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    A Winters Tale

    in Holiday Tales & Blogs

    Posted

    5 minutes ago, hazelgirl said:

    Why thank you, why is it confusing? lol baring in mind I don't want to hijack Mr Fire's holiday blog thread about this :default_party0010:

    Opps sorry JF,.

    To be brief it is confusing because people use usernames and real names in conversations during the quiz which is fine if you`ve been around for years but as a newbie by the time I`ve worked out who`s who the next Q has popped up and I`ve missed it.

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    A Winters Tale

    in Holiday Tales & Blogs

    Posted

    21 minutes ago, Jayfire said:

    Would you have a spare sleeping spot on my way home from the football? :default_biggrin:

    Ooh, from Liverpool not scum land of course :default_smiley-angelic002:

    :default_rofl:

    After all those DDDddddd`s and you now ask for ZZZzzzzzzz`s 

    :default_2gunsfiring_v1:would be my reply :default_laugh:

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    A Winters Tale

    in Holiday Tales & Blogs

    Posted

    12 minutes ago, NorfolkNog said:

    Oooo, er, not ringing any immediate bells, have to ponder on that one JF :default_blink:

    BTW I know I'm not the sharpest knife in the box but why is Lynsey called Hazel??? :default_biggrin:

    Don`t know the dear lady but is she nuts? :default_hiding:

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    A Winters Tale

    in Holiday Tales & Blogs

    Posted

    2 minutes ago, Jayfire said:

    I feel you are trying to tell me something my friend :default_biggrin:, but honestly, despite what she says Grace loves these walks together.

    Grace loves what I tell her to.

    Ooh this is gonna cost me a hell of a lot of wine 

    :default_rofl:

    :default_hiding:

    Whatever it is you are "feeling" I promise you it is nowt to do with me,  best look behind you my friend. :default_swordpir:

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    Freezing Weather

    in Broads Chat

    Posted

    1 hour ago, ranworthbreeze said:

    By all accounts there is ice in certain area's on the Tingdene Marina this morning at Brundall.

    Regards

    Alan

    Can confirm the puddles on the footpath were ice this morning around 12am

    More Advice Please On Survey And Moving A Boat

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    12 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said:

    If she is on the Broads then a volunteer delivery crew is guaranteed, in return for a full English. Lowloaders are good, so long as the driver understands boats. Re brokers and surveyors,  get the right of both and not a problem, at least on the Broads. Would be quite happy to take a preliminary peep. 

    Thanks JM, perhaps volunteer wasn`t quite the right word, really meant fully paid day rate with full English and use of my wallet for  :default_beerchug: in return for teaching me as we travel, bring your own choice of cd`s!

    More Advice Please On Survey And Moving A Boat

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Evening all,

    So if/ when I find the boat where do I find the right person to carry out the survey? (The forum sub section is empty). I presume I don`t want somebody that the broker recommends is that correct?

    Secondly if the boat was a full day or more away from the moorings as a beginner that is a daunting journey I wouldn`t want to undertake so could I pay a skipper or would you put it on a lowloader?

    (Any volunteer skipper want to step forward? either here or via a pm please do so.)

    Thanks in advance guys n gals.

    Anyone Recognise This As A Broom?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    2 hours ago, VetChugger said:

    I agree with Lulu! " Dont rush into buying. " On all the occasions I have bought a boat the looking has been the most enjoyable part to some degree. I almost regretted finally settling on one as I wanted to go and look at others. And, before anyone says "go and look at some then", its not quite the same when you are not actually considering buying what you see.

    However, am I the only one that is just a tad sad that pumpmedic has passed on this boat?? Although it had some limitations, there is a certain attraction to it. Having said all that, keep looking and the very best of luck in finding your dream boat!

    In this case my head ruled my heart, that said I never did she her close up and maybe that was for the best eh?

    By the way the hull moulding number I mentioned earlier is on the Transom in small numbers. What is a Transom?

    Anyone Recognise This As A Broom?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    21 minutes ago, oldgregg said:

    Definitely wise to walk away I think. Everyone on here is only trying to be helpful and advise against buying a money pit.

    Diamonds do seem to command a good price, but they're a fairly spacious and sociable boat for 2-4 and are probably easy to keep warm in the winter. It's a good boat for a couple and with room for guests while still being short enough to be manageable.

    Aquafibre mouldings are generally very solid although obviously anything can be wrecked by neglect. I think used prices reflect the fact that they're less trouble than some other brands.

    Connoisseurs are also very solidly built, though the interior mouldings can cause issues and the ones which have come back from France can have poor gel coat. You should find an early eighties centre cockpit one from £25 - 30K though, with the later / refurbished ones going for more obviously.



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    From day 1 the help and advise given has been fantastic and much appreciated. Connoisseurs eh, I`ll going looking.

     

    Anyone Recognise This As A Broom?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Afternoon all,

    Think we have a definitive answer after I shared the photos with the owners club who`s response was excellent as was the response here. One member I spoke to had actually viewed her last June but didn`t like the layout however was really helpful sharing what he knew and what he thought it should be valued at, other members including the Vice chairperson, the Eastern area rep and two long serving employees also helped and then finally today the owner replied to my questions and the answer is....

    (Long drum roll please)

    Yes the superstructure is sheathed marine ply built by another builder and she has been 90% refurbished over the last 5yrs. 

    According to the owners club even if the build plate is missing if you look closely on the bow of the boat just above the waterline there will be a small Broom mould number on a Broom hull and internally remove any drawer and there should be a number written underneath or on the end.

    Thanks to all that helped.

     

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    Hi Everyone, Im Looking To Purchase

    in New Members Say Hi !

    Posted

    21 minutes ago, annv said:

    And providing you get the price right if it needs replacing it's much better to fit your new choice rather than someone else's inferior cheaper choice that you than throw away a new but not wanted item,ie a new engine is your choice          of make and power rather than a boat yards cheaper smaller one. John

    On that note anybody have a ballpark figure for a yard to gut and replace everything in two heads in an Alpha 35? New wall panels, showers, taps, the complete job.

    Anyone Recognise This As A Broom?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    9 hours ago, JennyMorgan said:

    Having reviewed the advert I think that as a condition of purchase I would insist on a new boat safety certificate being issued. I say this because a number of pictures show a mass of electrical wiring which I truly doubt to have been professionally installed. Let's just say, room for concern, and maybe a price drop. The advert has also had a large number of views yet she is still up for sale thus the vendor might well be open to a realistic offer, good luck.  It's unusual to see white painted rubbing strakes.

    Thanks for the concerns, I had made a note of the wiring and it is one of several points I am awaiting a reply on. 

    Hi Everyone, Im Looking To Purchase

    in New Members Say Hi !

    Posted

    18 minutes ago, mdblackburn said:

    hi yes thats the one how much tlc? and how many £s will it be worth it? what do you reckon?

     

    Sorry but I`m not able to advise on what it is worth as I`m still learning myself but for me it would be new flooring throughout, both heads need new walls etc, rework the V cabin, find and cure that leak, new mattresses all round, and rework the seating in the saloon plus I did notice parts of the veneer lifting away in places and the inverter is only really for the TV. Understand the owner is open to offers if that helps.

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