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Post by thebfg on Aug 30, 2017 13:13:59 GMT
well they got her surveyed yesterday, by a chap called Chris Β berry. A very nice man. hull is still almost in original thickness with no pitting. The girlie buttons seem under powered. one of the portholes needs resealing, the engine cover needs a hinge rewarding. And there is an oil pipe to the engine that is made of the wrong material which should of failed it's safety certificate. so I believe they are happy and will get her blacked and then paint the roof and she will be ready. everything works as it should. that's the father in law in the pic. was going to get them to join Β here but I'm not sure their sense if humour will quite fit. as they will have lots if questions I have shamefully told her to look in the darkside but to keep this place in mind.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 14:59:09 GMT
Shameful. Messrs Brookes and Dunkley post here. As does Telemachus and other electrical wizzards. Gazza knows loads about welding and stuff. I really can't see they'll miss out on technical know how by being on here. They may get the occasional obscenity (it's not contagious and will not reduce life expectancy) but they'll get honesty, straight talking, and none of the hypocrisy and cant that goes with CWDF. There are some lovely people over there, but the air is clearer here in my view. Other views are available Rog PS Many other experts in various fields on here, just the first names springing to mind as examples. No offence intended by omision.
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Post by thebfg on Aug 30, 2017 15:58:59 GMT
Shameful. Messrs Brookes and Dunkley post here. As does Telemachus and other electrical wizzards. Gazza knows loads about welding and stuff. I really can't see they'll miss out on technical know how by being on here. They may get the occasional obscenity (it's not contagious and will not reduce life expectancy) but they'll get honesty, straight talking, and none of the hypocrisy and cant that goes with CWDF. There are some lovely people over there, but the air is clearer here in my view. Other views are available Rog PS Many other experts in various fields on here, just the first names springing to mind as examples. No offence intended by omision. I will try and get them to join don't worry. They aren't forum people anyway so they won't be coming on daily anyway. for their first forum. It might ba a bit much. I have a feeling they will go on the other place and it may be too clinical. so they may end up mooring over here anyway.
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Post by bettina on Aug 30, 2017 16:08:31 GMT
I think it's a lovely boat, with a workable layout, it looks clean and comfortable. I would suggest that that front curtain looks awful close to the stove pipe in the picture. Is there a side hatch anywhere, couldn't see on in the pics. Besst of luck and happy cruising for all involved
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Post by thebfg on Aug 30, 2017 16:16:34 GMT
I think it's a lovely boat, with a workable layout, it looks clean and comfortable. I would suggest that that front curtain looks awful close to the stove pipe in the picture. Is there a side hatch anywhere, couldn't see on in the pics. Besst of luck and happy cruising for all involved The hatch is on the other side. it's very well maintained. they have two massive folders with every receipt invoice and Manuals in. quite handy because we can go buy the exact paint to give it some touch ups after we have bashed our way down the k&a.π it's even got indoor lights that change colour. pretty sure it's not quite in telemachus league.
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Post by bettina on Aug 30, 2017 16:23:16 GMT
I think it's a lovely boat, with a workable layout, it looks clean and comfortable. I would suggest that that front curtain looks awful close to the stove pipe in the picture. Is there a side hatch anywhere, couldn't see on in the pics. Besst of luck and happy cruising for all involved The hatch is on the other side. it's very well maintained. they have two massive folders with every receipt invoice and Manuals in. quite handy because we can go buy the exact paint to give it some touch ups after we have bashed our way down the k&a.π it's even got indoor lights that change colour. pretty sure it's not quite in telemachus league. but then again, who in their right mind would want to be in his league?
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Post by patty on Aug 30, 2017 16:33:57 GMT
Looks lovely..they must be so pleased..hope they enjoy their time on her
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Post by thebfg on Aug 30, 2017 16:58:21 GMT
Looks lovely..they must be so pleased..hope they enjoy their time on her They will and so will when we ca get away.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 19:16:42 GMT
Congratulations to the family. My post was meant to be humerous rather than critical. In my experience we forumites tend to be a very small minority. I expect most people have better things to do. Rog
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 19:20:42 GMT
Deleted double post oopsie
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Post by thebfg on Aug 30, 2017 20:44:54 GMT
Congratulations to the family. My post was meant to be humerous rather than critical. In my experience we forumites tend to be a very small minority. I expect most people have better things to do. Rog it's ok It wasent taken personally and I understood the intent. I knew you Were not serious about this is place, with offence not intended as their first venture into forum life. however I do think eventually they will prefer this option.
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Post by thebfg on Sept 15, 2017 14:45:10 GMT
well I believe a small negotiation may of happened post survey. A final agreement has happened today and they are the new proud owners.
arranging blacking to be done where it is and then we will assist them back to Devizes and we become boaters by defaultππ in the new family boat.
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Post by thebfg on Sept 15, 2017 14:56:06 GMT
everyone behave for five minutes please I've just a link to this thread to them.
Rog, I did describe it as funny and a bit boisterous with helpful and expert people.
for fairness I have told them about the other place.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2017 15:00:59 GMT
Welcome proud new boat owners, thebfg family 'massive'.
Exciting times ahead.
The grin created by buying your boat does wear off eventually, but it takes about ten years.
Look forward to bumping into you on the system (but not in a Tim and Pru sense).
Rog
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Post by lieutime on Sept 15, 2017 15:04:17 GMT
Hi thebfg
We have ended up with Lieu time! nice boat, bit of work - we know you will help haha!!
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