Bogart Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, petersjoy said: PM Clive on here, If you mean Paul 'Richardsons' it's nothing to do with them now. Clive is independant. Was getting confused by you signing off as Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersjoy Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Bogart said: Bit lost here . Clive says berth available. Then a reply from Paul am confused sorry. Oh, if you mean why i replied it was just to let you know where Clive's mooringsare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogart Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 11 minutes ago, petersjoy said: Oh, if you mean why i replied it was just to let you know where Clive's mooringsare. I am easily confused. Have messaged Clive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Bogart said: Yet another boat that took my liking. I know one is told to stay away from wooden boats. Is that all wood or just wooden hulls. I do like the look of this but with my lack of knowledge is probably totally unsuitable. https://www.boatshowrooms.com/boats-for-sale/london/classic-bourne-34/ I have had a 50/50, mine was an early Bounty DC30. We loved the boat but unless you are able and prepared to put the maintenance work in on the varnish or have deep pockets then beware. Varnishing always needs redoing, you can make it last a good few years with all over covers but it will fade sooner or later. I love woodies of all kinds and I wouldn't say don't do it but I would strongly suggest plenty of research into costs and maintenance schedules. Of course if you are skilled already in such things then being custodian of such a beautiful boat is a joy 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTBoater Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 I have what's left of a Bourne 35. It will be stunning again in a few weeks but at the moment..... Lovely boats to look at and to drive. However, even the full survey that was done by a previous prospective buyer didn't pick up on the amount of mangled wood that needs replacing. I would have another in a heartbeat but if you go for something like this just be aware of the potential for bits needing replacement. They are 50 odd years old now. No idea where you are located but if you want to pop over to Lowestoft to have a poke about and get a feel for it you are more than welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 1 hour ago, AndyTBoater said: I have what's left of a Bourne 35. It will be stunning again in a few weeks but at the moment..... Lovely boats to look at and to drive. However, even the full survey that was done by a previous prospective buyer didn't pick up on the amount of mangled wood that needs replacing. I would have another in a heartbeat but if you go for something like this just be aware of the potential for bits needing replacement. They are 50 odd years old now. No idea where you are located but if you want to pop over to Lowestoft to have a poke about and get a feel for it you are more than welcome. Just don’t poke to hard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogart Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 3 hours ago, Ray said: I have had a 50/50, mine was an early Bounty DC30. We loved the boat but unless you are able and prepared to put the maintenance work in on the varnish or have deep pockets then beware. Varnishing always needs redoing, you can make it last a good few years with all over covers but it will fade sooner or later. I love woodies of all kinds and I wouldn't say don't do it but I would strongly suggest plenty of research into costs and maintenance schedules. Of course if you are skilled already in such things then being custodian of such a beautiful boat is a joy 👍 Yes all sounds good until you see the realities. Funnily enough I met a couple in Potter Heigham at the weekend who were boat hunting. Looking at Bounty 27s. I found out they had just sold their boat, a wooden one, purely because the effort to keep it maintained was getting too much for them. One big minus with the Bourne34 is the loo. I thought I had left behind cassette toilets with my old caravans of the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogart Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 2 hours ago, AndyTBoater said: I have what's left of a Bourne 35. It will be stunning again in a few weeks but at the moment..... Lovely boats to look at and to drive. However, even the full survey that was done by a previous prospective buyer didn't pick up on the amount of mangled wood that needs replacing. I would have another in a heartbeat but if you go for something like this just be aware of the potential for bits needing replacement. They are 50 odd years old now. No idea where you are located but if you want to pop over to Lowestoft to have a poke about and get a feel for it you are more than welcome. Thank you for the offer. Lowestoft is no problem will message you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairTmiddlin Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 2 hours ago, BrundallNavy said: Just don’t poke to hard Just don't go within 3 metres, with anything sharp or blunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 2 hours ago, Bogart said: Yes all sounds good until you see the realities. Funnily enough I met a couple in Potter Heigham at the weekend who were boat hunting. Looking at Bounty 27s. I found out they had just sold their boat, a wooden one, purely because the effort to keep it maintained was getting too much for them. One big minus with the Bourne34 is the loo. I thought I had left behind cassette toilets with my old caravans of the past. An electric toilet is easy to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 I'm firmly in the grp camp, woodies are lovely to look at but they are for someone else to own and fix not me, as for electric loos I really never saw the point of having something power dependent when the manual pumps are so simple and less to go wrong, I regard boating as camping albeit with a few more mod cons and a lot more comfort but it's good to be able to stop somewhere for a few days without having to worry about running out of power or having to stink the neighbours out charging, I guess we all see it for different things. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTBoater Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 11 hours ago, BrundallNavy said: Just don’t poke to hard I have poked gently and more bits have fallen off. There is more in the skip now than on the boat. I will do an update on the restoration thread soon but at the moment its a case of fit one bit in and two more bits fall off. It will be great again in a couple of weeks. Robin is well on top of the decks and cabin sides and beams and deck supports and ... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Triggers broom all over again... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdraft Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 It doesn’t really matter what your first boat is, it will be your third or fourth that will be ideal , suits your needs and the one you should have bought in the first place ! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizG Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 19 hours ago, BrundallNavy said: Just don’t poke to hard I can vouch for that!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troyboy Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 48 minutes ago, Lastdraft said: It doesn’t really matter what your first boat is, it will be your third or fourth that will be ideal , suits your needs and the one you should have bought in the first place ! I'll vouch for this. Having had two previous boats I'm hoping my next one is my last. If that makes sense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Troyboy said: I'll vouch for this. Having had two previous boats I'm hoping my next one is my last. If that makes sense. Makes perfect sense to me. We have boat number 4 and I can imagine growing old together lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rightsaidfred Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 2 hours ago, Lastdraft said: It doesn’t really matter what your first boat is, it will be your third or fourth that will be ideal , suits your needs and the one you should have bought in the first place ! Sorry to disagree but get your research right and your first can be your last and save you a fortune in the process. Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdraft Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 54 minutes ago, rightsaidfred said: Sorry to disagree but get your research right and your first can be your last and save you a fortune in the process. Fred In a perfect world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersjoy Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 2 hours ago, rightsaidfred said: Sorry to disagree but get your research right and your first can be your last and save you a fortune in the process. Fred Still on my 1st boat, had it 15 years this year, But when we bought it i said it's got my name on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rightsaidfred Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Lastdraft said: In a perfect world. No such thing, but we have only had the one boat in 17 years of ownership, we tried several styles in our 20+ years of hiring so had a pretty good idea and then spent a year or so looking for the right one. Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogart Posted February 17, 2022 Author Share Posted February 17, 2022 On 10/02/2022 at 23:13, Oldspice said: Agree with what others have said regarding what is suitable and meets your needs and requirements regarding boat style design and fit out. We changed our boat due to the Mrs having mobility issues (previous boat was 2014 Shetland 27i) and waited for over 6 months for our current boat to find us/come to market as we wanted a specific layout. We now have Sheerline 950 centre cockpit but with a 5 berth layout which we find works well for us plus having a cut out stern and good side decks with plenty of hand rails making getting on and off when stern on moored or side on easy... warm enough in the winter and great when the weather is playing ball allowing the electric sliding canopy open. All I can say is go and view as many styles as possible and get a feel of what suits and meets your needs more than others that then should help your decision a little easier as to what design/style is best for you. With the weather being reasonably mild I'm sure you will find owners waking their boats up from the winter over the next couple of weekends at their marinas and I'm sure they would gladly answer any questions you might have... I'll be up at mine from tomorrow evening getting it washed and cleaned over the weekend come rain or shine lol.. I went looking up your boat on the net and what a difference. Your centre cockpit looks totally different to the aft cockpit. I find odd they call both a 950. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogart Posted February 17, 2022 Author Share Posted February 17, 2022 18 hours ago, Lastdraft said: It doesn’t really matter what your first boat is, it will be your third or fourth that will be ideal , suits your needs and the one you should have bought in the first place ! I do not doubt that at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogart Posted February 17, 2022 Author Share Posted February 17, 2022 An update on the wooden Bourne, apart from the loo been told by the broker that it is suffering from osmosis. Been on the market for a year, apparently, now price reduced. £ = osmosis maybe. I know lots of grp boats suffer from it to some extent. Just read the ideal way to fix it penned by a surveyor. Sound a time consuming exercise with obviously the associated expense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 The best fix for osmosis is negotiate a price drop then ignore it, no one has sunk from it, there's a lot of scare stories about it, if it's taken 40 years to get a rash of blisters it will do 40 more. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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