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Part time engineer required for our constantly expanding Narrowboat Hire business. Previous Experience in narrowboat engines and working in Marinas an advantage. The correct candidate will also have great customer facing skills as well as non facing, be able to work effectively under pressure and be able to work to deadlines, managing time effectively, they will also be able to work on their own initiative and be flexible in their approach, working well as a team member. The candidate must also hold a full UK driving license and his own vehicle. Competitive rates of pay. Area of main work: Nantwich, Cheshire. Please email your CV and a covering letter as to why you would be best for the position to services@canaljunction.com in first instance. (9/6/10)
Business or Work opportunity sought in the Charter of Canal boats, barge-yachts in Europe, preferably France. I am interested in an opportunity to invest i.e. buy a percentage of the business with existing partner and work in maintaining and building up the business as well. I have experience in crewing on large yachts in the Mediterranean. Please contact Tim at highlandart@gmail.com (14/4/10)
Business or Work opportunity sought in the Boating industry. With over twenty years experience in the Marine and boating industry which includes experience in Wholesale chandlery sales, Holiday boat skippering, Manager of a retail chandlery shop, Boat brokerage, and Small craft surveying, in Europe and Ireland. I am now seeking new opportunities within these or other sectors or in the boat hire industry. I have a flexible attitude to work and I am prepared to consider different options. For more information phone 07552 395886. (23/10/09)
Trip boat for sale Trip boat “Swallow” previously named “Thomas Telford” for sale as a business under the name of Swallow Canal Cruises. Swallow operated the 2008/9 season on the Lancaster Waterbus and canal cruises before our new boat Kingfisher took over the 2009/10 season. The boat is registered to hold 57 passengers and three crew. The boat is 72 foot in length by 7 foot wide and has a centre bar area with gas cooker. There is central heating and gas alarm as well as bow thruster which will need to be connected. The boat will fully serviced and passed out with MCA certification for 5 years. Within the business the new owner will also be provided with the search and rescue and operating plans. This will allow immediate use of the passenger carrying boat on any canal in Britain.
We are looking in the region of £40,000 for the business. budgietransport@wyrenet.co.uk  
(1/5/09)
Canal-side French Chateau. CHATEAUX BY FRENCH CANALS has been conceived and developed from nearly forty years’ of experience in designing, building, restoring and operating canal boats, barge-yachts and French country estates for the discerning and demanding owner. Let us help you find the Chateau of your dreams. Visit our website http://www.canal-chateaux.com/ for more information.