Taylors of Fenny

Our boat was built by Ian Taylor at Fenny Marina and we started our maiden voyage to Oxford on Good Friday 2007.

Ian did most of the work himself, with help from Ron and Barry.

The good news is that from tomorrow, 1st July, Ian takes over the business at Fenny Compton and will be trading as Taylors of Fenny bringing over 25 years experience to the business.

Ian will be offering a comprehensive range of services for narrowboats including, electrical service and repairs, gas service and repairs, plumbing, repainting, engine servicing, heater servicing and much, much more.

He can also supply Epifanes paints and varnishes, Vetus marine diesels and equipment, Webasto diesel heating and Kuranda marine equipment.

I’m sure he will be very successful.

Posted on Monday, June 30, 2008 at 21:54
Comments (0) Category(s): Build our Boat , Southern Oxford

Ships that pass in the day

I was happily in the middle of my daydream when the helmsman of a boat coming the other way through the bridge signalled to slow down.

My first reaction was that this was a helpful signal indicating there was, perhaps, another boat following.

Then the voice, that seemed rather familiar, saying “it’s Paul, isn’t it?”

“Yes” I said, “It’s Chris isn’t it” as I realised who was coming the other way.

Chris is the man behind Video Active, the other organisation making Canal DVDs and I’ve heard his voice on sound-tracks of their DVDs.

He was cruising with Angela on their boat, Morgan Le Fey, having been filming for one of their DVDs.

We stopped for a quick chat and photo of the boats together, and of Chris trying to get the best photo of them together.  I hope we have time for a proper chat next time we meet.

Posted on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 20:22
Comments (1) Category(s): Northern Oxford