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So I bought another classic boat

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    #62
    fergal.b
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,320 Mod ✭✭✭✭fergal.b


    A very little video of the very little boat :)





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    #63
    Vexorg
    Registered Users Posts: 4,897 ✭✭✭Vexorg


    Looks great Fergal, how does handle on the water?


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    #64
    fergal.b
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,320 Mod ✭✭✭✭fergal.b


    She's not bad better than I though she would be, you can get on the plane by moving your backside forward :D





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    #65
    miss no stars
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,957 ✭✭✭miss no stars


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    #66
    fergal.b
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,320 Mod ✭✭✭✭fergal.b


    I only know of two others that have survived and one of them is a family Heirloom but if I put her up for sale you will be the first to know ;)




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    #67
    pedroeibar1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,108 ✭✭✭pedroeibar1


    Now I know who robbed the badge from my car's bonnet!
    (just kidd'n)
    Well done, she looks cool, now you nned to get a two-tone red-white MGA to tow her!


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    #68
    fergal.b
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,320 Mod ✭✭✭✭fergal.b


    I just picked up this little johnson that I think I will do up in the red and white colours to match the boat it should look a bit better than the merc. :)

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    #69
    fergal.b
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,320 Mod ✭✭✭✭fergal.b


    This one is a little bit smaller again :) she is an old R/C steamliner by Kyosho it's missing some hardwear and a windshield among other bits and prices of the R/C it also has a broken rudder and antenna but I sure I can bring some sort of life into her :)

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    #70
    fergal.b
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,320 Mod ✭✭✭✭fergal.b


    miss no stars wrote: »
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    Well I found my next project "boy o boy what a project" so my baby will be going up for sale in the next few days :( you have first refusal as promised :)




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    #71
    insebayguy
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭insebayguy


    I sensed something was in the pipeline between posts on Facebook then the vid on YouTube. Looks like my miserable existence has some meaning again 😜ðŸ‘🼠can't wait to see how this one unfolds


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    #72
    fergal.b
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,320 Mod ✭✭✭✭fergal.b


    insebayguy wrote: »
    I sensed something was in the pipeline between posts on Facebook then the vid on YouTube. Looks like my miserable existence has some meaning again 😜ðŸ‘🼠can't wait to see how this one unfolds

    If all goes to plan this will be the project to end all projects :eek: it's the wheelchair adapted cruiser and here is a sneak preview of whats ahead of me. :confused:


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    #73
    Ferris
    Registered Users Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭Ferris


    Ready by summer??


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    #74
    insebayguy
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭insebayguy


    What. The. &@*%?!?!?!. Please tell me this is a submarine?? How long had she been under water? Why? This can't be called a "project"!! That word relates to 250 pcs jigsaws, painting a bedroom etc. This is mammoth! Really can't wait to see this baby developing. Will you be able to get this into your work station (back garden)?


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    #75
    Conchir
    Registered Users Posts: 959 ✭✭✭Conchir


    I'm so excited to see this. As always it'll be great to watch, and you'll have an entire community behind you fergal! The best of luck with it.


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    #76
    JamesM
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    Offline for a couple of days visiting the grandchildren (and don't have an iphone) and come back to this exciting news :) Present location ?


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    #77
    deandean
    Registered Users Posts: 2,218 ✭✭✭deandean


    Wow Fergal you are some man to take on a challenge. Best wishes with the new project.

    There are some 'sunken jewels' out there for sure :o


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    #78
    Skuxx
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    Are we allowed to ask what sort of boat she is or will there be a grand reveiling?


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    #79
    fergal.b
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,320 Mod ✭✭✭✭fergal.b


    Skuxx wrote: »
    Are we allowed to ask what sort of boat she is or will there be a grand reveiling?

    She is a 1970's Richardson "roving gem" generation 4 I think it's the same hull as an ocean 30 here is another sneak peak taken after the refloating. :eek:


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    #80
    Ferris
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    I (respectively) disagree that its an Ocean 30 hull Fergal. The chine is too angular on your boat and the 'step' below the gunnel isn't on the Ocean/Broom 30.

    Obviously I am open to correction but I think its a Seamaster 30 hull, which isn't a bad thing, my Da had one for years. If you know the beam you could confirm as the Seamaster was beamy for its time.


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    #81
    fergal.b
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    Ferris wrote: »
    I (respectively) disagree that its an Ocean 30 hull Fergal. The chine is too angular on your boat and the 'step' below the gunnel isn't on the Ocean/Broom 30.

    Obviously I am open to correction but I think its a Seamaster 30 hull, which isn't a bad thing, my Da had one for years. If you know the beam you could confirm as the Seamaster was beamy for its time.


    Sorry your right my mistake it's a seamaster30 I was looking up Ocean 30's at the time :) it's 11ft 3ins beam.



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    #82
    Ferris
    Registered Users Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭Ferris


    it says 11'6" here: so its in the right ballpark. Also I'll always remember that hullshape, the 'oul fella had me painting it that often. :P

    Great handling hull btw. Slams upwind a bit in heavy stuff but capable and very maneuverable. Driven properly it would spin in its own length and was easy to berth single handed. I would imagine that the lay-up is on the brick ****house side of heavy.

    What engine is in her, is it salvageable?


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    #83
    fergal.b
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    Ferris wrote: »
    it says 11'6" here: so its in the right ballpark. Also I'll always remember that hullshape, the 'oul fella had me painting it that often. :P

    Great handling hull btw. Slams upwind a bit in heavy stuff but capable and very maneuverable. Driven properly it would spin in its own length and was easy to berth single handed. I would imagine that the lay-up is on the brick ****house side of heavy.

    What engine is in her, is it salvageable?

    Yep there sure is a lot of fibreglass in her and it's going to be tricky cutting out for the wheelchair ramp I would like to come in from the side but it would need a lot more structural support than the transom, lots of thinking to do. :confused:
    I don't know much about diesel cruiser engines but it might be a perkins 4236 and she is up and running now.

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    #84
    Ferris
    Registered Users Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭Ferris


    Defo not a Perkins, I would guess a BMC captain, very popular on British broads type cruisers. Better engine I've been told, especially since it runs now.

    On the aspect of side to / stern to access I don't know which would be best. The Shannon has a mix of both, but not at every harbour. Also what to do about differing heights of jetty's etc.

    Its a big challenge and I can't wait to see your solution and what else you do to the boat.


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    #85
    fergal.b
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    Ferris wrote: »
    Defo not a Perkins, I would guess a BMC captain, very popular on British broads type cruisers. Better engine I've been told, especially since it runs now.

    On the aspect of side to / stern to access I don't know which would be best. The Shannon has a mix of both, but not at every harbour. Also what to do about differing heights of jetty's etc.

    Its a big challenge and I can't wait to see your solution and what else you do to the boat.

    I think your right again I remember seeing the word captain on the side of the engine had no idea what it meant :roll eyes: :) I learn something new every day.



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    #86
    daveville30
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    Why did it sink do you know? A lot off work in that better off buying a barrel of epoxy.


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    #87
    Ferris
    Registered Users Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭Ferris


    fergal.b wrote: »
    I think your right again I remember seeing the word captain on the side of the engine had no idea what it meant :roll eyes: :) I learn something new every day.
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    They have different sizes, BMC 1.5 & 2.5 I recall, taken from Sherpa vans I think. I would guess that yours is a 1.5 with about 35hp so its no speed merchant but you'll see 5 or 6 knots which is plenty in my view.

    The 4236 is what we have and its a good engine but it would be a lot bigger and therefore may give you layout issues. The 4236 would get you to above hull speed with that hull but realistically what you have there is A1.


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    #88
    fergal.b
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    daveville30 wrote: »
    Why did it sink do you know? A lot off work in that better off buying a barrel of epoxy.

    After the owner passed away she was neglected and a chain or something was left rubbing against the hull wearing a hole in her. All donations of epoxy are welcome :D



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    #89
    snowwolf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 334 ✭✭snowwolf


    Fergal are you Telling me this is your new project ???.


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    #90
    fergal.b
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    snowwolf wrote: »
    Fergal are you Telling me this is your new project ???.

    If all goes to plan it will be :) I have two boats up for sale at the moment to help fund it :( will be sad to see them go.



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    #91
    snowwolf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 334 ✭✭snowwolf


    Jesus you are going to have some job on your hands there . rather you than me . i will be looking forward to see how this turns out .


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