Recent content by Planty

Re: Two faced Idiot/Thief Gordon Brown will get very little out of me I was also led to understand that the pleasure boater was not targetted after the war, due to "the small boats participation at Dunkirk", but then why would this lot care, if Brittanias up for a remodernisation just about...

For my two penneth, It has already made my decision for me, I've got out. Why, 'cos I was watching prices on what was a sought after model with all the right bits on, depreciate as soon as the news came through about deisel. F43, 2 x TAMD74's on board. We went down most weekends and used the...

Went twice, first Saturday just as a visitor and this last staurday to help man the powerboat village stand, have to say we thouroughly enjoyed it both days. As said prevoiusly we looked at some kit we had never been tempted by for whatever reasons and were really happy we looked. Thought the...

I agree with most here, a very nice day out, with lots of interesting stuff on show, going on etc. Great atmosphere, rather good that not so many about on Saturday as all exhibitors very keen to chat and actually "exhibit". Had a great time. Probably won't be so good next Saturday when mighty...

Re: Waterbuoy & Mushy peas Blimey, sorry to hear that, forgive me I've not been around much and as you may have seen, we sold Damn as we had a really good offer last month. Still got the rest of the fleet though, Honda Racer etc, keeps me interested! Where would I find the low down on the...

Re: Waterbuoy & Mushy peas Hi Paul, Now we've got everyone to agree the water buoy is only really any good for your keys, can we please get back to red diesel and traders ?? You have to kerb these tendencies to get diverted from the real issues here! Only joking mate, how the devil are you by...

Don't know about all this maths, 'cos I'm thick, and can't comment on guys talent for invention or otherwise, but what does take real talent is to get all them "weight" words in near perfect alignment in your post!! Paul

[ QUOTE ] We also have another vessel in Dover Marina, a 55 ton, 19 metre, ex Norwegian Patrol Vessel, [/ QUOTE ] Surely someone on here must know of such a vessel in Dover ?? Might just be a lead as to whether a con or not?? Paul

Ditto, we had a 225 weekender and it dealt with chop brilliantly, could I suggest trimming nose down would make a heck of a difference ?? Sorry if teaching, suck eggs etc. Paul

I agree Brokers should pass on all offers, but should actively dissuade stupid offers as they can enrage. Also have a suspicion that some brokers at the "Shark end" of the market are not passing on offers so that vendor will eventually accept silly offer as "no others fortcoming", then broker...

I know exactly where you are coming from, and not just from boat sale, try fitting 40+ bathrooms / kitchens for the public each wek, in truth I am getting to hate dealing with all the "tryers" and "compensation chasers". At least once a week you just know as soon as they pay a deposit there at...

Hi Andrew, No Hutchins did not insist on exclusivity, however next time I might consider requesting that myself to ease the pain a bit. They were cheaper on % than others and more than willing to barter on brokerage costs and operated no sale no fee. We were more than happy with the charges we...

Well, sorry to relate Damn has been sold and I'm now big boatless for a bit, still retained a very small interest just to retain mooring 'til March but effectively she's now someone elses! Still got the race boat of course so not Cold Turkey quite yet !! However I have been watching recent...

Having spoken to James the MD Earls Court Show, at length, (he races with my sons) I think the original idea was not only to recreate the old "atmoshere" of the London Boat Show but also to educate, entertain etc. I think they have been very successful in attracting a whole host of manufacturers...

The 2007 series so far has been on sky schedule, can't remember cahnnel, with Tiff Needel and Shelly Jory commentating, seems very good coverage, as for working out the rules, it seems even P1 can't do that after Fridays debacle?? Did Hustler win or not ?? Paul