Lakesailor
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Re: Back to the boat
In New Britain we go "up" from London to Lincs /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
In New Britain we go "up" from London to Lincs /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
moving a boat with out the aid of water .
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Captain Coochie
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Re: Back to the boat
I mean down to the boat smart arse /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I mean down to the boat smart arse /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Lakesailor
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I've never been called that before. Sad Arse is more likely.
I've never been called that before. Sad Arse is more likely.
Sixpence
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No problem , I make no promises as to the trailers ability to do the job , but it's a twin axle job and I won't need it till later this year so you're welcome to borrow it
No problem , I make no promises as to the trailers ability to do the job , but it's a twin axle job and I won't need it till later this year so you're welcome to borrow it
Bejasus
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Are the old seamasters good sea boats ?
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Jason, the short answer is that the 27 is not by any means a sea boat. A great river boat however. If you want a Seamaster to go to sea, then you need to be looking at the Seamaster 30, and then not really for extended sea cruising but will certainly cross the channel. IMHO
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Are the old seamasters good sea boats ?
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Jason, the short answer is that the 27 is not by any means a sea boat. A great river boat however. If you want a Seamaster to go to sea, then you need to be looking at the Seamaster 30, and then not really for extended sea cruising but will certainly cross the channel. IMHO
Captain Coochie
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Sorry i didnt make myself very clear on that . As im Thames based i was meaning are they any good for the odd trip across to france , Isle of White and the like , not long term sea cruising .
Sorry i didnt make myself very clear on that . As im Thames based i was meaning are they any good for the odd trip across to france , Isle of White and the like , not long term sea cruising .
Bejasus
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I still wouldn't be tempted in a 27, although a trip down to the Medway should be ok.
I still wouldn't be tempted in a 27, although a trip down to the Medway should be ok.
Captain Coochie
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Probably safer for you lot if i stick to the rivers anyway /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Probably safer for you lot if i stick to the rivers anyway /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Bejasus
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I'll have you know that I am currently still a ditchcrawler too in my Seamaster Cadet, which is currently up for sale. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
I'll have you know that I am currently still a ditchcrawler too in my Seamaster Cadet, which is currently up for sale. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Captain Coochie
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Out of interest what part of it wouldnt you trust at sea ? The size , Hull or is there something else im missing ?
Out of interest what part of it wouldnt you trust at sea ? The size , Hull or is there something else im missing ?
Bejasus
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as opposed to mine, the 27 has a long keel shallow but is still only 2ft draft, but she wasn't designed for sea work or even rough estuary work. I have been across Breydon Water, near Gt. Yarmouth, in one when it was a bit choppy and found it to be a bit wet. Displacement speed only so about 7 knots max, so in any kind of foul tide, pretty slow progress especially with wind against. However, as I said, in reasonable weather and tide conditions, fine for the Thames estuary. Having said that, if it was a really nice day, very calm conditions, I would happily take a good 'un from say Lowestoft to Gt. Yarmouth, but that would be about it, and then only if it was slack water or flooding at Gt. Yarmouth.
as opposed to mine, the 27 has a long keel shallow but is still only 2ft draft, but she wasn't designed for sea work or even rough estuary work. I have been across Breydon Water, near Gt. Yarmouth, in one when it was a bit choppy and found it to be a bit wet. Displacement speed only so about 7 knots max, so in any kind of foul tide, pretty slow progress especially with wind against. However, as I said, in reasonable weather and tide conditions, fine for the Thames estuary. Having said that, if it was a really nice day, very calm conditions, I would happily take a good 'un from say Lowestoft to Gt. Yarmouth, but that would be about it, and then only if it was slack water or flooding at Gt. Yarmouth.
Captain Coochie
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Well i think ill take the word from the man whos done it rather than seamasters discription of it being a sea cruiser . Thanks Hoo /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Well i think ill take the word from the man whos done it rather than seamasters discription of it being a sea cruiser . Thanks Hoo /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Sixpence
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Never mind Jason , you'll find one in the end , I'm taking your advice and only half looking . The right one will turn up , it's just a waiting game
Never mind Jason , you'll find one in the end , I'm taking your advice and only half looking . The right one will turn up , it's just a waiting game
Captain Coochie
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Its the best way IMHO i wasnt even looking just chatting and was told i could have it for 50 quid .
When you think about projects you end up spending more money on them than you would spend on buying the same boat already done . I think its just some people enjoy the idea of a project and the fun they get out of it , aswell as spreading the costs over time . I seem to be one of those people /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Its the best way IMHO i wasnt even looking just chatting and was told i could have it for 50 quid .
When you think about projects you end up spending more money on them than you would spend on buying the same boat already done . I think its just some people enjoy the idea of a project and the fun they get out of it , aswell as spreading the costs over time . I seem to be one of those people /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Forbsie
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A few weeks ago, I overheard a mate of mine telling with his dad that he was looking for a tug to buy to replace their 30' steel liveaboard. They have a 1 year old child and need more space. I said that he doesn't want a tug and that I'd just seen, that day, the ideal boat for them if the guy was prepared to sell. It was a 38' steel cruiser in pretty bad nick topsides. He went with his dad to view it the next day and promptly agreed a price and bought it.
We went up yesterday in another mate's tug and towed it down. The look on his face was great - a very happy parrot.
You will know the right boat for you when you see it. It may happen when you're not looking and it may not be what you were looking for in the first place.
A few weeks ago, I overheard a mate of mine telling with his dad that he was looking for a tug to buy to replace their 30' steel liveaboard. They have a 1 year old child and need more space. I said that he doesn't want a tug and that I'd just seen, that day, the ideal boat for them if the guy was prepared to sell. It was a 38' steel cruiser in pretty bad nick topsides. He went with his dad to view it the next day and promptly agreed a price and bought it.
We went up yesterday in another mate's tug and towed it down. The look on his face was great - a very happy parrot.
You will know the right boat for you when you see it. It may happen when you're not looking and it may not be what you were looking for in the first place.
Sixpence
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Absolutely . and when you find the right one Jason , PM to see if I've still got the trailer , very likely for quite a while . I jacked Trevera up onto pallets , so if you work the same way , you don't even need a crane . And the trailer offers open to you Forbsie , I know you like a dabble , and it's a damn sight cheaper to borrow than it is to pay
Absolutely . and when you find the right one Jason , PM to see if I've still got the trailer , very likely for quite a while . I jacked Trevera up onto pallets , so if you work the same way , you don't even need a crane . And the trailer offers open to you Forbsie , I know you like a dabble , and it's a damn sight cheaper to borrow than it is to pay
Forbsie
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Thanks Dave, I may well take you up on that as I'm putting the Sharpie up for sale and may need to deliver it. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Thanks Dave, I may well take you up on that as I'm putting the Sharpie up for sale and may need to deliver it. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Captain Coochie
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I think ill stick with cuchilo for now , ive not had a good run in her yet so maybe thats why the seamaster looked good aswell as cheap and sea going ......ish .
The 9 ft beam was a nice touch !
Again thanks for the offer of the trailer /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I think ill stick with cuchilo for now , ive not had a good run in her yet so maybe thats why the seamaster looked good aswell as cheap and sea going ......ish .
The 9 ft beam was a nice touch !
Again thanks for the offer of the trailer /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Sixpence
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No problem guys , but Jason , is the seamaster capable of being moved round the coast by water
No problem guys , but Jason , is the seamaster capable of being moved round the coast by water
Captain Coochie
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Yes its afloat and moored about 3 boats behind my mooring about 15 mins from my house just didnt realise it was for sale .
Yes its afloat and moored about 3 boats behind my mooring about 15 mins from my house just didnt realise it was for sale .
