Brayman
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Yes I'm going, may well invite Tony if he promises to behave. Trouble is he needs to come off the fence about which club he's joining /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif Then we can decide which team to put him in.
The return of No Regrets!
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teddington_lock
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Can we have some burgees to put up at the lock please ? /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
apollo
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ALways welcome as our guest with Bray if the Old Codgers Cruising Club wont have you!
Just remember not to sing! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Just remember not to sing! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Brayman
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Trouble is I think Windsor like his organic capabilities - or that may be just a rumour put about by Tony
apollo
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What like getting free fish n chips out of Mike Gates?
Andrew_Fanner
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What like getting free fish n chips out of Mike Gates?
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What like getting free fish n chips out of Mike Gates?
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No Regrets
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Right-ho, as promised, the maiden voyage was today, and not a bad one by any means, given the weather-window...
Bray to Cliveden and back, here are some piccies!
Firstly: Be afraid. Be very afraid!
Oh, hang on, it certainly ain't a Birchwood!
And the Weather doesn't look too bad...
Happy Dogs too, so can't be a bad thing...
Another lovely Thames day!
The new boat performed perfectly, and we all lived. Not good news for you lot I know, but great for me.
A slightly strong stream, but no navigational issues at all, even with a measly 55bhp per 30 foot.
Sadly, by the time we got to Cliveden, it was a bit gray, and rather embarrasingly, after performing a spectacular downstream entrance into Bray marina, which went unnoticed, a slight fluffing of the final berthing manoevre was witnessed by our Commodore, and no matter how good the second (upwind) attempt was, the humiliation remains... /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Barry is as nice a Human as has ever graced this Earth, but I'm sure he will blackball me next year..... /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
A pleasant day, looking forward to Summer. Has anybody ordered it yet? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Bray to Cliveden and back, here are some piccies!
Firstly: Be afraid. Be very afraid!
Oh, hang on, it certainly ain't a Birchwood!
And the Weather doesn't look too bad...
Happy Dogs too, so can't be a bad thing...
Another lovely Thames day!
The new boat performed perfectly, and we all lived. Not good news for you lot I know, but great for me.
A slightly strong stream, but no navigational issues at all, even with a measly 55bhp per 30 foot.
Sadly, by the time we got to Cliveden, it was a bit gray, and rather embarrasingly, after performing a spectacular downstream entrance into Bray marina, which went unnoticed, a slight fluffing of the final berthing manoevre was witnessed by our Commodore, and no matter how good the second (upwind) attempt was, the humiliation remains... /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Barry is as nice a Human as has ever graced this Earth, but I'm sure he will blackball me next year..... /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
A pleasant day, looking forward to Summer. Has anybody ordered it yet? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
byron
RIP
The boat looks to be in remarkable condition. I guess you have been giving it lots of elbow grease.
No Regrets
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Previous owners funded the current status quo Byron, and the history over the last six years includes a refit at Broom, including Engines, Interior, Windows and just about everything you could think of!
Obviously it's going to be an ongoing process, but all she needs at the mo is a good wash and a light polish!
I have bills over the last few years totalling in excess of £20K /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
Madness.....
Obviously it's going to be an ongoing process, but all she needs at the mo is a good wash and a light polish!
I have bills over the last few years totalling in excess of £20K /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
Madness.....
apollo
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Looks really good, always liked that model of boat.
AT least you were out today, everyone starts the year a bit rusty after a 6 month quiet spell even bazzer. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
See you soon
AT least you were out today, everyone starts the year a bit rusty after a 6 month quiet spell even bazzer. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
See you soon
TrueBlue
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It's interesting to note that some boats look "right" on the river.
A matter of scale, not too tall, not too wide; just right.
Not too tall so that one clips the tops of trees
A reasonable side deck so that you can work the lines easily
In all looking very "comfortable" with itself, the scenery and it owner(s).
Now I must go and patch my hulk.
A matter of scale, not too tall, not too wide; just right.
Not too tall so that one clips the tops of trees
A reasonable side deck so that you can work the lines easily
In all looking very "comfortable" with itself, the scenery and it owner(s).
Now I must go and patch my hulk.
No Regrets
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She's pretty easy to move around, even with four on board.
The same goes inside too, one's Chef can work the Galley while people pass by, it seat 5 in great comfort, 6 at a push, around the dining table in the wheelhouse, and access to most things is superb!
The upper helm position is fine too, although a bit blustery due to the low dodgers, and one has to be a bit careful of the rear steps, a trip would certainly see a man overboard situation!
While the steering is heavier than the Birchwood, she steers similarly, and is about the same in handling terms, although for some reason she steers away from lock edges almost magically, without bumping the stern! Can't figure out why, but the Birchwood had to have the bows shoved well off first!?
Noise levels are incredibly low, especially upstairs. Thats a welcome change to a hard worked upstream-bound Birchwood with no sound deadening.
It's a fair bit more plastic to polish though /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
The same goes inside too, one's Chef can work the Galley while people pass by, it seat 5 in great comfort, 6 at a push, around the dining table in the wheelhouse, and access to most things is superb!
The upper helm position is fine too, although a bit blustery due to the low dodgers, and one has to be a bit careful of the rear steps, a trip would certainly see a man overboard situation!
While the steering is heavier than the Birchwood, she steers similarly, and is about the same in handling terms, although for some reason she steers away from lock edges almost magically, without bumping the stern! Can't figure out why, but the Birchwood had to have the bows shoved well off first!?
Noise levels are incredibly low, especially upstairs. Thats a welcome change to a hard worked upstream-bound Birchwood with no sound deadening.
It's a fair bit more plastic to polish though /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
teddington_lock
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Lovely looking boat there !! as byron says , it looks like it is in A1 condition.
Hope to see you causing trouble at Tedders before too long /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Hope to see you causing trouble at Tedders before too long /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
No Regrets
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It will be great to meet you! /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
Here's the interior:
The previous owners wife made the curtains herself, using very accurate templates to follow the contours and curves, as a result they fit impeccably! Under the blue day covers, an original looking upholstry resides, and looks like new. The Blue and Cream theme looks smart, and modern without detracting from the image of the old girl, which is a good thing.
The upper seats are a bit modern though, and probably don't suit, but I won't change them due to cost and practicalities.
I'll just keep her preserved as long as poss! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Roll on Summer eh? /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Here's the interior:
The previous owners wife made the curtains herself, using very accurate templates to follow the contours and curves, as a result they fit impeccably! Under the blue day covers, an original looking upholstry resides, and looks like new. The Blue and Cream theme looks smart, and modern without detracting from the image of the old girl, which is a good thing.
The upper seats are a bit modern though, and probably don't suit, but I won't change them due to cost and practicalities.
I'll just keep her preserved as long as poss! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Roll on Summer eh? /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Chris_d
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Thats got to be the best looking Broom 30 i've seen, you must be very pleased.
Its always worth paying a bit extra for a well kept boat its less expensive in the long run.
Its always worth paying a bit extra for a well kept boat its less expensive in the long run.
Brayman
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"The upper seats are a bit modern though, and probably don't suit, but I won't change them due to cost and practicalities."
I wouldn't change them either, at £400 apiece you ought to bolt them down if they aren't already!
I wouldn't change them either, at £400 apiece you ought to bolt them down if they aren't already!
No Regrets
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We were tempted by another one, which was at Penton hook, a nice old thing called Ellen Rose if memory serves me correctly.
She was missing the upper helm, but had twin Perkins (No Regrets has a single Perkins, and a 10hp Nanni 'Wing engine' to one side for emergencies instead) and was around half the price.
We worked out she would have ended up costing more if we had bought her up to the same standard of presentation. Now I know one can do these things one's self and all that, but it takes a long long time in my experience, and always ends up over budget.
So, we felt it was worth the extra for a most presentable one, and blew the entire budget!
Always wanted a Broom anyway...from our first outing on our very first inflatable a few years back, I always remember looking up at the tastier boats that would glide past us, and inevitably seeing the Broom logo proudly displayed on the upper flanks. Admittedly she's a bit 'entry level' as far as Brooms go, but nicely made and with good river-keeping, such as a virtually non existant wash!
Yes Ian, the seats are bolted down, but now I know how much they were, I'll put some locknuts on I think /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
She was missing the upper helm, but had twin Perkins (No Regrets has a single Perkins, and a 10hp Nanni 'Wing engine' to one side for emergencies instead) and was around half the price.
We worked out she would have ended up costing more if we had bought her up to the same standard of presentation. Now I know one can do these things one's self and all that, but it takes a long long time in my experience, and always ends up over budget.
So, we felt it was worth the extra for a most presentable one, and blew the entire budget!
Always wanted a Broom anyway...from our first outing on our very first inflatable a few years back, I always remember looking up at the tastier boats that would glide past us, and inevitably seeing the Broom logo proudly displayed on the upper flanks. Admittedly she's a bit 'entry level' as far as Brooms go, but nicely made and with good river-keeping, such as a virtually non existant wash!
Yes Ian, the seats are bolted down, but now I know how much they were, I'll put some locknuts on I think /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
jecuk
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I have been a bit negative on that type of Broom before as I have seen many just completely let go. But I have to say she looks very nice. An entry level boat can still be maintained well and it looks like she is.
Well done.
Well done.
Andrew_Fanner
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She is lovely. And welcome to the feeling of, well, being "in charge" that a high up helm gives you. Hope to see you about on the river.
No Regrets
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I'm sure we will!
You usually hear about it on the VHF first, then there's the Smoke, Flames, Helicopters, so not much chance of missing us then! /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
You usually hear about it on the VHF first, then there's the Smoke, Flames, Helicopters, so not much chance of missing us then! /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif