Popular Post GUMPY Posted August 21, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Rob-M said: The Foxes Afloat seem to be very popular, can't believe how many people are going up to them to talk to them, they must think they are celebrities. Foxes what? They are just a complete pair of nonentities. Watched some minutes of their videos and decided it was just the usual self obsessed shyte*. Can't understand why they are so popular 😱 *To be fair 99% of all vlogs, not just theirs, are self obsessed shyte. Edited August 21, 2021 by Loddon 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frangar Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Loddon said: Foxes what? They are just a complete pair of nonentities. Watched about some minutes of their videos and decided it was just the usual self obsessed shyte*. Can't understand why they are so popular 😱 *To be fair 99% of all vlogs, not just theirs are self obsessed shyte. Oh dear… I find myself agreeing with you on this….. what’s sad is that the drivel they spout is taken as gospel by some. I’ve had people on this trip amazed that I don’t hang on their every word. Edited August 21, 2021 by frangar 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Rob-M said: We just walked past your boat. Hope you didn't get too wet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idle Days Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 hour ago, ditchcrawler said: On Facebook they are, you could even own the most famous narrowboat ever when they get their new one It could be their dog that is the main attraction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Loddon said: Foxes what? They are just a complete pair of nonentities. Watched some minutes of their videos and decided it was just the usual self obsessed shyte*. Can't understand why they are so popular 😱 *To be fair 99% of all vlogs, not just theirs, are self obsessed shyte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrose Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 On 19/08/2021 at 21:10, ditchcrawler said: But what boat stuff is there to buy? Boat shows are good for cheap deals on rope if you need some. I left Crick once with the pillion seat of my motorbike piled high with ropes strapped tightly on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PD1964 Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) I wonder if Toyah is doing a Sunday Lunch set tomorrow, It may bring back some memories to those that seen her last time she played Crick, I doubt she was dressed like this though. Edited August 21, 2021 by PD1964 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Loddon said: Foxes what? They are just a complete pair of nonentities. Watched some minutes of their videos and decided it was just the usual self obsessed shyte*. Can't understand why they are so popular 😱 *To be fair 99% of all vlogs, not just theirs, are self obsessed shyte. I tend to agree, although from my limited viewing of theirs or any other boater videos, the Foxes' is rather better produced self obsessed shyte than most of the rest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frangar Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 hour ago, blackrose said: Boat shows are good for cheap deals on rope if you need some. I left Crick once with the pillion seat of my motorbike piled high with ropes strapped tightly on. It’s not that cheap after you’ve factored in the £17 to get into the show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 This afternoon would have been a wash out. £17 to walk round a few stands, look at a few boats and get soaked, weather and cash wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Tracy D'arth said: This afternoon would have been a wash out. £17 to walk round a few stands, look at a few boats and get soaked, weather and cash wise. I never understand why people are so keen to look inside the boats. Looking at the galley or shower room gives absolutely no indication about the standard of design and build of ther important bits of a boat. Just exposes one the the banal prattlings of a sales person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 And then they vote for best boat in show and it adds to the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 Just now, ditchcrawler said: And then they vote for best boat in show and it adds to the price. Given the boats are normally already sold how does that work? The builder goes back to the owner and ask for more money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frangar Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, MtB said: I never understand why people are so keen to look inside the boats. Looking at the galley or shower room gives absolutely no indication about the standard of design and build of ther important bits of a boat. Just exposes one the the banal prattlings of a sales person. When I worked for a boat fitter we prided ourselves on how the systems were engineered and thought through as liveaboards of many years…however a lot of prospective customers didn’t really care that we used full traction battery cells or fitted a decent water filter…or that we specced a diverter valve on the sump pump to change the gearbox oil easily…..it was quite depressing at times…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesWoolcock Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 Just now, frangar said: When I worked for a boat fitter we prided ourselves on how the systems were engineered and thought through as liveaboards of many years…however a lot of prospective customers didn’t really care that we used full traction battery cells or fitted a decent water filter…or that we specced a diverter valve on the sump pump to change the gearbox oil easily…..it was quite depressing at times…. Or even fit a steering step! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Loddon said: Foxes what? They are just a complete pair of nonentities. Watched some minutes of their videos and decided it was just the usual self obsessed shyte*. Can't understand why they are so popular 😱 *To be fair 99% of all vlogs, not just theirs, are self obsessed shyte. I happen to like their blog. I have learnt a number of facts about various parts of the system from their blogs. Well filmed, good presentation and a couple of nice guys. Of course it is about them and their travels so could come across as self obsessed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frangar Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 minute ago, JamesWoolcock said: Or even fit a steering step! Oh we did that too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, frangar said: When I worked for a boat fitter we prided ourselves on how the systems were engineered and thought through as liveaboards of many years…however a lot of prospective customers didn’t really care that we used full traction battery cells or fitted a decent water filter…or that we specced a diverter valve on the sump pump to change the gearbox oil easily…..it was quite depressing at times…. Exactly. You put it better than I did. The prattling sales person would just have kept prattling about the the granite worktops or the designer basin in the shower room. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frangar Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, MtB said: Exactly. You put it better than I did. The prattling sales person would just have kept prattling about the the granite worktops or the designer basin in the shower room. We could have made more profit by cutting corners on the behind the scenes stuff but we honestly made boats we would have been happy to own. Sadly in the end people were more easily swayed by a bit of mdf veneer and some sales patter on a cheap shell that swam like a pig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, MtB said: Exactly. You put it better than I did. The prattling sales person would just have kept prattling about the the granite worktops or the designer basin in the shower room. I am so pleased that you know its a basin and not a sink in a bathroom. Incorrectly naming It is a pet hate of mine, causes me to shout at the TV. Edited August 21, 2021 by Tracy D'arth 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-M Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 hour ago, MtB said: Exactly. You put it better than I did. The prattling sales person would just have kept prattling about the the granite worktops or the designer basin in the shower room. We did go in the Finesse boat just to see what the future was like and the "salesman" explained to us how you would access the wiring and the heating pipes and discussed the lithium batteries. No mention of the type of worktop or what fixtures were in the bathroom. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frangar Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, Rob-M said: We did go in the Finesse boat just to see what the future was like and the "salesman" explained to us how you would access the wiring and the heating pipes and discussed the lithium batteries. No mention of the type of worktop or what fixtures were in the bathroom. That’s refreshing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beo Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 15 hours ago, frangar said: When I worked for a boat fitter we prided ourselves on how the systems were engineered and thought through as liveaboards of many years…however a lot of prospective customers didn’t really care that we used full traction battery cells or fitted a decent water filter…or that we specced a diverter valve on the sump pump to change the gearbox oil easily…..it was quite depressing at times…. Well, we really appreciated it at the time and continue to do so 10 years later. After all this time our only niggle is that the bedroom light switch is in the wrong place- no idea how that happened! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 1 minute ago, Beo said: Well, we really appreciated it at the time and continue to do so 10 years later. After all this time our only niggle is that the bedroom light switch is in the wrong place- no idea how that happened! Is it not in the bedroom then 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 15 hours ago, Tracy D'arth said: I am so pleased that you know its a basin and not a sink in a bathroom. Incorrectly naming It is a pet hate of mine, causes me to shout at the TV. Absolutely. I get a basining feeling when I hear that. Oh, hang on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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