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    "I would like to own a boat!" (pics below)

    Bought Aug 2014, I hope this thread be a little lesson to all newbies (like me) that you need to invest more than a little time and money to get a basic, good boat working the way you like. Basically, a divorce is most likely!

    After much graft and first trips out last year ...she's ready to go back for 2015!

    Main engine serviced
    Auxillary engine serviced
    New twin batteries and isolator
    New bilge pump
    New float switch
    New 12V marine tinned rewiring
    New wiring conduit
    New VHF radio with DSC
    New VHF aerial
    New 6 x way switch panel
    New 12V charging point
    New Raymarine Dragonfly 7'' fish finder (with Garmin 551s as back-up)
    New windows x 2
    New cleats x 2
    Painted rear splash well
    New 120W spot light
    New horn
    New anchor light
    New navigation lights x 2
    New stern light
    New 2 x 1400mm stainless rails
    New small grab rail
    Various gelcoat repairs and sealing





    Last edited by Jimbob; 23-02-2015, 04:02 PM.
    PB Boat Ling 24lb
    PB Cod Boat 17lb
    PB Cod Shore 11lb
    PB Boat Pollack 9.5lb
    PB Mackies 1,000,000

  • #2
    Looking good Jimbob
    shame to get covered in blood and snots
    Cheers Bert

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    • #3
      It's a 40 year old boat - it's designed exactly for that!
      PB Boat Ling 24lb
      PB Cod Boat 17lb
      PB Cod Shore 11lb
      PB Boat Pollack 9.5lb
      PB Mackies 1,000,000

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      • #4
        Good job mate. Reading the list, you must have deep pockets I'll be worth it though when you get out there.
        P.B. Cod 30lb-11ozs Balcary.

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        • #5
          Not really compared to someone spending £15k on a floating gin palace!
          PB Boat Ling 24lb
          PB Cod Boat 17lb
          PB Cod Shore 11lb
          PB Boat Pollack 9.5lb
          PB Mackies 1,000,000

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