The Future Of Fibreglass

[BuffaloBill]

Bill is a friend of mine and can confirm that he's had a few health issues.

More than that I won't say, it's for him to fill in the blanks if he so wishes.

Only a few short years ago, a nearby boatyard did consider buying one

or two to refurbish and add to their hire fleet. Sadly this never happened.

[SPEEDTRIPLE]

4 hours ago, BuffaloBill said:

Bill is a friend of mine and can confirm that he's had a few health issues.

More than that I won't say, it's for him to fill in the blanks if he so wishes.

Only a few short years ago, a nearby boatyard did consider buying one

or two to refurbish and add to their hire fleet. Sadly this never happened.

I know Maffets had a couple, one of which we hired, the other they tidied up and sold. The one we hired was an Aqua fibre 32 aft cockpit, which they called Jay. We hired her specifically to attend an autumn forum meet at the Coldham Hall. It was a great event, which does'nt happen these days. 

[NeilB]

Bill purchased 4 of these boats from Kris Cruisers when I worked there, 2 x AF32 aft cockpits, 1 x Alpha 31 aft cockpit and the AF42.  The AF42 was originally from NBYC and was a really nice handling boat - if only I had some spare cash !

[oldgregg]

54 minutes ago, NeilB said:

 The AF42 was originally from NBYC and was a really nice handling boat - if only I had some spare cash !

Those things handle brilliantly, though a quick look at the underside tells you why!

[NeilB]

That's a sad sight, the BMC2.5 was as sweet as a nut as well.  I can remember painting that hull, seemed to go on for ever !

[oldgregg]

17 minutes ago, NeilB said:

That's a sad sight, the BMC2.5 was as sweet as a nut as well.  I can remember painting that hull, seemed to go on for ever !

Yeah it's such a shame. I love those boats, particularly (and I know some will disagree) the MK1 with the moulded seat / hatch on the foredeck.

A classic design, built like brick sh outhouses and turn on a sixpence.

[SPEEDTRIPLE]

2 hours ago, oldgregg said:

Those things handle brilliantly, though a quick look at the underside tells you why!

If I had a weekend, several bucket loads of hot soapy water, a couple of scrubbers, and a jet washer, that would clean up well. The hull would need compounding, but she would look tidy. The inside would be a different kettle of fish though.