Grand Designs houseboat washes up on beach
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http://uk.tv.yahoo.com/news-extra/article/114693/t...
I'm sure fans of the series will remember this particular project!
"A houseboat that featured on an episode of 'Grand Designs' has washed up on a beach in Essex.
The 100ft vessel, which is covered in graffiti and has broken windows, was featured on the Channel 4 programme back in March 2007.
Viewers of the show will remember that London couple Christopher Miller and Sze Lui Lai were unable to complete the difficult project, despite spending £80,000 on the restoration.
The boat, which is made from reclaimed timber and corrugated iron, is believed to have remained moored - and unoccupied - in the Thames Estuary since the show aired.
Steve Morgan, who runs a cafe near the beach, told Metro: "I did not know what it was at first. Then I saw the roof and realised it was the boat from 'Grand Designs' - it looked very strange just sat there opposite our cafe. We have had loads of customers down here, all talking about it."
Reports suggest that the boat washed up after breaking free from its mooring over the weekend. It isn't known if the couple featured in 'Grand Designs' still own it."
I'm sure fans of the series will remember this particular project!
"A houseboat that featured on an episode of 'Grand Designs' has washed up on a beach in Essex.
The 100ft vessel, which is covered in graffiti and has broken windows, was featured on the Channel 4 programme back in March 2007.
Viewers of the show will remember that London couple Christopher Miller and Sze Lui Lai were unable to complete the difficult project, despite spending £80,000 on the restoration.
The boat, which is made from reclaimed timber and corrugated iron, is believed to have remained moored - and unoccupied - in the Thames Estuary since the show aired.
Steve Morgan, who runs a cafe near the beach, told Metro: "I did not know what it was at first. Then I saw the roof and realised it was the boat from 'Grand Designs' - it looked very strange just sat there opposite our cafe. We have had loads of customers down here, all talking about it."
Reports suggest that the boat washed up after breaking free from its mooring over the weekend. It isn't known if the couple featured in 'Grand Designs' still own it."
te then...
Cost £80,000 to build and after having windows smashed and graffiti on it Mr Miller says the vandals have caused around £70,000 worth of damage! 
Can anyone hear the words "insurance job" springing into their heads.
It's been unused since the show in 2007 so maybe unpaid mooring fees?
They still own it as they have been spoken to and quoted in the newspaper.
Can anyone hear the words "insurance job" springing into their heads.
It's been unused since the show in 2007 so maybe unpaid mooring fees?
They still own it as they have been spoken to and quoted in the newspaper.
Edited by FourWheelDrift on Thursday 3rd February 11:03
From here
the atricle said:
Millions of viewers watched as the Channel 4 team helped give the barge a makeover. But it was far from plain sailing, with presenter Kevin McCloud even calling it 'more of a floating Scrapheap Challenge' than a comfortable houseboat.
the article said:
Grand idea: The interior of the barge looked habitable after the Grand Designs team were finished
I didn't think the Grand Designs team actually got involved in the process (other than film it).Gassing Station | TV, Film, Streaming & Radio | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff