BruceK
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The Welsh Med
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tico
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Can recommend a Bombard AX2 with airdeck on snap davits.... it's about the only one that fits on a Sunfury.
LBRodders
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That was superbly done. Next time you can do mine as well
Thanks, but just finding all the photos/videos took ages! So, it may take a year to get over!
LBRodders
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It is, we looked hard and probably its up there pound for pound.
Because of their age, they all need an upgrade - but the hull and cabin part is tremendously built. It/they will outlive some of the new stuff being thrown together.
She owes us a few years now, which i think she will happily deliver.
LBRodders
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What was your outboard?
BruceK
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tbh I think a 2.40 with a 1.55 interior is too small for your needs and messes with your auxiliary.
Not the prettiest of setups but you only will be using when making passage anyway and this imo is far more functional and will allow you to optimise your tender choice. 2.80 with large diameter tubes is minimum AFAIC for our waters with a family of 4 and dog.
EDIT: remember you are not paying for length like the marina boys. Their criteria has to take that into account as does their access from a finger pontoon.
Force 4 Dinghy Rings BOLD | Force 4 Chandlery
Not the prettiest of setups but you only will be using when making passage anyway and this imo is far more functional and will allow you to optimise your tender choice. 2.80 with large diameter tubes is minimum AFAIC for our waters with a family of 4 and dog.
EDIT: remember you are not paying for length like the marina boys. Their criteria has to take that into account as does their access from a finger pontoon.
Force 4 Dinghy Rings BOLD | Force 4 Chandlery
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BruceK
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PS and a trailer would make life so much easier to.
Small Boat Trailer-Dinghy Trailer-Inflatable Boat Trailer
Small Boat Trailer-Dinghy Trailer-Inflatable Boat Trailer
Seastoke
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Yes he shouldThat was superbly done. Next time you can do mine as well
BruceK
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BartW
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wholeheartedly agreed,
with potential slow opening of borders coming summer,
I might be very happy that we still can use our old 26ft Karnic here in Belgium in local waters !
here a old picture report of one of our adventures this is the one in Cornwall:
Yes! we made it to Scilly's
there are a few other reports posted on here, ao one in Oban Schotland.. and family holiday's in the med..
tico
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@LBRodders Suzuki 2.2 anything larger and its difficult to manhandle in a swell
BruceK
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Just read through that report. That's fantastic. The owner of one of the boats we cruise in company with is an avid diver and he never brings such bounty back to be enjoyed........................ I think maybe I should have a few pointed words with him
LBRodders
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Ha, yes - I get that as I have a 5hp 4stroke ,??
Seastoke
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so first try , this has to be worse than Brucek ,or I will have to where that stupid hat or even worse is that hat spotted on jenny lynn. So our boating started early in langkawi with the day boat with the three hondas on the back , then Greece in the 17 ft day boat , and the rest all welch med.
Sea Star , at anchor with my mates
Below Brucek, this is what the IOM marina looks like it’s great but that ffffff Arsco is there.
Ships wench catching fish for evening meal.
IOM
Greece boat,
Out in front , Brucek is 4 boats back.
Sea Star , at anchor with my mates
Below Brucek, this is what the IOM marina looks like it’s great but that ffffff Arsco is there.
Ships wench catching fish for evening meal.
IOM
Greece boat,
Out in front , Brucek is 4 boats back.
BruceK
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a) IOM - Ghetto N2
b) Who do you think slowed down to take that photo
c) Did you thank Mrs Seastoke for putting the pics up for you, and can she please post some more
b) Who do you think slowed down to take that photo
c) Did you thank Mrs Seastoke for putting the pics up for you, and can she please post some more
LBRodders
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Bart - brilliant. What an adventure. Fantastic catches too. Makes dinner easy ?
LBRodders
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Good taste in boats - poor taste in hats! ?
Greg2
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Hats off to you for the investment in the refit and what a superb outcome. Sportscruiser boating is great fun - we did similar to you with a Targa 35 and some good mates way back when and the kids grew up with it. Some great memories and the lifestyle and experience played a big part in shaping who they are now. Having had a bigger boat we downsized to an S34 last year and love it. She is for sale but only because we are shaping retirement plans - the current situation may well stall that but no matter, we love the S34 and am sure we will manage to live with it!
We posted this about our ‘refit’ Winter Project - bit PBO with lots of pics
Let’s hope you get to enjoy some of this season
LBRodders
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Hats off to you for the investment in the refit and what a superb outcome. Sportscruiser boating is great fun - we did similar to you with a Targa 35 and some good mates way back when and the kids grew up with it. Some great memories and the lifestyle and experience played a big part in shaping who they are now. Having had a bigger boat we downsized to an S34 last year and love it. She is for sale but only because we are shaping retirement plans - the current situation may well stall that but no matter, we love the S34 and am sure we will manage to live with it!
We posted this about our ‘refit’ Winter Project - bit PBO with lots of pics
Let’s hope you get to enjoy some of this season
Greg,
Yes, the doing up is an essential part of the adventure, as from an 'investment' perspective none of it is truly a good one.
What you did looks like a top job. If its for sale, then someone will get a good boat, as I am sure similar attention to detail is spent all over.
The boating outlook is bleak this year. But there are bigger problems at the moment as we all know. At least in the mean time, we can spend the time with other projects. All those jobs that I have jokingly delayed to when I have months off, are now coming back to haunt me.
Greg2
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Greg,
Yes, the doing up is an essential part of the adventure, as from an 'investment' perspective none of it is truly a good one.
What you did looks like a top job. If its for sale, then someone will get a good boat, as I am sure similar attention to detail is spent all over.
The boating outlook is bleak this year. But there are bigger problems at the moment as we all know. At least in the mean time, we can spend the time with other projects. All those jobs that I have jokingly delayed to when I have months off, are now coming back to haunt me.
I completely agree that improving a boat is part of the experience - we have done something to improve all of our boats. I find that man maths quite clearly demonstrates that what we have spent on them has been a very sound investment!
We actually sold the Targa about 9 years ago and then had a Broom 41. The Broom was a fantastic floating apartment and a great sea boat but oddly enough we have found the move back to a sportscruiser to be quite refreshing - very easy to use and closer to the water - more in touch if that makes sense?
Our ‘investment’ in the S34 has been complete new suite of electronics, a bespoke carbon fibre dash, new canopy and new cockpit upholstery. Some pics in the advert in the link below (not highlighting it is for sale - we have adapted our thinking to keeping it in the current climate - just convenient to see the pics)
