A walk by the river at Malpas Truro and a hoard of abandoned boats at their moorings. All in various states of decay and neglect. Sad to see. some boats ok but most beyond saving.
I doubt you'd be asked to pay hundreds for one of those sad oldies. I guess the story with them rather goes like: Owner got old, couldn't let go of his old boaty, kept paying for the mooring but never came to take them out anymore. At some point they died, the mooring wasn't paid anymore, the marina would have had to pay extra to get rid of them, so they were put somewhere wheret they weren't in the way anymore. They'd probably be happy to get rid of them for a fiver, some fish and chips or a can of cider. Just ask them.
@@twowheelexploration9228 I studied physics in Bonn during the Nineties. In the Bonn pedestrian zone, there stood an old 50cc moped that was beaten up badly for months on end, chained to a streetlight. It was a 1955 Victoria Vicky III. At some point I decided it was too precious a thing to just rot away there and fall to disrepair. I jotted down its insurance license number and phoned the police with the request to tell me who the owner was. "No can do, data protection!" was the answer. The next 9 or so police stations I called gave the same answer, but with the eleventh, I was talking to a police officer who was a vintage vehicle lover like me. "I did _not_ tell you that this moped is insured by Mr. [insert name here] from [Insert address here]. Never mention you got the data from me!", he said. When I contacted Mr. [insert name here], he was surprised and said he hadn't been thinking of selling the Moped, but as I mentioned it, his own health situation was such that he probably wouldn't be able to fix it himself, and, well, the Moped deserved better. 150.- D-Mark, and it's mine. And so it was. All you have to do is ask. 🙃 Yours sincerely [insert name here] (For now that I guess I have inspired you to get into the adventure of restoring a boat, I wouldn't want my name to be known, just to get into the line of fire of accusations when the project becomes a torment. ☺)
@@twowheelexploration9228 but to my mind as I live in the Uk and rent a house I'd love to break out of the rent trap and livaboard. Problem is whilst in this trap I don't get any spare cash. This could also solve some of the housing crisis that seems to be happening glovally
It's a real shame, I would love to take possession of one of the sail boats, and rescue it. It's a massive shame that some people will neglect, what many like myself only dream of owning. the boat at 2:24 and at 4:00 would be interesting.
I agree completely as its also an eyesore on this nice stretch of river leading to the city of Truro. Its an issue that's been ignored by the authorities but its been like this for many years sadly.
@@twowheelexploration9228 I am tempted to do some research into them, I only live a short drive away from Truro. I can see allot of potential. Normally the council leave them until the boat is unfit before taking any action. I saw one the Newquay town council were trying to give away, sadly like with many only a decade too late.
What puzzles me is that these moorings are rented from someone by the owners of the boats so do they keep paying rent on these? Despite the sunken dilapidated boats or are they just a lost cause? Either way its a sad waste of what we're once nice boats.
I doubt you'd be asked to pay hundreds for one of those sad oldies. I guess the story with them rather goes like: Owner got old, couldn't let go of his old boaty, kept paying for the mooring but never came to take them out anymore. At some point they died, the mooring wasn't paid anymore, the marina would have had to pay extra to get rid of them, so they were put somewhere wheret they weren't in the way anymore. They'd probably be happy to get rid of them for a fiver, some fish and chips or a can of cider. Just ask them.
Thanks a very logical possibility
@@twowheelexploration9228 I studied physics in Bonn during the Nineties. In the Bonn pedestrian zone, there stood an old 50cc moped that was beaten up badly for months on end, chained to a streetlight. It was a 1955 Victoria Vicky III.
At some point I decided it was too precious a thing to just rot away there and fall to disrepair. I jotted down its insurance license number and phoned the police with the request to tell me who the owner was. "No can do, data protection!" was the answer. The next 9 or so police stations I called gave the same answer, but with the eleventh, I was talking to a police officer who was a vintage vehicle lover like me. "I did _not_ tell you that this moped is insured by Mr. [insert name here] from [Insert address here]. Never mention you got the data from me!", he said.
When I contacted Mr. [insert name here], he was surprised and said he hadn't been thinking of selling the Moped, but as I mentioned it, his own health situation was such that he probably wouldn't be able to fix it himself, and, well, the Moped deserved better. 150.- D-Mark, and it's mine.
And so it was.
All you have to do is ask. 🙃
Yours sincerely
[insert name here]
(For now that I guess I have inspired you to get into the adventure of restoring a boat, I wouldn't want my name to be known, just to get into the line of fire of accusations when the project becomes a torment. ☺)
Another great video mate wonder if any of those boots are for sale
Thanks mate I'd say only two or three actually worth saving sadly.
They were made for walking.
It’s a crying shame they need to be saved :(
They're not much good now unfortunately. Thanks for watching
@@twowheelexploration9228 just hurts seeing boats like that but ty for the video
@Rule91 yes I understand mate. I grew up by the sea messing with boats including rides on an old WW2 launch.
@@twowheelexploration9228 I’m just old sailor lol I’ve subscribed to your channel sir
@@Rule91 thanks for subscribing hope you enjoy the channel. There really is a bit of everything. More new videos coming soon. TwEx
Sometimes the owners die and no one realises they own a boat.
Yes very true .
@@twowheelexploration9228 but to my mind as I live in the Uk and rent a house I'd love to break out of the rent trap and livaboard. Problem is whilst in this trap I don't get any spare cash. This could also solve some of the housing crisis that seems to be happening glovally
@@jgasonparkesj9500 living on a boat isn't easy and would only appeal to a select few
@@jgasonparkesj9500 yes mate indeed
It's a real shame, I would love to take possession of one of the sail boats, and rescue it. It's a massive shame that some people will neglect, what many like myself only dream of owning. the boat at 2:24 and at 4:00 would be interesting.
I agree completely as its also an eyesore on this nice stretch of river leading to the city of Truro. Its an issue that's been ignored by the authorities but its been like this for many years sadly.
@@twowheelexploration9228 I am tempted to do some research into them, I only live a short drive away from Truro. I can see allot of potential. Normally the council leave them until the boat is unfit before taking any action. I saw one the Newquay town council were trying to give away, sadly like with many only a decade too late.
@@x66Hawk66x good luck hope you get somewhere with it as it might even bring their attention to the situation. All the best. TwEx.
This is an example of fly tipping really..
What puzzles me is that these moorings are rented from someone by the owners of the boats so do they keep paying rent on these? Despite the sunken dilapidated boats or are they just a lost cause? Either way its a sad waste of what we're once nice boats.
The first 3 ain’t abandoned they are owned by my uncles-
They're not looking too good.