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Post by bargemast on May 31, 2018 17:11:24 GMT
I agree .... don't like the look ...... I'm not sure (I'm sure Peter will know) isn't that too high for the Canal du Midi ? Yes John, no chance to do the Midi on that boat 3m50 is much too high, unless you don't mind to adapt the boat for that canal by going full throttle through the first low bridge, after that it won't be a problem anymore .
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2018 7:08:03 GMT
Interesting little day boat project Bit of a heap but with some work it could be made into a really nice classic runabout. Look at this on eBay www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302757483551GRP boat with enough wood to keep busy and look good been stored indoors so a chance the wood is alright.
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Post by kris on Jun 6, 2018 7:40:39 GMT
At least it's cheap
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2018 10:01:43 GMT
The little Johnson 6 is a peach of a motor.
The only things likely to be wrong with that are cracked ignition coils, a filthy carb and points that want cleaning. It would obviously need an impeller.
I've an evinrude badged 6, excellent bit of kit.
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Post by JohnV on Jun 6, 2018 11:31:07 GMT
The little Johnson 6 is a peach of a motor. The only things likely to be wrong with that are cracked ignition coils, a filthy carb and points that want cleaning. It would obviously need an impeller. I've an evinrude badged 6, excellent bit of kit. It's worth £50 for the outboard I paid a lot more for than that for an inflatable with leaks and a 2-1/2Hp Yamaha that had been standing outside for 8 or 9 years. The inflatable needed serious re-glueing immediately then and further work this year. Probably won't be capable of being patched up for much longer but the motor looks like it had never been run in it's life.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2018 16:47:17 GMT
This looks interesting for a rag and stick enthusiast. 41' x 12' 1972 steel sailing boat. Looks like a good price. Look at this on eBay www.ebay.co.uk/itm/163076386128
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2018 17:01:47 GMT
This looks interesting for a rag and stick enthusiast. 41' x 12' 1972 steel sailing boat. Looks like a good price. Look at this on eBay www.ebay.co.uk/itm/163076386128That's about the easiest access to the old Ford's cambelt you could ask for. Lots of tired would and a fair bit of money in the rigging and sails. Properly useful boat for the right person.
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Post by peterboat on Jun 7, 2018 17:03:59 GMT
This looks interesting for a rag and stick enthusiast. 41' x 12' 1972 steel sailing boat. Looks like a good price. Look at this on eBay www.ebay.co.uk/itm/163076386128Lovely
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2018 17:12:25 GMT
It seems like a nice boat. There do seem to be some hints in the advert about the condition of the hull. People always talk about replating or overplating 40+ year old canal boats so I suppose the same must apply to sailing yachts. 1972 is 46 years old.
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Post by kris on Jun 7, 2018 17:19:52 GMT
It seems like a nice boat. There do seem to be some hints in the advert about the condition of the hull. People always talk about replating or overplating 40+ year old canal boats so I suppose the same must apply to sailing yachts. 1972 is 46 years old. don't forget if it does need replating, the interior would have to be ripped out. So a complete refit, plus new rigging and sails. So perhaps it's not such a bargain.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2018 17:20:40 GMT
Any views on this boat ? I already own two boats by the same boat fabricator (Pickwell and Arnold) and as I have had recent notification of another wealthy relative kicking the bucket and leaving all their shit to me I might fancy buying it. www.boatshowrooms.com/boats-for-sale/london/pickwell-arnold-15m-dutch-mini-barge/I think £90k is too much. There is a limited market for secondhand boats like that. It looks more like £70k to me. Would be a nice boat for France and oddly enough I have already seen it moored in the port du canal in Dijon, the town where my other half grew up.
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Post by kris on Jun 7, 2018 17:28:51 GMT
Yes a non descript euro box of a "Dutch barge" with no redeeming features as far as I can see. You would be better off buying lake for 30,000and putting 50,000 into it. You would have a boat with character then. On second thoughts you would want to put portholes in the hull, so forget it and by the non descript euro box.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2018 18:35:31 GMT
Yes a non descript euro box of a "Dutch barge" with no redeeming features as far as I can see. You would be better off buying lake for 30,000and putting 50,000 into it. You would have a boat with character then. On second thoughts you would want to put portholes in the hull, so forget it and by the non descript euro box. Hmm. Pickwell and Arnold built their boats with 15mm base and 8mm chines and also with a unique underwater shape. Nothing nondescript about them at all. To appreciate one you have to see it out of the water and drive it around on the water for a few hours. Other than that above water they do look a bit boxy I admit. Excellent boats for boating though Clue about the underwater shape in this photo - rocks and rolls on rough water like Mick Jagger but lovely to handle inland. I do like Lake though but I suspect it may not handle very well.
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Post by kris on Jun 7, 2018 19:24:17 GMT
Yes a non descript euro box of a "Dutch barge" with no redeeming features as far as I can see. You would be better off buying lake for 30,000and putting 50,000 into it. You would have a boat with character then. On second thoughts you would want to put portholes in the hull, so forget it and by the non descript euro box. Hmm. Pickwell and Arnold built their boats with 15mm base and 8mm chines and also with a unique underwater shape. Nothing nondescript about them at all. To appreciate one you have to see it out of the water and drive it around on the water for a few hours. Other than that above water they do look a bit boxy I admit. Excellent boats for boating though Clue about the underwater shape in this photo - rocks and rolls on rough water like Mick Jagger but lovely to handle inland. I do like Lake though but I suspect it may not handle very well. I'm still not impressed.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2018 19:28:13 GMT
Hmm. Pickwell and Arnold built their boats with 15mm base and 8mm chines and also with a unique underwater shape. Nothing nondescript about them at all. To appreciate one you have to see it out of the water and drive it around on the water for a few hours. Other than that above water they do look a bit boxy I admit. Excellent boats for boating though Clue about the underwater shape in this photo - rocks and rolls on rough water like Mick Jagger but lovely to handle inland. I do like Lake though but I suspect it may not handle very well. I'm still not impressed. I guess you have not steered one of these boats. Its worth a go if you get an opportunity
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