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bikedaft replied to the thread Towing a Converted Lifeboat Forth Clyde Canal.You heading towards Bowling? TBH a long rope on a non windy day, unless it's from the right direction! :) Or outboard (if you have... -
bikedaft reacted to pete's post in the thread Towing a Converted Lifeboat Forth Clyde Canal with
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We moved a disabled boat by constructing a temporary outboard motor bracket out of timber on the stern. This was at sea but it should be... -
It's alright, I'm accustomed to tran's rudness. Water off a duck's back as far as I'm concerned. Thanks to those who have helped in my...
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bikedaft reacted to PeteCooper's post in the thread Can't see a good boat put down. Eygthene 24 1/4 tonner with Like.
I crewed on her occasionally when she was Hobo.
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bikedaft reacted to Hoist's post in the thread Can't see a good boat put down. Eygthene 24 1/4 tonner with Like.
Then and now! So I've started work on her. Ordered some new furling parts from Fairlie riggers the local Selden agent. Also got a...
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bikedaft reacted to Chris 249's post in the thread Another one for the forum accident investigation board. with Like.
Arguably one ground to not take up the offer is that it represents a breach of the spirit of self reliance that is vital for...
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bikedaft reacted to awol's post in the thread Clyde Estuary - Leisure Vessel Charge for Use with Like.
It appears that under the Harbours Act 1964 Section 31 we have the right of objection:
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Nevil Shute's book On The Beach was a chilling read.
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I defer to Kevin Costner and Waterworld for all my maritime post apocalyptic survival knowledge.
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bikedaft reacted to Halcyon Yachts's post in the thread Boat transport to Thailand from UK with Like.
You could have her delivered there by sea... An amazing route across the Atlantic and Pacific. Perhaps you'd have time to join for some...
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Sailing season here is well under way. Sunday race very gentle breezes a bit slow but pleasant. ol'will is in cabin helmsman is son...
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bikedaft reacted to MikeSutherland1956's post in the thread Winter sailing experience, Scotland with Like.
That sounds promising, mine is a 28ft Miller Fifer. Will check out FB. Thank you.
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There's something special when it's just you, the boat, and the moon. I picked up a mooring one time in Bradwell Creek , next to Peewit...