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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2017 15:16:21 GMT
I'm considering buying a relatively shagged GRP fishing boat for a project. It's got a Lister twin air cooled in it. Its the type of boat I like - canoe Stern and fairly small (19ftx6ft) My other double ender is only 14ft and has no inboard engine. I want to turn this  Into this  they are the same hulls. The second is a random image of a nicely presented Dell Quay Fisher 19 converted for camping by the look of it. Its for use on the Thames estuary - I'm going to get a mud berth at Sarfend. Is it a realistic project? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2017 17:04:23 GMT
Faffer's your man.
I remain in awe of the work he's done on his project.
Must say the second photo looks terrific.
Rog
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Post by patty on Jul 25, 2017 18:26:09 GMT
I like that boat in the second picture
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2017 18:40:11 GMT
Is it a realistic project? I'd say so - it's not made out of FeO for a start 🚢⚓👍🍻
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2017 18:48:28 GMT
Yup. Its a splitter  |
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Post by Saltysplash on Jul 25, 2017 19:32:36 GMT
Yarp
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Post by bodger on Jul 26, 2017 18:56:30 GMT
I used a 35 year-old 16ft Bonwitco fishing boat as a basis for my current project (open boat converted to a cabin cruiser with solar and electric outboard for use on the Thames). The boat is kept on a trailer so osmosis wouldn't be a problem, but I haven't found any. In your case Dell Quay was (is?) a respected manufacturer so I guess the hull will basically be good.
Living with an air-cooled Lister may be a bit tiresome.
Whether it's the right boat for you depends on how you intend to use it, but I'm sure you'll enjoy the project.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2017 11:09:42 GMT
As I am applying for a foreshore berth at Southend I need a boat which will sit level on hard ground. Unfortunately this boat is long keel with out bilge plates so its not suitable. I suppose it would be possible to fit bilge plates or beaching legs but its quite a lot of agro.
Agree about the air cooled lister !!
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Post by Saltysplash on Jul 27, 2017 22:17:59 GMT
Have you considered floating trots. Plenty on the Medway around Gillingham and Hoo. The ones at Hoo were dirt cheap as well
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Post by JohnV on Jul 28, 2017 8:05:48 GMT
Andrew, the moorings off Sarfend beach can be very exposed in the winter, the estuary can be surprisingly rough.
I don't know if there are any available but have you thought about a trot at Two Tree ? bit better protection there
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Post by faffer on Jul 28, 2017 11:53:23 GMT
As with any project, go for it  And a quick think on what to do, cuddy with a canvas top Dont know why but different |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2017 11:57:43 GMT
Andrew, the moorings off Sarfend beach can be very exposed in the winter, the estuary can be surprisingly rough. I don't know if there are any available but have you thought about a trot at Two Tree ? bit better protection there Thanks John. I Will have a look but I think there may be a waiting list. We might be moving down that way soon (to a house !!). Looking at Westcliff on sea and apparently the council let drying moorings very cheap - you lay the root yourself. I'd aim to have the boat out of water for winter anyway. Obviously if I do move ashore then I will have to have a boat of some sort or I'll go mental ! |
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Post by Jim on Jul 28, 2017 15:18:35 GMT
Andrew, the moorings off Sarfend beach can be very exposed in the winter, the estuary can be surprisingly rough. I don't know if there are any available but have you thought about a trot at Two Tree ? bit better protection there Thanks John. I Will have a look but I think there may be a waiting list. We might be moving down that way soon (to a house !!). Looking at Westcliff on sea and apparently the council let drying moorings very cheap - you lay the root yourself. I'd aim to have the boat out of water for winter anyway. Obviously if I do move ashore then I will have to have a boat of some sort or I'll go mental ! keep your current ones and rent them out on airbnb! simples. theres an unfulfilled demand round your way.  |
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Post by bodger on Jul 29, 2017 12:15:38 GMT
I have just remembered that when I bought my Bonwitco hull I had a choice of several Mk.1 single skin and Mk.2 double skin boats offered on Apollo Duck. Luckily I opted for single skin, which had a thin GRP sole (floor) with foam buoyancy under. The double skin boats have the foam buoyancy supporting the inner skin over the whole of the inside of the hull surface.
of course the foam (polyurethane) was saturated, weighed about 150kg, and had to be cut out, which was practical with a single skin, but had I purchased a double skin the work would have been horrendous and the hull would probably have then been lacking in support and would have been floppy.
........... just a thought for the benefit of anyone considering a similar project.
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