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Hello again,
After our first experience or powerboating last year in our cheap 14foot boat with 20hp engine and getting through my level 2 cert without a problem we've decided that we'd rather look at something inflatable rather than our deep vee hull which is impossible to beach up on islands to take a walk in the lakes. However, as we found last year, unless we have 30grand to spend, people and retailers in this sport appear very disinterested and some even s****** or turn their nose up at smaller craft and young players such as ourselves. Is this the norm? Do we have to save up 20,000 pounds just to earn a little respect? Can't we simply enjoy the sport without spending 6months salary on a craft? Whilst we're at it, where should we look for used 4man (ish) inflatables? :) Ideally we'd like to get into this for around 1000 pounds. Don't need anything amazing, something that will stay inflated with an engine big enough to keep 4 people at 10knots. We have a 14footer with 20hp mercury to part ex or sell. We _think_ the boat is a 'SeaSpray' but cannot be sure. Thank you though to all those ho have been helpful and remembered that they were once young and still having to pay the mortgage :) On the whole many people are friendly, it's mainly retailers and more seasoned owners are the problem. regards Tony |
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Tony Kenny wrote:
Hello again, After our first experience or powerboating last year in our cheap 14foot boat with 20hp engine and getting through my level 2 cert without a problem we've decided that we'd rather look at something inflatable rather than our deep vee hull which is impossible to beach up on islands to take a walk in the lakes. However, as we found last year, unless we have 30grand to spend, people and retailers in this sport appear very disinterested and some even s****** or turn their nose up at smaller craft and young players such as ourselves. Is this the norm? Do we have to save up 20,000 pounds just to earn a little respect? Can't we simply enjoy the sport without spending 6months salary on a craft? Whilst we're at it, where should we look for used 4man (ish) inflatables? :) Ideally we'd like to get into this for around 1000 pounds. Don't need anything amazing, something that will stay inflated with an engine big enough to keep 4 people at 10knots. We have a 14footer with 20hp mercury to part ex or sell. We _think_ the boat is a 'SeaSpray' but cannot be sure. Thank you though to all those ho have been helpful and remembered that they were once young and still having to pay the mortgage :) On the whole many people are friendly, it's mainly retailers and more seasoned owners are the problem. regards Tony Maybe you can have a look at www.euroboats.com. Good luck, Marc -- Registered Linux user #309329, http://counter.li.org SuSE 9.0 Prof - 2.4.21 - KDE3.1.4 Dell Latitude C800, 384MB Please remove ALL dots in my emailaddress before the @-sign |
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a decent brand new boat would cost about £12 - £14K
its not snoby down here (South coast) but it can be expensive to moor up and fuel up/servicing "Tony Kenny" wrote in message om... Hello again, After our first experience or powerboating last year in our cheap 14foot boat with 20hp engine and getting through my level 2 cert without a problem we've decided that we'd rather look at something inflatable rather than our deep vee hull which is impossible to beach up on islands to take a walk in the lakes. However, as we found last year, unless we have 30grand to spend, people and retailers in this sport appear very disinterested and some even s****** or turn their nose up at smaller craft and young players such as ourselves. Is this the norm? Do we have to save up 20,000 pounds just to earn a little respect? Can't we simply enjoy the sport without spending 6months salary on a craft? Whilst we're at it, where should we look for used 4man (ish) inflatables? :) Ideally we'd like to get into this for around 1000 pounds. Don't need anything amazing, something that will stay inflated with an engine big enough to keep 4 people at 10knots. We have a 14footer with 20hp mercury to part ex or sell. We _think_ the boat is a 'SeaSpray' but cannot be sure. Thank you though to all those ho have been helpful and remembered that they were once young and still having to pay the mortgage :) On the whole many people are friendly, it's mainly retailers and more seasoned owners are the problem. regards Tony |
Snoby Pastime?
"Tony Kenny" wrote in message om... Hello again, After our first experience or powerboating last year in our cheap 14foot boat with 20hp engine and getting through my level 2 cert without a problem we've decided that we'd rather look at something inflatable rather than our deep vee hull which is impossible to beach up on islands to take a walk in the lakes. However, as we found last year, unless we have 30grand to spend, people and retailers in this sport appear very disinterested and some even s****** or turn their nose up at smaller craft and young players such as ourselves. Is this the norm? Do we have to save up 20,000 pounds just to earn a little respect? Can't we simply enjoy the sport without spending 6months salary on a craft? Tony £20 000 is six months salary, lucky you! There are plenty of RIBs (Rigid inflatable boats) and plain inflatables around secondhand that would do what you want for a great deal less than £20 000. Take a look at: http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk you should find something suitable there. If not, look in on www.ebay.co.uk regularly. |
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Why are you so woried about what others think or say. Get on with what YOU
want to do ignor them. Ken "Tony Kenny" wrote in message om... Hello again, After our first experience or powerboating last year in our cheap 14foot boat with 20hp engine and getting through my level 2 cert without a problem we've decided that we'd rather look at something inflatable rather than our deep vee hull which is impossible to beach up on islands to take a walk in the lakes. However, as we found last year, unless we have 30grand to spend, people and retailers in this sport appear very disinterested and some even s****** or turn their nose up at smaller craft and young players such as ourselves. Is this the norm? Do we have to save up 20,000 pounds just to earn a little respect? Can't we simply enjoy the sport without spending 6months salary on a craft? Whilst we're at it, where should we look for used 4man (ish) inflatables? :) Ideally we'd like to get into this for around 1000 pounds. Don't need anything amazing, something that will stay inflated with an engine big enough to keep 4 people at 10knots. We have a 14footer with 20hp mercury to part ex or sell. We _think_ the boat is a 'SeaSpray' but cannot be sure. Thank you though to all those ho have been helpful and remembered that they were once young and still having to pay the mortgage :) On the whole many people are friendly, it's mainly retailers and more seasoned owners are the problem. regards Tony |
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Thanks for all the replies! I'm astounded by them - even got one
personal reply by email :)) Not so bothered about what other people think, its how they act when you talk about spending less than than the price of a house on a boat. Maybe i'm looking in the wrong places. I will be sure to check out ALL the places that have been suggested and will keep up my daily searches on ebay. Thanks again all, hope to see some of you soon on the lakes. Give us a shout if you're in Cumbria any time :) regards Tony "Ken" wrote in message ... Why are you so woried about what others think or say. Get on with what YOU want to do ignor them. Ken "Tony Kenny" wrote in message om... Hello again, After our first experience or powerboating last year in our cheap 14foot boat with 20hp engine and getting through my level 2 cert without a problem we've decided that we'd rather look at something inflatable rather than our deep vee hull which is impossible to beach up on islands to take a walk in the lakes. However, as we found last year, unless we have 30grand to spend, people and retailers in this sport appear very disinterested and some even s****** or turn their nose up at smaller craft and young players such as ourselves. Is this the norm? Do we have to save up 20,000 pounds just to earn a little respect? Can't we simply enjoy the sport without spending 6months salary on a craft? Whilst we're at it, where should we look for used 4man (ish) inflatables? :) Ideally we'd like to get into this for around 1000 pounds. Don't need anything amazing, something that will stay inflated with an engine big enough to keep 4 people at 10knots. We have a 14footer with 20hp mercury to part ex or sell. We _think_ the boat is a 'SeaSpray' but cannot be sure. Thank you though to all those ho have been helpful and remembered that they were once young and still having to pay the mortgage :) On the whole many people are friendly, it's mainly retailers and more seasoned owners are the problem. regards Tony |
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Well Tony harp at you living in Cumbria
That's Snoby! "Tony Kenny" wrote in message om... Thanks for all the replies! I'm astounded by them - even got one personal reply by email :)) Not so bothered about what other people think, its how they act when you talk about spending less than than the price of a house on a boat. Maybe i'm looking in the wrong places. I will be sure to check out ALL the places that have been suggested and will keep up my daily searches on ebay. Thanks again all, hope to see some of you soon on the lakes. Give us a shout if you're in Cumbria any time :) regards Tony "Ken" wrote in message ... Why are you so woried about what others think or say. Get on with what YOU want to do ignor them. Ken "Tony Kenny" wrote in message om... Hello again, After our first experience or powerboating last year in our cheap 14foot boat with 20hp engine and getting through my level 2 cert without a problem we've decided that we'd rather look at something inflatable rather than our deep vee hull which is impossible to beach up on islands to take a walk in the lakes. However, as we found last year, unless we have 30grand to spend, people and retailers in this sport appear very disinterested and some even s****** or turn their nose up at smaller craft and young players such as ourselves. Is this the norm? Do we have to save up 20,000 pounds just to earn a little respect? Can't we simply enjoy the sport without spending 6months salary on a craft? Whilst we're at it, where should we look for used 4man (ish) inflatables? :) Ideally we'd like to get into this for around 1000 pounds. Don't need anything amazing, something that will stay inflated with an engine big enough to keep 4 people at 10knots. We have a 14footer with 20hp mercury to part ex or sell. We _think_ the boat is a 'SeaSpray' but cannot be sure. Thank you though to all those ho have been helpful and remembered that they were once young and still having to pay the mortgage :) On the whole many people are friendly, it's mainly retailers and more seasoned owners are the problem. regards Tony --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. As checked by MARK Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.572 / Virus Database: 362 - Release Date: 27/01/04 |
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On Wed, 28 Jan 2004 00:48:32 +0000, "Derek.Moody"
wrote: In article , Tony Kenny If all they know about boats is the price it is safer to ignore them. You get them in many ports. Terrified when a salt encrusted weather bleached bluewater voyager returns and ties alongside in case their highly-polished used twice a year but never out of sight of land overpriced virility substitute is smirched with southern ocean tar picked up when the lines were trailed in a hurricane off Tierra del Fuego. To find the sort of people you should listen to go down to the water in the off season and see who's taking advantage of the peace. I agree with Derek here, sounds like you struck a nerve :-) Impressive rant. -- Steve Barlow |
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Hi Derek,
Sounds like a couple that were pointed out when I was in Exmouth doing my level 2. They sit in their highly polished boat and I'm told it never leaves its birth! The just run the engine and sit. What a waste! (well, in my humble opinion). As for a salt encrusted whatsit, despite doing my course on the sea I'm still terrified of it but I'd love to spend a few days on a real boat and really see what its like! For advice I usually rely on a couple of friends who have been boating since childhood and are now retired so they know a thing or two and know how to do it on a budget, but they do sails mainly so not so good for my stink-boating desires (though I'd like to try sails too). Another friendly person emailed me this morning with a website that is 100% exactly what I'm looking for! In my price range too! http://www.bosunsmate.co.uk/ Hopefully we'll get inflated :) Then I just need to sell our old boat but might have to use the engine off it so might not be easy to sell Thanks again, hope to meet some of you in real life sometime. By the way, Cumbria is far from Snobby enjoying some of the best house prices (for buyers) in the country! :) and still being less than a quarter of a mile from the slipway :) cheers Tony :) "Derek.Moody" wrote in message ... In article , Tony Kenny wrote: Not so bothered about what other people think, its how they act when you talk about spending less than than the price of a house on a boat. If all they know about boats is the price it is safer to ignore them. You get them in many ports. Terrified when a salt encrusted weather bleached bluewater voyager returns and ties alongside in case their highly-polished used twice a year but never out of sight of land overpriced virility substitute is smirched with southern ocean tar picked up when the lines were trailed in a hurricane off Tierra del Fuego. To find the sort of people you should listen to go down to the water in the off season and see who's taking advantage of the peace. Cheerio, |
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Tony
what a coincidence, I live in Exmouth and my boat doesnt sit in the harbour, not at £1400 a year my boat gets out and used, its highly polished (well clean) and about 1/3 mile from the slipway, if you want to remenis (not sure thats spelt right) check www.exmouthcam.co.uk click on Exmouth Docks "Tony Kenny" wrote in message om... Hi Derek, Sounds like a couple that were pointed out when I was in Exmouth doing my level 2. They sit in their highly polished boat and I'm told it never leaves its birth! The just run the engine and sit. What a waste! (well, in my humble opinion). As for a salt encrusted whatsit, despite doing my course on the sea I'm still terrified of it but I'd love to spend a few days on a real boat and really see what its like! For advice I usually rely on a couple of friends who have been boating since childhood and are now retired so they know a thing or two and know how to do it on a budget, but they do sails mainly so not so good for my stink-boating desires (though I'd like to try sails too). Another friendly person emailed me this morning with a website that is 100% exactly what I'm looking for! In my price range too! http://www.bosunsmate.co.uk/ Hopefully we'll get inflated :) Then I just need to sell our old boat but might have to use the engine off it so might not be easy to sell Thanks again, hope to meet some of you in real life sometime. By the way, Cumbria is far from Snobby enjoying some of the best house prices (for buyers) in the country! :) and still being less than a quarter of a mile from the slipway :) cheers Tony :) "Derek.Moody" wrote in message ... In article , Tony Kenny wrote: Not so bothered about what other people think, its how they act when you talk about spending less than than the price of a house on a boat. If all they know about boats is the price it is safer to ignore them. You get them in many ports. Terrified when a salt encrusted weather bleached bluewater voyager returns and ties alongside in case their highly-polished used twice a year but never out of sight of land overpriced virility substitute is smirched with southern ocean tar picked up when the lines were trailed in a hurricane off Tierra del Fuego. To find the sort of people you should listen to go down to the water in the off season and see who's taking advantage of the peace. Cheerio, |
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Have you looked in the magazine "By a Boat for Under £10,000" The title
might have changed to £15,000 or even £20,000 by now, but it has boats from a few hundred pounds upwards. "Tony Kenny" wrote in message om... Hello again, After our first experience or powerboating last year in our cheap 14foot boat with 20hp engine and getting through my level 2 cert without a problem we've decided that we'd rather look at something inflatable rather than our deep vee hull which is impossible to beach up on islands to take a walk in the lakes. However, as we found last year, unless we have 30grand to spend, people and retailers in this sport appear very disinterested and some even s****** or turn their nose up at smaller craft and young players such as ourselves. Is this the norm? Do we have to save up 20,000 pounds just to earn a little respect? Can't we simply enjoy the sport without spending 6months salary on a craft? Whilst we're at it, where should we look for used 4man (ish) inflatables? :) Ideally we'd like to get into this for around 1000 pounds. Don't need anything amazing, something that will stay inflated with an engine big enough to keep 4 people at 10knots. We have a 14footer with 20hp mercury to part ex or sell. We _think_ the boat is a 'SeaSpray' but cannot be sure. Thank you though to all those ho have been helpful and remembered that they were once young and still having to pay the mortgage :) On the whole many people are friendly, it's mainly retailers and more seasoned owners are the problem. regards Tony |
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In article , Tony Kenny
wrote: Sounds like a couple that were pointed out when I was in Exmouth doing my level 2. They sit in their highly polished boat and I'm told it never leaves its birth! The just run the engine and sit. What a waste! (well, in my humble opinion). Might as well have a stationary caravan. In a way they are harmless as long as they don't go out. As for a salt encrusted whatsit, despite doing my course on the sea I'm still terrified of it but I'd love to spend a few days on a real Healthy :-) Thanks again, hope to meet some of you in real life sometime. By the way, Cumbria is far from Snobby enjoying some of the best house prices (for buyers) in the country! :) and still being less than a quarter of a mile from the slipway :) And there are places (look around Barrow) where a beginner can get afloat in relative shelter and explore - 'ware the tides though. Cheerio, -- |
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May I just be snobby and point out that snoby has 2 B's Peter
"BrianR" wrote in message ... Have you looked in the magazine "By a Boat for Under £10,000" The title might have changed to £15,000 or even £20,000 by now, but it has boats from a few hundred pounds upwards. "Tony Kenny" wrote in message om... Hello again, After our first experience or powerboating last year in our cheap 14foot boat with 20hp engine and getting through my level 2 cert without a problem we've decided that we'd rather look at something inflatable rather than our deep vee hull which is impossible to beach up on islands to take a walk in the lakes. However, as we found last year, unless we have 30grand to spend, people and retailers in this sport appear very disinterested and some even s****** or turn their nose up at smaller craft and young players such as ourselves. Is this the norm? Do we have to save up 20,000 pounds just to earn a little respect? Can't we simply enjoy the sport without spending 6months salary on a craft? Whilst we're at it, where should we look for used 4man (ish) inflatables? :) Ideally we'd like to get into this for around 1000 pounds. Don't need anything amazing, something that will stay inflated with an engine big enough to keep 4 people at 10knots. We have a 14footer with 20hp mercury to part ex or sell. We _think_ the boat is a 'SeaSpray' but cannot be sure. Thank you though to all those ho have been helpful and remembered that they were once young and still having to pay the mortgage :) On the whole many people are friendly, it's mainly retailers and more seasoned owners are the problem. regards Tony |
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Hark at him with an education
He must be SNOBIE ! "Peter Keating" wrote in message ... May I just be snobby and point out that snoby has 2 B's Peter "BrianR" wrote in message ... Have you looked in the magazine "By a Boat for Under £10,000" The title might have changed to £15,000 or even £20,000 by now, but it has boats from a few hundred pounds upwards. "Tony Kenny" wrote in message om... Hello again, After our first experience or powerboating last year in our cheap 14foot boat with 20hp engine and getting through my level 2 cert without a problem we've decided that we'd rather look at something inflatable rather than our deep vee hull which is impossible to beach up on islands to take a walk in the lakes. However, as we found last year, unless we have 30grand to spend, people and retailers in this sport appear very disinterested and some even s****** or turn their nose up at smaller craft and young players such as ourselves. Is this the norm? Do we have to save up 20,000 pounds just to earn a little respect? Can't we simply enjoy the sport without spending 6months salary on a craft? Whilst we're at it, where should we look for used 4man (ish) inflatables? :) Ideally we'd like to get into this for around 1000 pounds. Don't need anything amazing, something that will stay inflated with an engine big enough to keep 4 people at 10knots. We have a 14footer with 20hp mercury to part ex or sell. We _think_ the boat is a 'SeaSpray' but cannot be sure. Thank you though to all those ho have been helpful and remembered that they were once young and still having to pay the mortgage :) On the whole many people are friendly, it's mainly retailers and more seasoned owners are the problem. regards Tony |
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On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 09:20:33 +0000 (UTC), "696"
wrote: Hark at him with an education He must be SNOBIE ! "Peter Keating" wrote in message ... May I just be snobby and point out that snoby has 2 B's Peter Actually pedantic not snobby. -- Steve Barlow |
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"Steve Barlow" wrote in message ... On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 09:20:33 +0000 (UTC), "696" wrote: Hark at him with an education He must be SNOBIE ! "Peter Keating" wrote in message ... May I just be snobby and point out that snoby has 2 B's Peter Actually pedantic not snobby. -- Steve Barlow Live and let live, if he wants to call it 'snoby' that's not offensive, surely|? |
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Yea but why has he crossposted to UK REC BOATS POWER ?
"roddytoo" wrote in message ... "Steve Barlow" wrote in message ... On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 09:20:33 +0000 (UTC), "696" wrote: Hark at him with an education He must be SNOBIE ! "Peter Keating" wrote in message ... May I just be snobby and point out that snoby has 2 B's Peter Actually pedantic not snobby. -- Steve Barlow Live and let live, if he wants to call it 'snoby' that's not offensive, surely|? |
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Hi,
We're actually in Barrow, well, Walney to be more precise. We pop down to Exmouth often too as my fiancee is from there. Anyway, certainly got some good responses here, despite my obvious spelling or typing deficiency :) thanks again everybody! Tony "Derek.Moody" wrote in message ... In article , Tony Kenny wrote: Sounds like a couple that were pointed out when I was in Exmouth doing my level 2. They sit in their highly polished boat and I'm told it never leaves its birth! The just run the engine and sit. What a waste! (well, in my humble opinion). Might as well have a stationary caravan. In a way they are harmless as long as they don't go out. As for a salt encrusted whatsit, despite doing my course on the sea I'm still terrified of it but I'd love to spend a few days on a real Healthy :-) Thanks again, hope to meet some of you in real life sometime. By the way, Cumbria is far from Snobby enjoying some of the best house prices (for buyers) in the country! :) and still being less than a quarter of a mile from the slipway :) And there are places (look around Barrow) where a beginner can get afloat in relative shelter and explore - 'ware the tides though. Cheerio, |
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