Recent content by Flashheart

I've been out of boating way too long. Looking to get back in the wet stuff ready for next season. and our current choice if and when they become available are. Norman 266, Bates Astral, early Atlanta 27. Single engined Fairline 29. (Petrol or Diesel) Pref Diesel. Princess 32. Does anyone...

easier said than done I know that this post is old now but it does infuriate me. I've been looking into becoming a marine surveyor for several years now and like others I don't have the experience. Sure I can spend £2500 on a course to get me qualified, but to make sure I have ten years...

If i'm not much mistaken that lock is Esna lock in Upper Egypt. ;-)

Hmm don't think age is the problem. For a start, some of us who had different profile names are now exposed to the world. Cheers YBW! Paranoia now setting in :-(

[ QUOTE ] (PS , in case you're wondering what I'm on, did you see that post from No_Regrets saying he is my friend !!!!) [/ QUOTE ] Heres me thinking you were my friend! Not giving you any of my sherbet dip anymore

Re: Oops - [ QUOTE ] Now, as you say, there are some a**holes in grp cruisers too. We avoid people flying a certain club burgee as they are famous for their lack of boat handling skills! [/ QUOTE ] Oooh now I wonder which club that is then!

Does anyone have much knowledge of Relcraft boats? Been viewing a Relcraft 29 with an Aft cabin on the Severn last weekend. Problem is, can't seem to find much info on Relcraft themselves and any reviews of such craft. Any help much appreciated

[ QUOTE ] I would ascertain the situation before you go in guns blazing . [/ QUOTE ] Lock n Load

Going from one end of the boaty spectrum to the other, from looking at Princess 32's and Fairline Mirages. Now going to check out a few Princess 25's shortly. Some bargains out there but not in any rush to buy at the mo. I know its the same size as the Birchwood but its got some more Ummphh...

[ QUOTE ] I know of a Fairline Mirage with twin petrols you could have for £10k Chill [/ QUOTE ] And another 10k to make it river worthy no doubt

Just had a look at Boatsales 247 Most of the boats advertised are sold. Very annoying though as you only find out once you click on a boat you are interested in. Remove the sold boats!!

Suppose fruit bowls can come in handy whilst sitting in the aft cabin just in case elderly owners get caught short. Just remember not to leave your banana in the bowl afterwards

[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I walked past a shop selling some net curtains the other day though and stopped to admire them. [/ QUOTE ] Next you will start thinking that a nice cardi would be a good thing to have, and also one of those giant slippers that you can put both feet in at once! [/...

I'm alittle unsure as to what goes on in these aft cabins reserved for those of 50 plus years and slightly afraid to ask. I walked past a shop selling some net curtains the other day though and stopped to admire them. Hmmmmm - Frilly lampshades, nice.

Its my 40th at the weekend and hopefully still far enough away from Broom 30 ownership at the moment. Have you not been tempted by them at all? Oh go on go on go on. You know you want one really. What would you say to a nice Broom 30?