tmJak Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 Know this won't appeal to every petrolhead but just bought myself a boat and thought I'd share. It's a 27ft Viking with a 10hp outboard motor in FRP, moored in sunny Cheshire on the river Weaver. Very scenic. Going on a proper cruise at the weekend, so may post a couple of pics from my travels if anyone cares to look. Might have to sneak in one of the Z parked up in the boat yard Sorry the pics are so small but had a problem with photobucket and over compensated Will try to upload bigger pics when I'm at my desktop. Quote
GIXXERUK Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 That looks great chris even better in the summer Quote
tmJak Posted November 3, 2008 Author Posted November 3, 2008 Yeah can't wait. The previous owner took me on a 'test cruise' to the lock on a sunny day. Very relaxing, and no laws against drinking gin and cruising - I don't think. . .no enforced laws anyway Quote
Digsy Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 Nice one, mate. Have you bought a jaunty cap? Quote
lomoto Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 nice , I have always fancied a boat..what do they cost ? how much for mooring fee's? Quote
martinmac Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 That looks great Chrix, a great purchase. Have a fun weekend and remember, slow ahead and full astern and you will never hit anything Quote
tmJak Posted November 3, 2008 Author Posted November 3, 2008 Needs spacers & lowering Knew that was coming but expected it from our favorite site pest Nice one, mate. Have you bought a jaunty cap? I've got a little sailor outfit. I'll PM you the pics nice , I have always fancied a boat..what do they cost ? how much for mooring fee's? Can pick a good one up for less that £15k - some are as cheap as £3k but are usually smaller and less equipt. The mooring fees are dependant on the size of the boat, but mine will be IRO £600 per annum. Some moorings cost £3k per annum, so mine's a bargain. It includes water and electricity too. It's best to find a good mooring. Where I am has a two year waiting list, and the only way to jump the queue is to buy a boat with the mooring so you pay a little over the odds for the boat. Have a fun weekend and remember, slow ahead and full astern and you will never hit anything I have no idea what you mean Quote
stanski Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 Ahoy Capt Chris Yikes bit of a departure from Zedding? Looks cool How you gonna get that to the next donut meet ? (Manchester Canal?) More pics please - NIce set of Nismos' would look cool on that - is the erm Steering Wheel /rudder(Well I dont know what they are called) polished alloy ? Some Xenon headlights , LED rears! Hey you can go to the Hoon 2009 in that ? Quote
Zedrush Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 I've got a little sailor outfit. I'll PM you the pics way to much info you sicko! Quote
Beavis Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 I've got a little sailor outfit. I'll PM you the pics way to much info you sicko! I don't know i bet Louis would be gagging for the pics Quote
stanski Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 Just realised .... Chris is Tj and thats his Float crib from Deuce Bigalow European Gigolo! Quote
bronzee Posted November 5, 2008 Posted November 5, 2008 Many happy hours of cruising ahead, and not "cruiZing". Have fun!! Quote
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