Recent content by nicho

Some years ago a smallish open speedboat arrived in Yarmouth, tied up and the four occupants disappeared into town. Some hours later they reappeared, with two men having to carry a semi conscious woman, all obviously obliterated by alcohol. They proceeded to literally fall into the boat, then...

There will be many thousands of older boats suffering from high moisture content, and even blisters, which it seems will only make the boat a bit heavier and slower, but not endanger the boat in any other way. . Many of these affected boats are sold every year, so I can only assume that they...

I recently heard of a Fairline that was riddled with blisters. As boats get older, I would bet there’s a lot out there around 20 years old that will be so affected

Am I right in thinking these blisters COULD be no more than air trapped between the matting and the GRP?

So, what happens to these boats now? Spend time ashore to dry out, drill out the blisters and eventually fill with epoxy? Or does it have to be a very expensive gel coat peel? Or, just leave it and get on with enjoying it and hope a new buyer does not insist on a survey. Pity the poor owners...

Great service - just one minute away from our berth - bit too close really - often buy stuff I didn’t know I needed.

Thanks for the support chaps. I was a bit pissed off yesterday when the (Chinese) surgeon basically said, I’ve done my bit now it’s up to Oncology. I understand this immunotherapy business is quite ground breaking, and currently for a limited number of cancers. I too hope the 99%/6 years bit...

Following melanoma and lymph node removal in my groin seven weeks ago, I have developed lymphoedema. My right leg resembles that of a sumo wrestler, and my scrotum is the size of a grapefruit! The latter is more than a match for any “big plumbs” out there. Not a great meeting with the surgeon...

GJW for us, recommended!

We are solid Sealine fans. Started with a 255, then 290, 310 statesman, F33, S37 x 2, S41, S48 and.now we are old and poor, a lovely S34!

I think that’s right, Kelly Hoppen designed the hull, and Yrs, correct. Kelly Hoppen did a great job on the hull, whilst Ocke did some lovely curtains🤪

Yep, had one - built like the proverbial, but its seakeeping was awesome. TAMD75’s, simple straight forward, straight six turbo engines, but yep they loved the taste of diesel!

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I have now lost my prostate, gall bladder and now lumps of melanoma. Doesn’t help on the scales though!! My gall bladder was done by keyhole under general anaesthetic. Home the same day, so she will be fine and home in time to cook your dinner😀😀😀

Many thanks - feeling brighter today, had revisit hospital Thursday to sort drains. Looking forward to getting the boat back in the water for Easter. There’s going to be some “coiffing” going on then!