Who has a boat?

[Mike400]

Just wondered how many people here own / share / have access to a private boat?

Random question, just curious!

[Matt172]

lots of people, they're all here

http://www.track-days.co.uk/gassing/forum.asp?h=0&...

[Firkin D]

I don't but my parents had 3 during my childhood in the early 1980's.

They had an eTap 20, a Moody 27 and finally a Moody 29. They bought me a Humber dingy with a 9hp Yamaha which was much more fun

[eightseventhree]

try the boat forum?

[Chris Type R]

I had a play on a thundercat class boat over the weekend (my cousin works for a company which runs a few). They're a lot of fun - very battered and bruised though. Power to weight of 340hp / 1000kg IIRC.

http://www.thundercatracing.co.uk/

EFA: 340 - not 360.

EDIT: Video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZLRgX7YxIM

Edited by Chris Type R on Wednesday 2nd July 09:36

[john_r]

Yep

[Garlick]

Have a look in here: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/forum.asp?h=0&a...

[kieranbennett]

yep,

similar to some of these; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80mBnkAVyG8

[thewave]

Over the years my parents had a Colvic 28, Broom 35 Sedan, Princess 385 then a Princess 460.

Their recent divorce means there is no longer a big play thing in the family

My younger brother has a 5.5m Sports Fishing boat which he takes to sea quite often.

[Mike400]

Didnt realise there was a boat forum, ill try looking before I post next time

[noneedtolift]

Colombo 34 Virage - at lake Garda - fresh water does that count

[bluesatin]

Carver 2357

[xjandy]

Maxum 42

[Nic Jones]

RS200

[FUBAR]

thewave said:

a Princess 460.

I have access to a 460 Used to go out on it every fortnight through the 'season'. Having young kids and a wife with a morbid fear of the sea has put stop to that but still get out about 3 or 4 times a year.

The owner just sold out for £20m and mentioned upgrading his boat

( and )

[absolutely]

We do, its a ski boat, apparently it has a very powerful engine. We've only taken it out once on Loch Earn, my Dad and I loved it but my Mum thinks its too fast, she wants a chug chug cruiser boat.

[thewave]

FUBAR said:

thewave said:

a Princess 460.

I have access to a 460 Used to go out on it every fortnight through the 'season'. Having young kids and a wife with a morbid fear of the sea has put stop to that but still get out about 3 or 4 times a year.

The owner just sold out for £20m and mentioned upgrading his boat

( and )

In fairness, when I was looking for the boat (on their behalf) the 460 was just brilliant value for money. 3 seperate cabins and 2 heads, large flybridge and fairly modern looking. You have a BIG jump in price to get something better IMO.

But when you have £20m at your disposal who cares

Have fun Fubar, I miss playing around on boats. I cycle past a marina every day...dreaming....

If your friend needs a crew on his next boat, give me a call

[xjandy]

We ought to do a Solent hoon, I believe they do something over in the states called a poker run.Be good to have a PH BBQ on a beach somewhere!

[cronk-flakes]

Dad has a simple 16 foot jobby for pottering up and down the Thames.

But the Girlfriend has a Princess 360. Awesome bit of kit!

Endless fun.

[village idiot]

I've got a Whitbread 27 and a Laser....

Anything larger than that,,, I have the pick of 958 listings ranging from 25ft to 250ft.