MrPlant

Hi All, Some of you may like to see 😃 I Wanted a little tinkering project during the later end of covid lockdowns etc, purchased in summer 2021 from NBS in Wroxham, was in need of an update to say the least, but it had potential. Original Gel which shined well after a polish, original rear perkins engine with hydraulic drive, which starts & drives for hours perfectly. I had a load of photos from when I purchased it, but my phone broke and only had a couple saved from after I’d emptied it! She was a mishmash of old ply units, rather strange interior & the contents of a 4 bed house, filled 2 full van loads of rubbish out of it! 😂 However, it was a nice year or so just tinkering, messing around and spending some lovely hours loosing myself tidying it up playing, just a nice bit of relaxed fun for me personally. She’s far from the ritz, but I feel happy I’ve saved another great modern classic broads cruiser from decline, it’s now ready for a new toilet and a service, then we’ll use it as a day boat next year, ideal for towing the kayaks, chucking the paddle boards on top & cruising up to coltishall for the quiet waters where the kids enjoy kayaking. May even have a night or two on it next summer. here’s a few pictures I took on Wednesday last week of it moored up next to my little fishing boat looking all happy, hope you enjoy, welcome all comments 😬😃& if anyone knows any further history of it, I’d love to hear. 😊

November-March is, that's one of my favourite times on the broads

Thanks for all your replies, I'll tackle in soon and hopefully post up some pics of before and after !

Seen many of you fine folk getting those old engines cleaned up, allowing for better inspections, looking at our old perkins 4.108 and think it's time for a clean!. Was going to use GUNK, but whilst searching, I see there are 2 types, "ultra" & "the original in the metal tin". Anyone have any experiences, or better suggestions? Also, after a good clean & once it's dried, would you recommend leaving it, adding a protection spray of some kind or paint? Thanks

Still for sale, still not got a use for them. £100 to clear as taking up room in garage

Great photos, one of my favourite time of year on the broads

4 Sheets 8'x4' Oak Wallboard 3mm Ply Backed Brand NEW 4 perfect & new Left over sheets from Job, normally costs £40-£60 per sheet from other online shops All 4 £120 (£30 per sheet) BARGAIN Can deliver Via DX for + £25 or collect for Free PE32 area

Thanks for the replies, insurance now in place. It’s not so much the insurance for the boat, it’s knowing we’re insured against liability to other etc.

Good Morning, Purchased a lovely little original 1980 Bounty 28 a couple of weeks ago to use as a family day boat, been in private ownership since new with original gel coat, valid BSS, now about to start a internal refit to bring her upto spec, however my insurance firm are refusing to offer insurance without a new full out of water survey... never had this issue before. Had many boats over the years and always trusted my own judgment on purchases which has always seen me well without getting surveys done... Admittedly boats purchased in recent years have all been newer... Anyone on here know of a local firm who will insure without surveys?

Hi, no problem, tried to reply to your message, due to size & weight collection is from pe321by. is that ok?

Lovely Old Boat / Broads Hand made Weather Vein removed from a property in Horning, believed 70's/80's. Approx 3ft+ across. Far to good to dispose! Requires rubbing down and painting. £100.

Starts on eBay tonight @ 9pm 10 day auction 185107789560 Removed from a recent renovation project we recently completed in Horning.

Lovely post, well done, enjoy.

Hi All, Quite a few yards offering this service on the Northern broads, so plenty of places I can pick the phone up to, but I'm after actual recommendations from people who have had theirs done and are very pleased with the service & outcome. Look forward to replies & any pictures of before & after if you'd be happy to share.

Sounds lovely, any recent photos? Valued v Getting a sale is 2 different things unfortunately. Best to test the water at a price you'd be 'happy' for her, but keeping in mind what the lowest price you would take. Also depends on how quick you need to sell. However for an original gel coat etc on an ocean 30, you may be surprised and a decent broker maybe able to achieve the best possible price, even after their commission with no hassle to you, a broker maybe you best bet... For a nice boat NYA all the way. Whats peoples thoughts on future classic/collectable grp boats? will they exist or just disappear...