Where do old plastic boats go to die?

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Just looking round (anywhere but the smarter yards and marinas) and there are always boats gently mouldering and obviously written off. What happens then? And are the owners still paying storage or other fees for them? There are too many old boats that no-one would dream of resurrecting, given that new boats are relatively affordable (but not by me, sadly!) /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
 

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I know what you mean, there are 36ft and 40ft boats that have not moved in our marina, if only I could figure out a way of sounding that I would be doing the owner a favour by using it for them, oh and these aren't old boats, under 5 years old. Perhaps they are drug dealers banged up somewhere?!! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
 

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I read something on the net a little while ago, and it seems no government has any plans to deal with it. I thing it is going to be such a big problem, that the current governments will leave it to the next generation to deal with. I think all you can do is to crush them. Still, think about all the rusty old ships laying around the world, dosn't look good at all.
 

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I asked the same question in a thread recently and someone who is involved in the policy answered.
It seems that the Gov and the EC haven't a policy on grp cars yet and boats are way down the line.
What about upvc and grp adornments on your houses? Where can you fling all that when you're fed up with your Greecian Portico.

Boats can catch fire or sink (I'm not suggesting you adopt that regime, not near mine anyway) but other grp products are going to be a big problem.
There have been schemes to grind up the material and incorporate it in insulation and roads, but until some legislation makes it clear just who is liable for the cost, who knows?
(I can't believe I just suggested more legislation)
 

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I think you're right, there are worse problems ahead in the queue. Such as refrigerators and freezers, let alone cars, computers and washing machines. Boats are down in the noise, really. The EU is trying to address the problem but it boils down to a question of who is going to pay for it.
 

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I did hear that there is a small worm that will actually eat fibre glass but do not worry the boat has to buried for some years and the worm cannot swim
 

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some of them (the smaller ones) seem to end up in my workshop. i have an uncanny knack of buying anything that still floats and rebuilding it for it's afterlife!

current projects are the kingswift (ongoing, that one) and an old S20 sunseeker thing...

oh and i have a 16ft fishing boat that i've just finnished.... interested?

steve.
 

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I read something on the net a little while ago, and it seems no government has any plans to deal with it. I thing it is going to be such a big problem, that the current governments will leave it to the next generation to deal with. I think all you can do is to crush them. Still, think about all the rusty old ships laying around the world, dosn't look good at all.

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I am sure I remember reading somewhere that the French govt had built three or four disposal yards for grp boats
 

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I am sure I remember reading somewhere that the French govt had built three or four disposal yards for grp boats

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That's great. Of course as a result of HSE regulations all ours would be handily located near Peterborough.
 
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