boating people are the best people

[tichmarshjohn]

Easter has arrived boats back in the water,antifaueld hull polished new props.We arrived saturday earley, i spent the day polishing the top side my wife washing out the cubards cleaning the lounge & wheel house.She is all spick & ship shape for our first trip of the year to Woodbrige on Sunday with the family.Thay all arrive early and eager to go.Fire up the engines good oil pressure tempertures all good, my daughter lets the lines go, gently into reverse boat jumps forward quickley move into forward she goes in reverse WAT THE HELL IS THIS ALL ABOUT or words to that effect you can imagin.After a lot of rubbin of chins scratching or heads. Dave the fisherman says, their is about twenty people on the pontoon now.Its funny how when things go wrong every one & his brother turns up.Any way Dave says have you taken the props of,well yes say i wrong way round says Dave what say i left hand prop on right leg right hand prop on left leg.He is such a bloody know all.Stern on to the pontoon says Dave will soon change them over.Can you imagine reversing on to the pontoon when its all the wrong way round not fun.Any way after a lot of pushing and pulling and a few choice words job done.Thanks to all who helped.Thats boating if it can go wrong it will, but arnt boaters the best people allways rallie round to help or give advice when it goes wrong.Imagine if i broke down on the M25 thay would just run me over

 

[Kawasaki]

Great stuff tichmarshjohn.
Good story.
Woodbridge
Some nice Pubs there!
'If it can go wrong it will'
Yep!
And you are correct.
Boaty peeps will help.
Seems like there is a 'Dave the Fisherman' in most Ports
Good innit!

 

[PaulGooch]

We've also found this to be the case John. It's kind of like going back in time to when you knew the bloke next doors name, people helped each other and you didn't need to lock your backdoor (almost).

 

[LittleShip]

Boaty peeps will help.

I shall keep that in mind when the anti foul is going on....

Good story tichmarshjohn and good to know that you have had your problem for this year

Tom

 

[Philiz]

Boaty peeps will help.

I shall keep that in mind when the anti foul is going on....

May I be the first to volunteer
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.To hold your jacket, wouldn't want you spilling any on it!

 

[Major Catastrophe]

Boaty peeps will help.

I shall keep that in mind when the anti foul is going on....

I am busy that day. Holding Phil's coat while he holds yours.

 

[Philiz]

See, we're rallying round already

 

[epervier]

It's kind of like going back in time to when you knew the bloke next doors name,people helped each other and you didn't need to lock your backdoor (almost).

that's because back then we all had nothin' worth pinching

happy days

 

[nicho]

May I be the first to volunteer
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.To hold your jacket, wouldn't want you spilling any on it!

Sore point. As our boat was lifted from it's cradle a couple of weeks ago to be put back in the water, the boatyard lads stopped the hoist to allow me to antifoul the bits that could not be reached whilst in situ. Under pressure to get the job done whilst they waited, I ended up with antifoul dripping onto a brand new pair of jeans, and a brand new pair of Dubarry deck shoes (the old ones were on board and not reachable)

You can imagine the bo*loc*ing I got from the First mate.

Anyone know how i can remove it?

 

[Philiz]

Anyone know how i can remove it?

No, but Tom'll buy em of yer. They'll match his jacket

 

[neale]

Anyone know how i can remove it?

I would imagine anti foul thinners would do the job, but not sure how the jeans and boots will react.

 

[PaulGooch]

that's because back then we all had nothin' worth pinching

happy days

We still haven't, boating makes sure of that lol

 

[LittleShip]

No, but Tom'll buy em of yer. They'll match his jacket

Buy... Bbbuy... leave it out ! I may however make an offer of a swop for a designer fleece, one of a kind you understand, not another one like it Sir! Would suit you Sir.

On second thoughts... those boots are worn by the sailing fraternity, no sorry I'll keep my designer fleece, at least for another week?

Tom

 

[dixieman]

Yes you are so right. Boating people often are the best people. I remember about two years ago, My first boat berthed at Hornsea compound.One sunny summer morning my brother and I were all set for a great days boating and fishing. All the pre trip checks were completed, boat stocked up and ready to go.The tractor took us on to the beach and slowley reveresed into the sea. The engine started.......briefly and the died..It was fine less than ten minutes earlier. it just would not re-start no matter how nice we talked to it.
That was it. day over. Back in the boatyard we stood around our 20 ft fast fisher with a look on our faces that totally described our feelings.
Then... A fellow boat owner who had joined us in the head scratching session said. "Well I was going out on my own, but your welcome to join me on my boat for the day if you want, at least you will get some fishing in" His boat was much bigger than ours and we eagerly accepted.
He was a total and complete stranger yet he unconditionally offered to help salvage an otherwise wasted day. If only people in other walks of life were as friendly and helpfull, the world would be a much better place.

 

[Kilter]

You can imagine the bo*loc*ing I got from the First mate.

Anyone know how i can remove it?

First mate bo*loc*ings are permanent and can never be removed; what is more they can be refreshed and renewed without warning!

Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings!