Post by peterboat on Nov 5, 2018 20:59:29 GMT
I find pistols are easier to conceal even with the addition of a silencer, plus if more than one was responsible you will get them all before they can run away/
You do have a lovely looking boat though Peter
The boat is still looking rather nice (from a distance) but because of some health problems I haven't been able to do what needs doing to keep the boat in the shape it deserves.
I did a few changes straight after arriving here in 2004 after I had the longest cruise I've ever done from a place I'd never been before by barge, which was Berlin.
It's a Dutch build Trawler Yacht that a very wealthy Berliner had build for him, his name was Peter too, when he bought his new boat he was the same age as I was when I bought his boat in 2004, only then second hand.
The first thing I did was rename the boat as the name was "Bachuss" the god of wine, which didn't fit me as a tee-total, so I named the boat "JOY" much nicer (I think).
It was a huge job getting rid of the old name as all the letters where made of steel, and fully welded all around.
The next thing was raising the bollards, as I had to kneel down to do the ropes, not ideal for my bad back, now they nice and high, and a real pleasure to work.
Hope to be fit enough next year to repaint and revarnish the whole boat, and maybe try to sell her, as I have to try to have some fun before it's too late, and therefor I need the funds.
If I win the Loto before I try to sell, I'll keep the boat and go on a very long cruise.
Peter.
