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| Binker |
Posted - 09 Jan 2015 : 21:03:17
Hello All,
First timer here (be gentle haha). Based in West Yorkshire and looking around at affordable first purchases to get on the water with the kids (sharing the cost with another family) and get learning about being on the water.
The Norman looks to be a bit of a trooper and I can see why there's an appreciation soc. We're looking at something big enough to sleep 4 + dog max so I guess we're looking at the 23? Very exciting looking for boats but also trying to figure out the sequencing of insurance mooring etc.
Anyway - Hi and looking forward to learning loads 
Binker |
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| Binker |
Posted - 23 Jan 2015 : 23:50:08
Hi, it'll be in the marina moving to available spots, hopefully from the weekend of the 7th of Feb. It's going in at Acaster - long story I'll tell you when we meet 
Our friends are chugging down with Bonnie and making a short break of it.
Atb
John
Binker |
| deano362 |
Posted - 23 Jan 2015 : 17:07:24
hi, we're at stanley ferry marina in a norman 23 also (tilly too)
although the slipway is out of use he will get you in the water by crane for £165..will you be moored in the marina? or along the canal?
roger |
| Binker |
Posted - 19 Jan 2015 : 12:31:34
Crikey!
I'll be looking at Shepley then… and that's the beauty of joining a forum like this. Knowledge and experience. I really am very grateful for all the pointers. It's saved me time and probably money - especially if I'd trashed the boat/trailer/car trying to get it on the water!
cheers
Binker |
| trevork |
Posted - 18 Jan 2015 : 22:16:25
I know the slip that they are talking about and I thought it was public. However, it looks very steep and the concrete surface appears to "run out" just below the water level! Shepley Bridge is Mirfield and only about 30 minutes run from Dewsbury. |
| Binker |
Posted - 18 Jan 2015 : 18:25:37
Having talked to a couple of people, the slipway at Dewsbury is now kitted with a steel frame and hauling system to take the steel boats out of the water.
Is Shepley further than Sowerby? See, I know nowt me 
I took a mooring at Wakey to wait for something the right size to come up at Brig. The chap there mentioned that Wakefield Sea Cadets might have access to slipway and be willing for a small donation to allow access.
Binker |
| trevork |
Posted - 18 Jan 2015 : 12:29:05
Brian at Shepley Bridge would likely be able to get you into the water. He has a yard crane which should be able to handle a boat your size. Handy for Brighouse as well. Have a natter with him but not on a Monday! I'm also fairly sure that there is a slipway at Savilletown Basin in Dewsbury. on the Dewsbury Arms of the C & H.
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| Binker |
Posted - 18 Jan 2015 : 10:48:41
The slipway is out of action at Stanley Ferry. Do you know of any close to SF? The closest I can see Sowerby and have no idea how long that will take to travel.
Binker |
| Binker |
Posted - 18 Jan 2015 : 10:03:56
We'll be at Stanley Ferry but looking at Brighouse Basin as it's closer to home.
Binker |
| trevork |
Posted - 17 Jan 2015 : 23:59:08
I had to use Stanley Ferry and chug! Where abouts on the C & H will you be? |
| Binker |
Posted - 17 Jan 2015 : 17:59:00
I think I''l take your advice on asking the other boaters and learning that way. Motor is a 15hp Honda. Someone who knows said it looked like an 80's model.
Mooring is secured in Wakefiled - just got to get the friends we bought with to transport - oh, and get it in the water. Slipways are pretty scarce on the Calder and Hebble.
Binker |
| trevork |
Posted - 13 Jan 2015 : 12:19:11
There are various course around but they are not cheap and tend to be aimed at the rag and stick brigade or the big gin palaces. Much more fun to learn yourself via using the boat and asking questions of fellow boaters and moorers. Most are very ready to help.
What sort of motor does the boat have?
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| Binker |
Posted - 13 Jan 2015 : 08:47:12
Hopefully securing a mooring in west yorkshire today so wish me luck.
I hear what you guys are saying about space. The other family have the dog but their kids are smaller. My hoofing great lads though are another matter entirely! I think I'm going to have to put a small mod in to accommodate four properly. I'm hoping a simple ply insert or the like will widen the bed at the table while still leaving a walkway.
As it is if our lads take to it, and they seem pretty enthusiastic at the moment, then I can see us going bigger in a season or two.
On a slightly different tack, I know a lot of people just get on the water and hope for the best but I'm hoping that If I can get this mooring I can persuade someone to teach me the basics before I go solo. Or even do a small session of intro training. What do you guys think?
Binker |
| Deano |
Posted - 12 Jan 2015 : 22:25:39
2 Adults and 2 kids presumably........ not too bad. (depending on how big the kids are I suppose!)
Dean - Boating on the Great Ouse.
Freeman 32 "Liberty"
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| IanM |
Posted - 12 Jan 2015 : 06:57:06
Welcome matey.
All of the above, really. Sleeping 4 plus a dog on a 23 is possible but will be, erm cozy. |
| df |
Posted - 11 Jan 2015 : 17:42:22
Nice one, enjoy it! And welcome to the nuthouse that is NBAS.
try quotes from craft-insure (mention this site as they help Trevor towards costs) and GJW direct (quote policy number 170856 Leo Magill and I'll get a £20 kickback and buy you a pint if we meet).
I've had claims with both and they've both been very good about dealing with them and prompt payers, gjw were a lot cheaper for me when I went up in value and coastal, and you get to speak to a brummie not an indian in mumbai called Kevin(insert appropriate accent).
I've never heard of an insurance that can be transferred across owners so beware on that score.
Main thing is to use it whenever possible and enjoy, if it doesn't handle right try more practice and beer before going down the ballast line.
NBAS--The communal colostomy bag of the boating community.
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