Sailorsam101
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I have an Invicta...is it a classic boat..?
What makes a classic boat..?
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ghost
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Sam it seems the forumites lurking in here are a bit shy of such questions, reading such old posts similar to your innocent question appears to offend the regulars who's turf we have seemingly invaded and as the oiks that we apparently are we should depart without their insights.
PeteCooper
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Invicta = Classic.
Gordonmc
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Its a classic if you think it deserves the title, although from recent experience an accurate definition of a classic boat is one that insurance companies turn down out of hand.
I guess what constitutes a classic boat changes with time and fashion. I used to own a long-keel Hurley 22 which in its own right was a classic. I wonder in 20 years is we'll regard benbavjens in the same light?
When I was restoring "classic" cars there was a similar debate going on... especially when TR7's began turning up at rallies along with 1800 Roadsters. At one point I had a Jensen Healey, a GT6, a Vitesse and a Riley RMA, all of which I regarded as classics but I know many wouldn't.
So what?
Ghost seems to have some problem with contributors to this forum. There is no prejudice against plastic, as far as I am aware. Its just wood needs a different mindset to keep on top of things.
Try telling a Daimler SP250 owner his car isn't a classic because its made of fibreglass.
I guess what constitutes a classic boat changes with time and fashion. I used to own a long-keel Hurley 22 which in its own right was a classic. I wonder in 20 years is we'll regard benbavjens in the same light?
When I was restoring "classic" cars there was a similar debate going on... especially when TR7's began turning up at rallies along with 1800 Roadsters. At one point I had a Jensen Healey, a GT6, a Vitesse and a Riley RMA, all of which I regarded as classics but I know many wouldn't.
So what?
Ghost seems to have some problem with contributors to this forum. There is no prejudice against plastic, as far as I am aware. Its just wood needs a different mindset to keep on top of things.
Try telling a Daimler SP250 owner his car isn't a classic because its made of fibreglass.
delamaree
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A classic boat - hmm, to my mind it represents the compilation of all that is good and proven practice across a realm of styles, shapes and seaworthiness embodied into a single vessel that captures the essence of the period. There is classic plastic, classic wood, classic steel and classic concrete - these should not be confused with historic vessels that may well be old salty dogs in a colloqial and realistic sense - some bricks sailed better!
I pondered this question over a long time whilst restoring a 1952 38 foot timber ketch. What makes it classic is the skill of the builder for the rarity nowadays of a well fitted boat using the ingenuity of the time.
When restoring her though, this didnt mean I rejected new methods and materials, but that I was mindful of the original intention of the builder and their skills.
I pondered this question over a long time whilst restoring a 1952 38 foot timber ketch. What makes it classic is the skill of the builder for the rarity nowadays of a well fitted boat using the ingenuity of the time.
When restoring her though, this didnt mean I rejected new methods and materials, but that I was mindful of the original intention of the builder and their skills.
Wayward_Son
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There is classic plastic, classic wood, classic steel and classic concrete
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There is classic plastic, classic wood, classic steel and classic concrete
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Did you say classic concrete?
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Mirelle
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Wot are you on about?
You could try:
"A boat whose owner reads "Classic Boat?"
I don't have a "classic boat"; I have an old boat. After the first 40 years, it really does not matter what a boat is made of; the work is about the same.
There is no point in dividing people into cliques.
Spent Saturday night in a marina, between two large modern motor yachts, a 41ft Sunseeker and another whose make I did not recognise. Their style of boating is radically different to mine - their air conditioners probably have more hosepower than our engine does - but everyone was perfectly agreeable - and why should we all not be?
You could try:
"A boat whose owner reads "Classic Boat?"
I don't have a "classic boat"; I have an old boat. After the first 40 years, it really does not matter what a boat is made of; the work is about the same.
There is no point in dividing people into cliques.
Spent Saturday night in a marina, between two large modern motor yachts, a 41ft Sunseeker and another whose make I did not recognise. Their style of boating is radically different to mine - their air conditioners probably have more hosepower than our engine does - but everyone was perfectly agreeable - and why should we all not be?
Kristal
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Where did that bollocks come from?
Boats are great, full stop. I'd give a couple of toes at least for a weekend on a large and powerful motorboat, would quite enjoy a trip on a modern sailing cruiser with all mod-cons, and as for a motor-gunboat...
...just so happens I like to own an old 'un (classic is at best an ambiguous term). I don't think any of us get precious about it. Mine almost lost her bowsprit this morning thanks to her "classicism"...
I think you'll find that this question pops up quite a lot, and I've only seen anybody complain when exactly the same thread name appeared twice in the top five topics. And even then, not that much...
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Boats are great, full stop. I'd give a couple of toes at least for a weekend on a large and powerful motorboat, would quite enjoy a trip on a modern sailing cruiser with all mod-cons, and as for a motor-gunboat...
...just so happens I like to own an old 'un (classic is at best an ambiguous term). I don't think any of us get precious about it. Mine almost lost her bowsprit this morning thanks to her "classicism"...
I think you'll find that this question pops up quite a lot, and I've only seen anybody complain when exactly the same thread name appeared twice in the top five topics. And even then, not that much...
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