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Post by JohnV on May 5, 2018 9:40:51 GMT
But......for someone with the time and the cash, it could become a lovely boat, only once it's all done and you count up how much time and money the whole project was, you'll probably see that it could have been better to pay more to start with for a boat that was ready to be usable right from the start. Peter. Hmmmmmm !!! I think I recognise that Tee shirt
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Post by bargemast on May 5, 2018 9:55:37 GMT
But......for someone with the time and the cash, it could become a lovely boat, only once it's all done and you count up how much time and money the whole project was, you'll probably see that it could have been better to pay more to start with for a boat that was ready to be usable right from the start. Peter. Hmmmmmm !!! I think I recognise that Tee shirt You're not the only one John Just one possibly good tip :"If you want that T-shirt to last, only use hand wash, and stay away from washing machines" Peter.
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Post by JohnV on May 6, 2018 6:51:21 GMT
One for Faffer !!! biggest problem would be collecting it !!! I like Nelsons, incredibly tough and wonderful rough water boats ...... not ideal to convert to liveaboards when twin engined but I would love one as a play boat !!! (Trouble is I would need my own marina to accommodate all the boats I would love to have ) www.findafishingboat.com/nelson-34/ad-93722
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Post by JohnV on May 6, 2018 9:50:03 GMT
well blow me down ..... finished a repair job on the dishwasher (why do these things always comein groups !!!) and sat down at the laptop while waiting to see if it completes it's cycle ok. The site for the Nelson was still there so I had a further look and found this one ..... looks spot on and probably not too overpriced ...... anyone got a spare odd 20K that they wouldn't mind lending out at zero interest for a worthy cause www.findafishingboat.com/nelson-34/ad-87674
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Post by bargemast on May 6, 2018 17:06:03 GMT
well blow me down ..... finished a repair job on the dishwasher (why do these things always comein groups !!!) and sat down at the laptop while waiting to see if it completes it's cycle ok. The site for the Nelson was still there so I had a further look and found this one ..... looks spot on and probably not too overpriced ...... anyone got a spare odd 20K that they wouldn't mind lending out at zero interest for a worthy cause www.findafishingboat.com/nelson-34/ad-87674Too bad I can't help you here John, but that maybe a good thing, as I don't think that you need another boat. It's even very possible that you would regret buying another floating object, that could give you some fun for a little while, but not much more. The idea that you still have to pay back your interest free loan isn't going to help in the enjoyment (or let me say, it wouldn't be for me). But just dream about it, dreaming is still tax-and interest free for the time being, and may be more satisfying in the long run. Don't be sad about it . Peter.
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Post by kris on May 9, 2018 17:14:51 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2018 17:22:29 GMT
I really like the old MFVs.
I do get tempted to sell the tin boxes and get away from it all then I wake up and rember its a wooden boat. Wood.
Its wood ffs !!
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Post by kris on May 9, 2018 17:53:04 GMT
I do get tempted to sell the tin boxes and get away from it all then I wake up and rember its a wooden boat. Wood. Its wood ffs !! Yep that's the problem.
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2018 9:19:03 GMT
Did we have VIDAS on here before ? If I eventually get off the ditches this would be exactly the type of boat I would like. A steel twin screw motor yacht with the option to sail if needed. Superb thing - I think it was discussed a while ago but no harm having another look ! Look at this on eBay www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183212567603
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Post by JohnV on May 10, 2018 9:21:35 GMT
Nice !!!
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2018 9:27:47 GMT
Steel hull aluminium superstructure. 1963. I guess that would want a good inspection. It seems a good way to do it but I wonder how time treats a dissimilar metal joint like that ?
I suppose it would be on some sort of rubber seal but over 50 years that could be a can of worms.
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Post by JohnV on May 10, 2018 9:50:32 GMT
wasn't that uncommon to make the wheelhouse of ali especially on wooden boats though ..... keeps the top weight down of course
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Post by kris on May 10, 2018 11:02:31 GMT
It is a really nice boat, not sold even though it's been on eBay along while. I suppose the number of people who could afford to run or want a boat like that is diminishing.
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Post by JohnV on May 10, 2018 13:31:20 GMT
Did we have VIDAS on here before ? If I eventually get off the ditches this would be exactly the type of boat I would like. A steel twin screw motor yacht with the option to sail if needed. Superb thing - I think it was discussed a while ago but no harm having another look ! Look at this on eBay www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183212567603Been looking at the picture carefully Andrew, with the top hamper on the cabin roof, the kind of sail you could rig on the foremast would be tiny, in fact it would almost seem to be limited to a jib, as a true motor sailer I would have expected the foremast to be a lot higher, the radar etc mounted on it high up and a boom almost to the aft mast. It strikes me that the masts have been retained/fitted as an affectation rather than a practical means of propulsion.
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Post by JohnV on May 10, 2018 13:35:36 GMT
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