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Who bought the narrowboat Silver Fox?
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Colin Dobson-Fox and his partner Shaun gained an online following after selling their house, leaving their jobs, and moving into a 57-foot narrowboat called Silver Fox in 2018.
There are four main ‘cruising grounds’ for the widebeam owner: London and the South; East Anglia; the Severn waterways; and the Trent and North. See the map below for more info about where you can cruise. The extra width of the boat lends itself to use freestanding furniture.
Can you buy a new narrowboat?
Ordering your canal boat
If you are interested in buying a new canal boat from Aqua Narrowboats then get in touch with us to discuss your ideas and we will show you our latest bespoke narrowboats, workshop and provide you with a quote for your narrowboat sale.
Generally speaking, a 30-40 foot boat is ample as a holiday boat, whilst a 50 plus foot boat is ideal for extended cruising or living aboard.
Who bought the narrowboat Silver Fox? – Related Questions
Do narrowboats keep their value?
There are over 2,000 miles of waterways across the UK, making narrowboats an investment for living, holiday-making, and more. But do narrowboats keep their value? This all depends. Most canal boats hold their value exceptionally well over time, but they must be kept to a high standard and updated with the times.
How long do narrowboat engines last?
A well-maintained gasoline engine run under the best conditions may well run for more than the 1,500 hours without major overhaul.
How long should a narrowboat Centre line be?
A centre line is really the only safe option. An advisable length for centre lines is 15m to 20m each. if you only have one it’s better than none, just two make it easier when deploying to either port or starboard, especially if you have equipment on the roof or a roof garden!
What is the average length of a narrowboat?
Narrowboats vary from 70 feet to 20 feet! The longer the boat, it is often the more expensive to buy, moor, insure, license, repaint etc.
How big should a boat be to cross the ocean?
For crossing the Atlantic Ocean, you should aim for a boat that is at least 30-40 feet long. An experienced sailor can do with less. The smallest sailboat to cross the Atlantic Ocean was just over 5 feet long.
There are two types of coatings which can be used to protect the hull, Bituminous and Two Pack Epoxy. Epoxy paint is more expensive but it will last 5 – 6 years once applied and a Bitumen finished coating will last around 2 – 3 years.
Is it cold living on a narrowboat?
Dressing warm while on your narrowboat in winter almost goes without saying. However, being below deck when it’s nice and toasty can make you forget how cold it really is outside. If you’re facing the elements, you need to be properly kitted out.
How often do you need to pump out a narrowboat?
The pump out toilet is more like a conventional house toilet. The liquid and solid toilet waste is stored in a large (sealed) holding tank on your boat which requires emptying every two to three weeks depending on how much you use it.
What happens to GREY water on a narrowboat?
In Britain, most canal boats expel their “grey water” directly into the canal. Grey water is normally classified as water from the sink, shower or wash basin, and must not include any sewage products.
Can you drive a narrowboat at night?
Can I drive a narrowboat at night? As with regular canal boats, if you own the boat, you can technically travel any time you want. However, it is strongly recommended you have proper lighting, and don’t travel in snow and ice.
How do you empty a toilet on a narrowboat?
Can you empty GREY water on the ground UK?
Apart from being inappropriate, it’s illegal to discharge your waste water on the road or in laybys. On some smaller campsites the owner may suggest you pour your grey waste water (from washing up, etc) into a hedgerow or similar – but only do so if you are told to.
Gray water is defined as household wastewater that comes from showers, laundry water, bath water, lavatory (basin) water, and untreated spa water.
Can you use GREY water to flush toilets?
DO NOT put greywater into the toilet tank. Greywater in the tank may not only cause the flushing mechanism to malfunction, but could be backsiphoned into the fresh water supply if water pressure decreases suddenly.
How do you treat GREY water naturally?
Keep in mind
Use natural soaps and detergents as far as possible.
Clean the baffle filter every 5-8 years.
Both the reed bed and storage tank should be built in a sunlit area.
Trim the plants in the reed bed from time to time.
Clean the storage tank when required.
Is vinegar OK for GREY water?
Drain Maintenance: Pour one cup of vinegar down your drains once a month or so and let it sit for about an hour before rinsing with hot water. This will help break up any food build up and help prevent problems before they happen.