mdblackburn Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 hi, finally managed to buy the boat my wife fell in love with, at last we are back on the water, lovely mooring at Acle all sorted, thanks to everyone who's advice i duly ignored, thanks anyway. its 32 feet long 12'3" wide single volvo penta diesel (2.0 litre austin montego engine) or perkins prima. we love it!! 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Congratulations! Very nice looking boat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Nice one, enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Hello Mark, A tidy looking boat, what is her airdraft? Regards Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelgirl Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 How swish does that look eh, jolly well done 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakesailor Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Congratulations lovely looking boat . Enjoy your time on the rivers Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Blimey I wouldn't have bought one of those!!!!!! Sorry been to a funeral and drunk, couldn't resist..... Enjoy and ignore me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Volvo Penta or Perkins?. Whatever it says on the covers, you can bet your engine base is used by several different companies. We had a new engine in Lightning 2 years ago, which replaced our old Perkins unit. The Volvo we replaced it with has the same block as the Perkins, so no need to mess around with changing engine mounts etc. I`ve seen numerous examples of engines from different, and sometimes big name manufacturers that are exactly the same as others. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Cracking piece of tupperware you have got yersens there. Very Swish - Enjoy Griff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Congratulations great looking boat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagypsy Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Nice boat looks like there's a few brdges it won't go under though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Congratulations enjoy your times on the broads, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolcat Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Looks very nice indeed. Will be sure to say hello as we are at Acle Marina as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaptinKev Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 On 25/03/2019 at 11:27, mdblackburn said: thanks to everyone who's advice i duly ignored, thanks anyway. Do I sense an air of arrogance!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 you're just jealous kaptinkev 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaptinKev Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 15 minutes ago, grendel said: you're just jealous kaptinkev Definitely not, the air draft is too high and if I owned a boat, I would not post pictures. Having been on here for a while you get to know the ones that really love the broads and can only afford to hire a boat. But then you get the ones that just come here to brag to being able to own a boat! They are few and far between, but they are here. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 nothing wrong with being proud of your boat, but it takes all sorts to make this world spin, we like seeing pictures of boats. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaptinKev Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, grendel said: nothing wrong with being proud of your boat, but it takes all sorts to make this world spin, we like seeing pictures of boats. You have a lot to learn about human nature my young Padawan! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 51 minutes ago, KaptinKev said: Having been on here for a while you get to know the ones that really love the broads and can only afford to hire a boat. But then you get the ones that just come here to brag to being able to own a boat! Strange statement. Owning a boat on the Broads is a big financial commitment, all year. This shows a "love" of the area as much as hiring. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocave Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 1 hour ago, KaptinKev said: Definitely not, the air draft is too high and if I owned a boat, I would not post pictures. Having been on here for a while you get to know the ones that really love the broads and can only afford to hire a boat. But then you get the ones that just come here to brag to being able to own a boat! They are few and far between, but they are here. At least it will go further than Brundall to Reedham once a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaptinKev Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 6 minutes ago, psychicsurveyor said: Strange statement. Owning a boat on the Broads is a big financial commitment, all year. This shows a "love" of the area as much as hiring. Unfortunately you are strangely missing the point. Never mind, potato, potarto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagypsy Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 1 hour ago, KaptinKev said: Definitely not, the air draft is too high and if I owned a boat, I would not post pictures. Having been on here for a while you get to know the ones that really love the broads and can only afford to hire a boat. But then you get the ones that just come here to brag to being able to own a boat! They are few and far between, but they are here. I said earlier air draft was high but every body to their own. I started hiring 70s 80s had three different boats of my own for 30yrs sold it 2yrs ago came back to the Broads hiring 4wks holiday this year on 3 different boats I like change could buy into syndicate but doesn't appeal. If I had my own I probably would post a photo and if anyone wanted to criticise so be it as I said earlier everyone to their own 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 18 minutes ago, KaptinKev said: Unfortunately you are strangely missing the point. Never mind, potato, potarto. Far too deep and meaningful for me Grasshopper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolcat Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 1 hour ago, KaptinKev said: Definitely not, the air draft is too high and if I owned a boat, I would not post pictures. Having been on here for a while you get to know the ones that really love the broads and can only afford to hire a boat. But then you get the ones that just come here to brag to being able to own a boat! They are few and far between, but they are here. Not sure why owning or hiring a boat makes you any more or less a lover of the Broads? I for one enjoy seeing members pictures on here, either their own boat or ones they are hiring. Does seem a bit of a shame to dampen the mood of this thread. Obviously the OP and his wife are very happy with their new boat and I for one wish them many happy hours on board and enjoying the Broads. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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