Purchased dream wooden boat ...

Purchased dream wooden boat ...

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impetuous

Original Poster:

96 posts

92 months

Friday 22nd July 2016
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Saw her whilst kayaking on Norfolk Broads last October ... lust at first sight.

Nine months later and today she's mine.

21ft varnished 1950s beauty, bermudan rigged, with a canoe stern that captivated.

Shook hands after viewing in a boat shed yesterday ... love is mad, right?

Might be an amusing tale to share here!

Stats: Days owned:1 - Costs so far:£3500 - Nights aboard:0 - Hours sailed:0











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Edited by impetuous on Sunday 24th July 19:01

bga

8,134 posts

250 months

Friday 22nd July 2016
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Very pretty! She'll look lovely out on the water.

Simpo Two

85,149 posts

264 months

Friday 22nd July 2016
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Well done, real Swallows and Amazons stuff.

My father used to say that boats pointed at both ends had been lifeboats - do you think that's the case here? Anyway, have a lovely time with you new toy smile

slybynight

391 posts

120 months

Friday 22nd July 2016
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I'm not even remotely into boats.... and I think she's gorgeous!

Davel

8,982 posts

257 months

Friday 22nd July 2016
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That is stunning!

Enjoy....

markmullen

15,877 posts

233 months

Friday 22nd July 2016
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She's lovely and you're fantastically brave!

bga

8,134 posts

250 months

Friday 22nd July 2016
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Simpo Two said:
My father used to say that boats pointed at both ends had been lifeboats - do you think that's the case here?
It's a common older style. This one has a bit of a Colin Archer look about her albeit smaller and a bit more elegant than what I've seen of his stuff.

Ayahuasca

27,427 posts

278 months

Friday 22nd July 2016
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Nice.

You have had one of the two best days in boat ownership.

Simpo Two

85,149 posts

264 months

Friday 22nd July 2016
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Ayahuasca said:
You have had one of the two best days in boat ownership.
First best day: The day you buy it.

Second best day: The day you buy a bigger one biggrin

anonymous-user

53 months

Friday 22nd July 2016
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Lovely. I used to have an ex Herbert Woods Fair Lady (Fair Lady 2 as it happens) which I miss terribly.

They need time, love and care, but these boats reward you eventually.

hidetheelephants

23,772 posts

192 months

Saturday 23rd July 2016
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Still has the original ST exercise centre too, soon have your biceps ripped(and all your clothes smelling of petrol). hehe

Simpo Two

85,149 posts

264 months

Saturday 23rd July 2016
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hidetheelephants said:
soon have your biceps ripped(and all your clothes smelling of petrol). hehe


Phud

1,262 posts

142 months

Saturday 23rd July 2016
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I did the same, good luck, mine is progressing.




Fittster

20,120 posts

212 months

Saturday 23rd July 2016
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She's very pretty.

I always admire wooden boats (while sticking firmly to GRP).

Phud

1,262 posts

142 months

Saturday 23rd July 2016
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Fittster said:
She's very pretty.

I always admire wooden boats (while sticking firmly to GRP).
Thank you, I have yet to find an unattractive Summers and Payne built craft, sensible, however I have no kids and believe she is cheaper than they would be.

duckwhistle

276 posts

150 months

Saturday 23rd July 2016
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Lovely old craft, worth every penny. You could spend more on a bicycle. Keep us posted on progress.

cptsideways

13,535 posts

251 months

Monday 15th August 2016
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Oooh that's pretty

Huntsman

8,028 posts

249 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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How you getting on?

snobetter

1,145 posts

145 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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Is there any reason other than aesthetics for the pointy rear?

impetuous

Original Poster:

96 posts

92 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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Thanks for the nudge Huntsman, I'll update as it's a month since purchase.

Having been out of the water for a long time, she failed the BSS (Boat Safety Scheme, nautical MOT, £140, lasts for 4 years) on new rules since the last pass in 2009.

Fuses, fuel cut off, posh bilge filter and few other little bits then led to a pass.

Launched fortnight ago, swiftly followed by the classic nautical term, "Best bring the heavy duty bilge pump and battery" as inverted-incontinence ensued.



Having since spoken with the previous owner, now transpires that he instructed a local boat builder to replace all hull planking and ribs a few years ago at incredible expense, along with an engine overhaul, before ownership passed to the next temporary owner. Photos of the work have been promised.

Nice to finally see her on the water.



Damp engine out, dried and put back in last weekend. Lovely 5hp petrol Stuart Turner noise - video

Video - Stuart Turner 5hp engine working for first time

Aluminium mast required minor repair, back yesterday.

So cleaned down storage filth from decks and inside, rather enjoyed giving the girl some attention.



Before a little Broads kayaking and rescuing boats with my Troopy.





Thusfar, incredibly enjoyable to potter and play.

As for the pointy rear, Snobetter, not sure! However, her pointed posterior was certainly part of the attraction. Will see how she sails, as a kayak man, it looks and feels "right".

If there's interest here, I'll keep updating with a "good and bad" account, including costs.

Stats: Days owned: 30 - Costs so far:£4130 - Nights aboard:0 - Hours sailed/aboard:6