Guest Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Nice looking boat. Indeed it is, a nice history/story to go with it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest z1100r Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Thanks for comments ...It was originally professionally coach painted in Manchester red.....but that faded like mad ..so bad it looked like the whole boat was red oxide. Me and the missus have flatted it down about a month ago and took it up the M6 motorwaybridge near us for a repaint. So far I've only done one coat of red...next I want to get all the cream bits done and finished...then I will do another coat of red. I used a 4" mohair roller.....I made sure of no direct sunlight and no wind...also did it on a coldish night. Anything other than that and it comes out crap/...without retarder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Eyup... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryvanman Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 marmaduke sitting waiting for the summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwhear Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Star Polisher opposite the Brindly Place visitor moorings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditch paddler Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 I'm new here..this week.....read an awful lot of stuff....thought I'd better contribute so have added a few threads and thought a few pics would sort of fill peeps in. Mr. Speight might like to see some of these again. Boat has a bit of history....was originally a Brumagen boats hull built for a private customer and called "Buffoonery"...it was only young when it was set on fire in a dry dock and got totally torched....My Father-in-law Vic got the canal bug from somewhere and found out about this burnt out boat in a farm yard...off he went to buy it....we got a sort of sailaway fit out yourself jobby if you like. HUH. It was terrible. He made a frame to straighten the hull but before we could do that we had to cut the top off and scrap it. We ended up with a massive steel bath and an engine that been submerged for at least 5 years and was covered in molten rubber and plastic. The lads at Brinklow boats fitted a new semi trad top and a huge extra thick plate was welded on the bottom....Vic had a thing about Ballast....we wont need none of that rubbish in the bottom now he kept saying. I took teh motor to bits and was amazed..it was like new..well it was new...no water had got in..new bores and pistons...new crank...perfect...all gaskets and seals replaced..repainted and it was fine...i thought. Gearbox was the same...brand new...just some new seals from newage. We had the engine up and running in no time diesel peed everywhere..all the seals in the injector pup were shot aswell. Never mind it runs...we've got loads to do...Massive shot blast and epoxy..spray foam..full wire up..plumb..and fitout. There are loads of stories I could tell of the years spent rebuilding it...but anyway here it is. Its been cruising around the network for about 7 years on and off. Vic has fallen ill...I couldn't let it go when the mother-in-law wanted shot of it due to costs..so me and missus bought it for sentimental reasons....it owes me alot too..and of course it was her dads pride and joy. Very Very nice a credit to you and your father inlaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob the welder Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Eyup... now thats nice . bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob the welder Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Eyup... now thats nice . bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foden01 Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 (edited) here is mine moored on the coventry SLIVER SLIPPER 11 Edited February 16, 2010 by foden01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 here is mine moored on the coventry SLIVER SLIPPER 11 That looks very tidy. There is a very similar boat moored on the Lincoln residential mooring site. What is she? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Well it certainly looks like a Dawncraft to my untrained eye. I love the splash of colour at the waterline - I can't say why, but I do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abfab Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Gorgeous boat, love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blodger Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Well it certainly looks like a Dawncraft to my untrained eye. I love the splash of colour at the waterline - I can't say why, but I do! It's the Harecastle Tunnel effect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 (edited) Linnet Edited March 1, 2010 by Kez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbJubilee Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/nbJubilee/Bo...720278824969874 nbJubilee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enviropc Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Hi. Havent posted on here for a good few months but had to show you our boat half way through its paint job. Currently by the winding hole Shebdon for paint and new decking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enviropc Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Needs a wash down, bit dusty ATM The boat is now finished, not bad for a boat painted by hand outside i think. New kitchen and shower room is complete and im ready for my first holiday type trip this weekend!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldthehouse Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Needs a wash down, bit dusty ATM The boat is now finished, not bad for a boat painted by hand outside i think. New kitchen and shower room is complete and im ready for my first holiday type trip this weekend!!!!!! Very nice ,no one but you will know the graft you have put in to get that finish. It was noticable at the primer stage how good it might look, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journeyperson Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Egretta has had a facelift. Before After Painted at Aqueduct Marina by Steve Wallace and signwritten by Robin Wagg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abfab Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Egretta has had a facelift. Before After Painted at Aqueduct Marina by Steve Wallace and signwritten by Robin Wagg. Lovely job, looks fab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journeyperson Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 (edited) Lovely job, looks fab Thanks Abfab . Now I feel rotten because I wasn't half as complimentary about your daughter's paint job. I hope her modelling career is going well Edited May 10, 2010 by journeyperson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abfab Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Thanks Abfab . Now I feel rotten because I wasn't half as complimentary about your daughter's paint job. I hope her modelling career is going well Thats ok,no offence. Shes doing fine thanks.Our boat build starts July, so might see you next March on the water.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chagall Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 My son just posted some pictures of my boat launch and champagne christening party...the main reason I couldn't attend the Lapworth banter but we had a good day and got just as merry as those at Lapworth! http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=1811...mp;l=d856dd6661 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemontoes Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 My son just posted some pictures of my boat launch and champagne christening party...the main reason I couldn't attend the Lapworth banter but we had a good day and got just as merry as those at Lapworth! http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=1811...mp;l=d856dd6661 Gorgeous.....LOVE that bathroom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twbm Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 (edited) Nuneaton and Brighton in their 2010 livery. http://s818.photobucket.com/albums/zz102/t...DSCF1232.jpg%26 http://s818.photobucket.com/albums/zz102/t...DSCF1231.jpg%26 http://s818.photobucket.com/albums/zz102/t...DSCF1226.jpg%26 Edited July 11, 2010 by twbm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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