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Frank Your post is absolutely brilliant and yes I admit I have done the dress thing. Grace

My hubby only think's he does, but that's what I let him think, we girls have a knack for that. So all you men who think you wear the trousers you actually don't Lol Grace

Hello and welcome This is no doubt the best forum to be involved with in my opinion, some nice people on here. Grace

Morning Sue We were advised by the Marina owner not to go due to the flooding, it's so frustrating but at least no one else can view her either Will let you know what we decide when we've viewed her but thank you for asking. Grace

Lord help us, they say romance isn't dead. Have to say though Mowjo, Clive and JTF just brilliant. Grace

Wow! You remembered Valentines, you cook and you own your own boat, what more could a lady want, will you marry me Admiral I got roses and a card, wouldn't want him to cook for me though, he's no Gordon Ramsay Lol Grace

Happy Valentines day everyone. Anyone got anything romantic planned? Grace

Same here, can't make it, but have a lovely time and have one or three for me Best cure for a hangover is a really greasy, runny egg sandwich with loads of ketchup, reckon you,re gonna need it lol Grace

Hi John Lovely, I can see now they are totally different from a Birchwood Grace

Oops! Thought she was one of those big Birchwood centre cockpits, just goes to show that I know absolutely nothing Lol Grace

hi Sanderling, sorry can't answer your question but have to say what a beautiful Boat.Is she a Birchwood? Grace

No mud weighting then, would need one hell of a rope. Grace

Good idea, but I don't think we can actually get to the boat because of flood water on the banks.Will phone Marina owner tomorrow to see what the situation is. Grace

Hello All Thank you all so so much you have given us plenty to think about, have made a list to take with me. Unfortunately cannot go this weekend due to the floods but will let you know what we decide when we can get down there Grace

Sorry, the last post from me was mean't for Brian j, we must have been typing at the same time Mowjo. Well I am shocked, what a devious bunch you are lol. Seriously though great tips Grace

Wow! your're a bundle of laughs (only joking), but yes we are considering all the costs, and you are so right the buying of the Boat seems to be the cheapest bit.We have such a love of Boats that I can't see us not doing it, just not sure if it's this particular Boat yet. Grace

I think it's got a toilet compartment but not sue about an actual toilet, when we are able to view her i will bear all this brilliant advice in mind, am making a list as we speak. The weather here is appalling so probably won't even get into the Marina to view her but will let you know the outcome when we are able to. Can't thank you all enough, you have certainly given us things to think about and Littlesprite can I take you with me to do the haggling lol. Grace

Maybe I was wrong in saying it's a project Boat, I believe she has curtains, carpets, cooker etc and just needs s spruce up, not entirely sure until we view her properly. Not very good with needle and thread but have a friend who has a sewing machine, so will keep all this in mind when viewing her, thank you Mowjo. Just to add my brother in law is a carpenter, he's suddenly going to become the best brother in law iv'e ever had lol. Grace

Must admit we have been looking at Boats for sale along the Medway for sometime and just toying with the idea, but now this one has come up and it's become a reality, the chap that's selling her has said he will accept an offer and that she is good to go and can be used for what she was intended while doing her up. Showed my husband this and he is going to have her lifted when possible (damn weather) before we go ahead so thank you again. Hopefully when we have a good look it really is just tidying up to be done, if it's a major refurb needed then we probably won't go for it and just keep looking. It's a diesel engine by the way. Grace

i'ts a private sale through a friend of a friend and a very nice gentleman, He's asking £4000, also taken into account Marina costs and realise we will be completely broke if we decide to buy haha. I am prepared to roll up my sleeves and get stuck in so not seeing Husband won't be an issue. Also she is on a floating pontoon so hopefully ok in the floods. Thankyou so much for great advice, to be honest i think my husband has his heart set on buying her and so have I to be honest, just great to have such knowledgeable people on here to run through things with. Grace

Hi mbird The only experience I have of Boats is holidaying on them I'm afraid but just been told by hubby that she has had a safety certificate and full survey done recently. The owner feels it's too much to take on now as he is not very well and just want's a quick sale. All the documents are available apparently, hopefully as you say it may be a great little Boat to do up but just apprehensive of taking that final step. I really want you lot to tell me to take that gamble and go ahead, so on your heads be it lol. Gtace

Hello All We are thinking of buying a Birchwood 25 which is moored on the Medway at Wateringbury, i'ts what I think you guys would call a project Boat and needs a lot doing to it. We have been told the engine is in very good condition and the rest of the Boat is just cosmetic, my husband and a friend are capable of doing the work but I am a little nervous as I need to know what to look for and what questions to ask before we part with any money. Weather permitting we are going to view her on Sunday, it would be ideal for us to use at weekends but still have main holidays on the Broads. She has a new Canopy and original gel coat and was built in 1978, we saw her a couple of weeks ago and she looks good to me but I'm just thinking about the pretty thinks like curtains and cushions lol, If we go on Sunday it would be great if it looked like we knew what we were talking about and that's where you guys come in. Was'nt sure where to post this, hope it's in the right place Grace

I actually said 'maybe have a drink or two' I did'nt say I was buying. To hell with equal rights and all that, men should pay for everything Lol Seriously though I will buy you a drink anytime especially if you own your own Boat. Grace

Hi MBA Marine Never thought of it like that, see another lesson learned. I really didn't mean anything with the comment about other Forums and don't wish to start an argument and I really do have one hell of a hangover lol. Grace

Just like to say I am now an official full member and a big thankyou to the Mods and Jonzo for a great Forum, beats the rubbish on the telly any day. I have learned so much more about the Broads and Boating since joining the Forum (and I thought I knew everything lol) looking forward to learning a lot more and hopefully helping with a bit of advice where I can too. Been looking at the other Forums that are Broads related and although I am not naming any they seem a bit hostile and clicky at times, I have seen no evidence of this on here, always friendly and a good laugh. Hope to meet some of you out on the Rivers and maybe have a drink or two Grace