What was your first boat? What have you got now?

[AndieMac]

This is a tow car I would love.
http://www.ybw.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=9503&stc=1&d=1297080945

That's about as serious as you can get, besides a prime mover, as a tow vehicle K.
To do the combination justice though, the trailer boat would need to be at least 35 feet long or it would look completely wrong

 

[Kipper]

http://www.ybw.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=9559&stc=1&d=1297358471

Fletcher 17 Arrowsterak

http://www.ybw.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=9560&stc=1&d=1297358561

Chaparral 260

http://www.ybw.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=9561&stc=1&d=1297358822

Chaparral 280/90

Nothing at present

 

[Scubadoo]

Some great pictures, what a great thread.

I started wanting a boat when I sat on a beach in Spain next to Lionel Blair who was with his family. I noticed he seemed to have a collection of speed boats and having great fun, that inspired me into boating, so off I went to Southampton Boat Show.....

1989 Fletcher Arrowstreak 161GTO (Blackmax), a great boat and had that for 10years. Then in 1999 a Sealine S24 and still have it today, again a great boat that I still enjoy. However for the last few years I have been thinking of upgrading to something slightly bigger like the S28, but too much uncertainty with costs these days like fuel, so holding off.

 

[Kipper]

That's about as serious as you can get, besides a prime mover, as a tow vehicle K.
To do the combination justice though, the trailer boat would need to be at least 35 feet long or it would look completely wrong

Yes sometning like this I cant believe the septics can tow these, the boat is 37ft long!
http://www.ybw.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=9566&stc=1&d=1297415376

 

[Tremlett 15]

First boat, 1968 family built ply clinker on oak speedboat/runabout

2nd boat, 1972 Tremlett 14' Class 3A raceboat, bought as a bare Stage 1 hull & we then cold moulded the transom & outboard well ( both curved ) & cold moulded the deck double diagonal 3 > 4mm outer mahogany skin on 3mm birch ply.

3rd boat, 1973, Tremlett 15 also bought as bare stage 1 hull & fitted out by ourselves as above, this boat I still have & use

4th boat, 1987, Int Dragon yacht, Borresen cc 1967, which my brother is currently restoring.

5th boat 1991, Orkney 14' Coastliner


6th boat 1993, Atlanta 24' riverboat,


current boats: Bounty Sovereign 30 Sunbridge, 4.5 Ribeye & Tremlett 15

 

[AndieMac]

Yes sometning like this I cant believe the septics can tow these, the boat is 37ft long!
http://www.ybw.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=9566&stc=1&d=1297415376

I can't see any elaborate braking system on the alloy trailer and the boat is anti-fouled so it may just be a launching/storage one. You would need an air driven system for that size.
The big 7.5 litre V8 Powerstroke diesels really give the F-trucks serious grunt, but this one isn't 'duallie' wheeled, so suspect he has only done a very short tow.
To give the maximum impact of the boat size, the shot is taken from aft of the rig, taken from the front of the truck, it may not be quite as awesome.

Still looks good though

 

[Kipper]

I can't see any elaborate braking system on the alloy trailer and the boat is anti-fouled so it may just be a launching/storage one. You would need an air driven system for that size.
The big 7.5 litre V8 Powerstroke diesels really give the F-trucks serious grunt, but this one isn't 'duallie' wheeled, so suspect he has only done a very short tow.
To give the maximum impact of the boat size, the shot is taken from aft of the rig, taken from the front of the truck, it may not be quite as awesome.

Still looks good though

Having tried to launch a Chap 350 with a big tractor a few years ago I can assore you they are pretty big and heavy. I seem to rememberthe one in the us was only a few miles from his slip and he did have to have local permits to tow it , it did have power disc brakes but I dont think that pick up was the tow truck somehow.

 

[AndieMac]

4th boat, 1987, Int Dragon yacht, Borresen cc 1967, which my brother is currently restoring.

The Dragon is a lovely old classic yacht Tremlett, very forgiving to sail, if not a bit wet . The example in this photo looks just stunning, being a Borresen it must be mahogany?
They were a really popular class boat out here, in fact crown Prince Frederick from Denmark comes out to sail at the world championship in Hobart (Tas.)

Of course the other boats look just fabulous also.....how much varnish and sandpaper have you gone through over the years..

 

[Tremlett 15]

The Dragon is a lovely old classic yacht Tremlett, very forgiving to sail, if not a bit wet . The example in this photo looks just stunning, being a Borresen it must be mahogany?
They were a really popular class boat out here, in fact crown Prince Frederick from Denmark comes out to sail at the world championship in Hobart (Tas.)

Of course the other boats look just fabulous also.....how much varnish and sandpaper have you gone through over the years..

think you said it all above.......!!! thanks for ur kind words on me boats........Borresen is mahogany,


think we raced with ur mate "Fred" in the Gold Cup many years back in Southern Ireland, he had this wee navy boat over too....& his minders in a rib did not like us getting tooo close on the start line..........but our helm ( girl in pic ) just gave a few nice words as one does on the start line. BB was also at the Gold Cup too......

sandpaper & varnish tooo much & in the early years it was wire wool, wet & dry etc........

 

[volvopaul]

GP14 (sailing dinghy), Broadblue 385, Princess V48

Two full size boats in 5 years of boat ownership.

...and as cars were also being covered, in order of purchase:

Vauxhall Viva 1100, Austin 1100, Austin Maxi, Austin Allegro, Hillman Avenger, Datsun 140J, Ford Escort 1100, Vauxhall Cavalier Coupe, another Cavalier, BMW 316, BMW 316, BMW 525e, Carlton 3000GSi, BMW 730, Jaguar XJ, BMW 730, Porsche 944, BMW 320 Convertible, BMW 320 Coupe, Landcruiser, Lexus GS, BMW 530, Shogun 4x4, Lexus GS, Mercedes E320, Mercedes S320, BMW 730d, BMW 730d, Mercedes S320, BMW 335i Convertible, Mercedes SLK, BMW 330d, Mini Cooper S, BMW 530d GT

Um, it dawns that is 34 cars in 34 years. Heck.

Kevin, looking at your cars I can really pinpoint when you had your midlife crisis, id guess at the porsche 944/bmw 320 convertible stage as bmw 730 then landcruiser isnt really what happens is it?

 

[volvopaul]

My owned boats purely by me are, Mirror dinghy, gp 14, Fairline corniche, Princess 410.

Cars since 1979.

Mini 1275gt, Ford escort 1100, Ford escort mexico, Ford escort twin cam, Ford escort mk2 rally car/1600BDA, escort XR3, mini metro(cant believe ive admitted that) escort XR3i, astraGTE, Peugeot 205GTI,fiesta xr2, Orion ghia injection(family arrived) escort ghia, Cavalier GSI, Sierra4x4, Granada scorpio, Audi A6 avant, Focus RS(got divorced) Golf tdi, AudiA4 s-line and Audi A3 cab.

Wish id still got the 1275gt, and all the mk1 and 2 escorts.

This thread has turned into men and motors!

Funny thing is I know so many men that rallied for a hobby in there early years and now have boats, me , moody, and nico all off this forum.

 

[Kipper]

My owned boats purely by me are, Mirror dinghy, gp 14, Fairline corniche, Princess 410.

Cars since 1979.

Mini 1275gt, Ford escort 1100, Ford escort mexico, Ford escort twin cam, Ford escort mk2 rally car/1600BDA, escort XR3, mini metro(cant believe ive admitted that) escort XR3i, astraGTE, Peugeot 205GTI,fiesta xr2, Orion ghia injection(family arrived) escort ghia, Cavalier GSI, Sierra4x4, Granada scorpio, Audi A6 avant, Focus RS(got divorced) Golf tdi, AudiA4 s-line and Audi A3 cab.

Wish id still got the 1275gt, and all the mk1 and 2 escorts.

This thread has turned into men and motors!

Funny thing is I know so many men that rallied for a hobby in there early years and now have boats, me , moody, and nico all off this forum.

I went through the same hot hatch phase as well cant believe you admitted to the Orian too. I had a ghia i and it was truly awfull.

 

[beejay190]

When i started this post i only had boats in mind . Thanks for widening it to include cars and now BIKES !

Aeriel Leader, BSA 500, BSA 650, Triumph Tiger 110.

Split windscreen Morris, Ford Anglia 105E - rolled / writen off, Hillman Minx, Sunbeam Rapier 111A, Vauxhall VX490, Triumph Dolomite Sprint, Triumph Spitfire, VW Golf Mk 1, Audi 80, Honda Prelude , BMW 3 Series, Audi 100, Honda Prelude , VW Polo (breadvan), VW Polo modern, Mercedes 300SL (1988), Jaguar Sovereign X300, Golf Turbo, Porsche Cayman.

Also: much used bus pass.

 

[crazy4557]

OK here goes..it's a long list so bear with me:

Boats:

In 1970 a Shakespeare ft
In 2002 a Rinker 260
In 2003 a Fairline Targa 31
In 2004 a Princess V40
From 2004 - 2006 Various sports boats (about 10)
From 2006-2008 Rinker 260 (same one again!!)
In 2008 Sealine S41
In 2010 Phantom 46
In 2011 Another V40!

Cars since 1979 to date:
3 Ford Fiesta's (Base 900cc, 1.1 Van and 1.3 Ghia wow!)
3 x Golf Mk 1 Gti's
1 x Mk2 Golf Gti
1 x Mk3 Golf Gti
1 x Mk5 Golf Gti
2 Audi ur Quattro's
16 Porsche 911's yes 16 of various model's!!
2 x Bmw M3 ( current car)
1 x Alpina 327 Touring
2 Porsche Cayenne turbo's
3 x BMW X5's
5 x Range Rover's
1 x Ferrari 308
2 x Peugeot 205 GTi 1.6 and 1.9
1 x Alfasud racecar - still have
1 x Audi RS6
1 x Audi S4
1 x Golf V5
1 X Alfa Romeo GTV

Bikes:
1973 Honda SS50 (blue tank)
1974 Honda CB250G5

1995- 1999 916 Ducati x 2
2005 Suzuki GT380/Kawasaki Z1 900/Kawasaki H2c 750 triple
2006 Ducati 999s



And that's what I can remember, probably missed a few. Lost a few bob on them all but have great memories so worth every penny in my opinion..

 

[Ripster]

Ah right BIKES and CARS too... this is a trip down memory lane..

BIKES - we did have a family bike business for a few years in Reading!

Suzuki B120, Yamaha YB100, RD250C RD400C, Honda CB400 superdream, CX500, Kwaka z650, Suzuki GS750, GS1000 Kwaka 500H1 z900 Z1000, Honda XL250, 400 CB900R, Norton Commando 850, Yam XS750 and 1000. Laverda Jota (180) Yam XT500, Yamaha xv750, Honda CBR1000, Honda CBR900RRW, XR650, Duke 916 Aprilia 1000 mille R Suzuki GSXR750 and GSXR1000 CCM 650(suzuki engine) The best one of all was the Aprilia Mille. Used to have a few at the same time. Sadly don't have one any more.

CARS

Mini 850, Allegro (red face), Cortina Mk4, Rover 3.5SE, Escort Mexico, Alfa sport green cloverleaf, Pug 205GTI, Citroen BX19GTI, Vauxhall Carton, Citroen XM, Merc C class, Beema 320, Beema 530, Honda CRV, Beema z3, Misubishi EVO 8 MR, Porka 911, Jag X type (x2) currently in a company Golf Estate!

 

[beejay190]

OK here goes..it's a long list so bear with me:


16 Porsche 911's yes 16 of various model's!!



Lost a few bob -great memories so worth every penny in my opinion..

Amazing.

Well said that man

 

[volvopaul]

OK here goes..it's a long list so bear with me:

Boats:

In 1970 a Shakespeare ft
In 2002 a Rinker 260
In 2003 a Fairline Targa 31
In 2004 a Princess V40
From 2004 - 2006 Various sports boats (about 10)
From 2006-2008 Rinker 260 (same one again!!)
In 2008 Sealine S41
In 2010 Phantom 46
In 2011 Another V40!

Cars since 1979 to date:
3 Ford Fiesta's (Base 900cc, 1.1 Van and 1.3 Ghia wow!)
3 x Golf Mk 1 Gti's
1 x Mk2 Golf Gti
1 x Mk3 Golf Gti
1 x Mk5 Golf Gti
2 Audi ur Quattro's
16 Porsche 911's yes 16 of various model's!!
2 x Bmw M3 ( current car)
1 x Alpina 327 Touring
2 Porsche Cayenne turbo's
3 x BMW X5's
5 x Range Rover's
1 x Ferrari 308
2 x Peugeot 205 GTi 1.6 and 1.9
1 x Alfasud racecar - still have
1 x Audi RS6
1 x Audi S4
1 x Golf V5
1 X Alfa Romeo GTV

Bikes:
1973 Honda SS50 (blue tank)
1974 Honda CB250G5

1995- 1999 916 Ducati x 2
2005 Suzuki GT380/Kawasaki Z1 900/Kawasaki H2c 750 triple
2006 Ducati 999s



And that's what I can remember, probably missed a few. Lost a few bob on them all but have great memories so worth every penny in my opinion..

My god Andy all that money you have lost on cars, you could be in a squadron by now,but yes worth every penny, they say owning a boat is like tearing £20 notes up, but so is motorsport you and I know that very well!.

So the V40 is still on the cards then?

 

[crazy4557]

My god Andy all that money you have lost on cars, you could be in a squadron by now,but yes worth every penny, they say owning a boat is like tearing £20 notes up, but so is motorsport you and I know that very well!.

So the V40 is still on the cards then?

Paul, there's a few more cars that I've forgotten to add.....

Yes, looks like the deal's going through with the V40 subject to the usual checks on both sides...

Motorsport's might be back on the cards later this year..trouble is it's £50 notes these days for motorsport activities let alone boat's

 

[Seahope]

Just one. 2010: A Monterey 282

http://www.flickr.com/photos/51332244@N06/4718240193/in/photostream/

Still very happy with it.

Cars: Mk 1 Capri, Escort Mk II, Escort Mk III, Peugeot 309, Rover 214i, Saab 900, 93 x 3, 95 x 2, Peugeot 1007

Guess when the children needed to learn to drive At the time I was commuting by plane so didn't really need a car. Now I do but ....

 

[Dee Gee]

I was late into boating so my boat is my first and current one.

She's a 79 Sunseeker Day Cab which looked quite sad when I bought her. After refurbishing her, she's now about to start her 2nd season. So far we've only ventured along the local river. Hopefully we'll get farther afield this year if the engine behaves.