Recent content by R400

Ah! Maybe not then

Is the Shetland a planing hull?

We didn’t have the boat with the original engine so can’t say. You’re right with regard to the weight penalty for just an extra 30 brake. Also ours is the Bravo 3. Tops out at circa 45 mph but we do carry quite a bit of gear Plus the old antifoull has so many layers plus bare bits it about as...

We’ve got a Formula 252 Sunsport here in Anglesey, ergo lots of chop. always dry and comfortable. Ours was re powered with a 300 Seacore so would be more economical than the 7.4. We get about 2 litres a mile at 25 mph. Love it for long days out, little stove and a loo. I’d love to stay over but...

Yes that rings true. There is a website, SD Machinery , whose prices are so cheap they’re ludicrous. The phone didn’t answer all day until evening by a chap with an unidentifiable accent who told me all their stock advertised was available ie Ifor Williams trailer almost new 2.5k, about a 6 to 7...

You know when sometimes you see adverts on social media and eBay for boats, tractors, equipment etc. which are so reasonable you have a look. Quite clearly they aren’t genuine though you may get replies by the internet or even sometimes a phone call. There used to be a scam on eBay when they...

Yep just found the first 2 pages cant even blame early onset, too old

Surprised the Riva Aquarama hasn’t been included yet.

Nah! Probably fantastic but not COOL. Shakespear mini clubman , anythinthing Levi or Fairey, Glaston 150 ( live and let die) , Mustang 20 ( back page advert of MBY) , and possibly the Searay Pachanga ( as long as yo dont go in waves) and last but not least Scarab. none of them fortunes but...

I think they chose the Shakespeare and Broom for their build quality. My mini clubman was considerably heavier than my pals Picton. The chap I knew was Geoff Edwards , he owned Salford Quays Marine in Manchester. He’d been racing in Paris when they offered him the job. Notice the audience on the...

Absolutely , however this was proper driving . I knew a chap, ex racer, who was employed to do the testing . Many boats later it was a wrap. in 1973 I found a blue Shakespear in Cardigan , bought it for £180 which took me 2 years to pay back. Chrysler 45 which took 3 years to pay back. I...

Used to trailer a Channel Island 22 but it wasn’t an easy ‘let’s hitch up and go’ situation. As a small stay aboard brilliant, also had a Colvin 22 sea worker which did the same job but lighter . my thoughts are that if you want to tow its best to have a rig that fits on a roller coaster...

Just to re issue an opinion , doesn’t anyone agree with my post about the Shakespeare in the puppet on a chain? That bit of filming is entirely responsible for still spending fortunes on boating at the age of 68. god almighty I wish I could get excited about football or darts ,crown green...

That’s interesting as I did hear a rumour that the hulls were produced by Fletcher for Sunseeker. Anyone know if this is true.

Honestly I think he’s just winding you guys up anyhow speed limits at the lower end are a bit silly, should be NO WAKE ZONE instead/as well. At 6 knots you could surf behind our Formula