Wholesale logs in north Lancashire

[Buzz]

Andy, there is a network of narrow boats that travel in particular the British Waterways network supplying coal and logs to house boat owners and marinas for the lesuire market.

 

I wish you the best of luck but i think you'll struggle to break into that market unless you can undercut these floating suppliers. Maybe find out who supplies their logs now and supply them direct ?

[County4x4]

Buzz - yes I know mate - but there are no supply boats on MY canal, as well as problems for boaters getting red diesel and pump outs. If there was a working boat on already I wouldn't even consider this. The working boats that are already out there tend to be in the Midlands and south for the main part, and tend not to step on each other's toes as far as the area they cover.

 

I'm only looking at the wood as one part of the idea - it may turn out that there is not enough interest in it to make it worthwhile because as I said earlier, most of the boats use coal. It would be nice to give them the option though, and we do have a number of fairly "green minded" live aboards who would probably see wood as a better option. I'd be looking at providing other goods and services as well. I'm also interested in supplying "normal" wood to land based customers so as not to put all my eggs in one basket and restrict myself to sales on the canal.

 

@jpbeaver - I'd be interested in both at the right money mate. I know there's still some predjudice against softwood in the market, though I have no problem with it personally and if the difference is reflected in the price then no worries. Bottom line is I want to provide a good product and a good service - not just turn up when I feel like it or only if the sun is shining etc etc! I'm still thinking that buying loose in bulk and then packaging as necessary for whoever wants it maybe a better bet than buying nets ready done, but if anyone thinks different, please shout up! I don't pretend to know all the answers:wink:

 

Andy

[Bald Ed]

Andy

 

There is a company in North Lancs that builds canal boats, they have not been building them for long but seem to have a good name in the local market, (Pintail Boats). It may be worth speaking with them as they will have the contacts in the local mariners and may be a help. If you want the number of the owner drop me a pm and I will pass it on to you.

[skyhuck]

Andy, there is a network of narrow boats that travel in particular the British Waterways network supplying coal and logs to house boat owners and marinas for the lesuire market.

 

 

The Lancaster canal is not connected to the other canals, so is not part of the "network".

[Buzz]

Andy rodger that and good luck with it.

 

Dave I didn't see him mention the Lancaster Canal otherwise i would have twigged that lol.

[skyhuck]

Andy rodger that and good luck with it.

 

Dave I didn't see him mention the Lancaster Canal otherwise i would have twigged that lol.

 

He didn't, but Lancaster is "north Lancashire" so I am guessing at that

[Buzz]

Get out in the rain and do some work man

[gensetsteve]

Its a shame you are so far away. Because I cut my wood into billets and often dont use the splitter to process them out in the winter its ideal for making granny logs. Can produce stuff 5" square if required. Most processors would prefer to deliver you a tipped load then you can bag them yourself. I would sell kindling and firelighters and posibly coal. Got more chance of earning a living imo.

[skyhuck]

Get out in the rain and do some work man

 

I'm on my holidays mate

[Mick Stockbridge]

I'm on my holidays mate

 

Get yourself down to Jonesies show then:001_smile:.