What make of boat?

[Boomshanka]

My brother in law has just taken ownership of the boat below, can anyone shed any light on make or model (LOA 17 foot)? Many thanks in advance for any ideas.

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[jhr]

It has a faint look of a Microplus about it but I'm no expert.

Try asking Byron (usually to be found on the Thames Forum). If he doesn't recognise it, it probably doesn't exist! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Sneds]

Sure looks like a microplus, or an early Shetland 535?

 

[motayotty]

And I thought I was the only one who remembered Neil from 'The Young Ones'! FRUITFUL ETC. hHa!!!!!!!!

The name Marina rings a bell? That was the show where Vivian was pregnant was it not called Cash and neil joined the Met.

Sorry first time I have seen your forum name and nearly spilt my lentils! Cheers Simon /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Nautorius]

I agree it is a shetland 536, Safety First was the model. More details HERE!

They are great boats by the way and very usable. Just do not overload it with too many people. many hours of fun to be had..

Paul /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[whisper]

Hull shape of this and 536 is not the same. No spray rails on 536 either.
Jury is still out.

 

[RobWales]

Its a Marina and defi not a Shetland of any guise.

 

[Chris_d]

Yes definately a Marina.

 

[Davy_S]

I am pretty sure its a Microplus 501.

 

[RobWales]

No it's not...............
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MARINA-16-FISHING-...A1%7C240%3A1318

 

[epervier]

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No it's not...............
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MARINA-16-FISHING-...A1%7C240%3A1318

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Oh yes it is,

look behind you!



well it is panto season /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[Boomshanka]

Many thanks everyone, much appreciated... I'll pass on the news to my BIL

 

[Boomshanka]

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And I thought I was the only one who remembered Neil from 'The Young Ones'! FRUITFUL ETC. hHa!!!!!!!!

Boomshanka indeed... it was from the episode where Neil wrote a letter to his bank manager and signed off 'Boomshanka'... "may the seed of your loin be fruitful in the belly of your woman" /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif A classic for sure

 

[Davy_S]

Are you sure? we all make mistakes said the Dalek climbing off the dustbin.

 

[Davy_S]

You are right! its a Mariner like I said /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif