"Mad Biker" wrote in message
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My mother has decided my dad needs a boat and of all things she placed a
bit
on ebay for one.

She knows nothing about boats, and although my dad is a boat builder by
trade its going to be a surprize.

A boat builder by trade??
He might be a bit more critical than your average newby. I think I'd let him
see it first before I put Australian..or for that matter, 'real money' down.