE15 0AU
Tel: (0)1354 652770
Email: waterwaysholidays@...
Website: www.foxboats.co.uk

New Holland Steel Barges (Specialist dutch barge builder ) Address:
Tydd St.Giles Peterborough PE13 5LF
Email: sales@...
Website: http://www.steelbarges.com

Eastern Caravans & Narrowboats
Newark Road Eastern Industry Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 5YD
Contact: Pat Smedley 01733 310083
www.easterncaravanstiscali.co.uk

Darke Steel Boats
Lime Kiln Lane, Stilton, Peterborough, PE7 3SB
Tel: 01733 240 580
Fax: 01733 242 686
Stan Hardy – Works Mgr, stan@...
Website: www.darkegroup.co.uk

There certainly used to be more around Peterborough, but I'm a little
out of touch, There used to be a shell builder based near Downham
Market too. I think the folks at Earith are only fitters.

There are plenty more if you go out to two hours drive when you hit a
mass in the Bruanston/Daventry area.

> Or, failing that, any good builders, regardless of location?

That must depend on whether you want a "no expense sparred" kind of
boat or "down to a budget" one.

> We're keen to have the work done by a reputable builder to ensure
> the boat has the best possible resale value later on.

Some people will pay for a "name" boat, but if you're not paying for
a "name" fit out as well then a "name" shell doesn't count for much.

On resale it all comes down to how conventional your layout is, the
quality of the fit out, almost as important as either, how well you
present it at the time of sale. (You must have seen those "House
Doctor" type programs to know what utter pig styes or extremes of
decoration that some people expect to sell and can't understand how
their beloved home appears to others.) Seeing "Owner fitout" in a boat
description almost always diminishes a boat's value, unless it is
blinding obvious that it has been put together by a master cabinet
maker.

Greg Chapman
http://www.gregafloat.plus.com
A Boating Biography
http://www.seahawk17.plus.com
Celebrating the SeaHawk!








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Hi Helen,

Yes...  The Fort St George – Wednesday, 28 October 7.30pm

All the best,

Ben


--- In camboaters@yahoogroups.com, "Helen" <helen.lynn@...> wrote:
>
> Could someone remind me of the date, time and venue of the AGM? I know it was
in the last newsletter but I've lost that and I can't see anything about it on
the Camboaters website. Is it next Weds?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Helen
>

Could someone remind me of the date, time and venue of the AGM? I know it was in
the last newsletter but I've lost that and I can't see anything about it on the
Camboaters website. Is it next Weds?

Cheers,

Helen

Hi Chris and Simone,

On 22 Oct 09 16:38 "chris_d_fryer" <chris.fryer@...> said:
> We're looking to have a lined sailaway built in the early part of
> next year. We're based near Cambridge, and would ideally like to
> find a good builder within a reasonable drive from here so that we
> can keep an eye on the progress, establish a good rel'ship with the
> builder etc.

Good plan... so far!

> We know there are very few builders around in this part of the
> country, but can anyone recommend anyone?

Actually, for a part of the world with no narrowboat-native waters, I
thought there were quite a few. These are within an hour's drive:

Floating Homes Ltd. (steel shells, sailaways, narrowboats,
widebeams,self-fitting)
Nene Narrowboat Centre, Lime Kiln Lane, Stilton PE7 3SA
Tel: (0)1733 246909
Email:
sales@...
Website: www.floating-homes.co.uk

Foxes Marina
10 Marina Drive, March, Cambridgeshire. PE15 0AU
Tel: (0)1354 652770
Email: waterwaysholidays@...
Website: www.foxboats.co.uk

New Holland Steel Barges (Specialist dutch barge builder ) Address:
Tydd St.Giles Peterborough PE13 5LF
Email: sales@...
Website: http://www.steelbarges.com

Eastern Caravans & Narrowboats
Newark Road Eastern Industry Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 5YD
Contact: Pat Smedley 01733 310083
www.easterncaravanstiscali.co.uk

Darke Steel Boats
Lime Kiln Lane, Stilton, Peterborough, PE7 3SB
Tel: 01733 240 580
Fax: 01733 242 686
Stan Hardy – Works Mgr, stan@...
Website: www.darkegroup.co.uk

There certainly used to be more around Peterborough, but I'm a little
out of touch, There used to be a shell builder based near Downham
Market too. I think the folks at Earith are only fitters.

There are plenty more if you go out to two hours drive when you hit a
mass in the Bruanston/Daventry area.

> Or, failing that, any good builders, regardless of location?

That must depend on whether you want a "no expense sparred" kind of
boat or "down to a budget" one.

> We're keen to have the work done by a reputable builder to ensure
> the boat has the best possible resale value later on.

Some people will pay for a "name" boat, but if you're not paying for
a "name" fit out as well then a "name" shell doesn't count for much.

On resale it all comes down to how conventional your layout is, the
quality of the fit out, almost as important as either, how well you
present it at the time of sale. (You must have seen those "House
Doctor" type programs to know what utter pig styes or extremes of
decoration that some people expect to sell and can't understand how
their beloved home appears to others.) Seeing "Owner fitout" in a boat
description almost always diminishes a boat's value, unless it is
blinding obvious that it has been put together by a master cabinet
maker.

Greg Chapman
http://www.gregafloat.plus.com
A Boating Biography
http://www.seahawk17.plus.com
Celebrating the SeaHawk!