ditchcrawler Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 It looks as if someone else's dream was not the same as reality, it didn't last to long, 2 years Regina | Hemelmarina Built only 18 months ago with no expense spared. The previous owner wanted to create his dream boat and as such, there was no compromise in the build whatsoever. Commissioned from renowned boatbuilders Collingwood, Regina is a two bedroomed, oak-lined floating palace and could be your dream boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyG Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 (edited) Looks very nice, and apart from food in the fridge there is no sign of occupation. .... jacuzzi bath sounds wonderfull, in fact the only problem is being moored Iike sardines in a tin in a marina, and the marina has some idea that one is going to give them £500 for doing damn all. Near London I suppose, maybe "residential". Says something about previous owner, who owns it now? Edited November 18, 2023 by LadyG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenataomm Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 Even if money was no objective it couldn't be my dream. Not with slab sides like that, it only needs "Light Spreadable" across the back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 I like the 'Renowned boat builders Collingwood' it implies they build really great boats. The sharp corner in steel at the base of the terrible pram hood is very nasty. One could do oneself a disservice hitting that on the way onto the boat. Basically wrong it should be rounded orf. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterF Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 No expense spared except for spending on rhe actual boat itself from Collingwood. Lots of expensive extra stuff inside on a cheap basic boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 3 hours ago, ditchcrawler said: Built only 18 months ago with no expense spared. The previous owner wanted to create his dream boat and as such, there was no compromise in the build whatsoever. Commissioned from renowned boatbuilders Collingwood, Okayyyyy...... And right from the get-go they compromise massively with a bargain basement shell! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grey Goose Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 So people are slagging off the Collingwood shell as cheap crap etc etc , so what widebeam shell would be preferable , traditionalist widebeam haters need not reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUMPY Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 4 minutes ago, The Grey Goose said: So people are slagging off the Collingwood shell as cheap crap etc etc , so what widebeam shell would be preferable , traditionalist widebeam haters need not reply. A proper barge shaped boat would be preferable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 3 minutes ago, The Grey Goose said: So people are slagging off the Collingwood shell as cheap crap etc etc , so what widebeam shell would be preferable , traditionalist widebeam haters need not reply. I believe Johnathan Wilson builds decent shells, and he (embarrassingly) does fatties too. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Vectis Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 16 minutes ago, The Grey Goose said: So people are slagging off the Collingwood shell as cheap crap etc etc , so what widebeam shell would be preferable , traditionalist widebeam haters need not reply. Might one ask why? That's one fat fugugly dream, sorry, nightmare. And £500 for transferring the mooring? Money for doing sweet FA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyG Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 I don't think we can be too harsh, perhaps this is a new to boating type commissioned boat, it may never have been destined for cc or even occasional excursions, I wouldn't turn it down, if it came with a countryside mooring with power and water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Vectis Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 1 minute ago, LadyG said: I don't think we can be too harsh, perhaps this is a new to boating type commissioned boat, it may never have been destined for cc or even occasional excursions, I wouldn't turn it down, if it came with a countryside mooring with power and water. Yeahbut....... It would never get through the Froghall Tunnel. 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 No expense spared? Looks a pretty conventional fitout to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterboat Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 3 hours ago, The Grey Goose said: So people are slagging off the Collingwood shell as cheap crap etc etc , so what widebeam shell would be preferable , traditionalist widebeam haters need not reply. Johnathan Wilson 3 hours ago, MtB said: I believe Johnathan Wilson builds decent shells, and he (embarrassingly) does fatties too. Lots of them, he was building Time of life for himself over covid lockdown, then the new owner wanted it so the rest is history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffling Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 You can't beat the classics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerr Posted November 20, 2023 Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 I wonder why the owners are selling it so soon after having it built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted November 20, 2023 Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 Maybe they woke up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted November 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 7 minutes ago, Tigerr said: I wonder why the owners are selling it so soon after having it built. That really was my point of posting it. Build the dream and in less than two years get rid of it, As @magnetman said, maybe they woke up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckcab79 Posted November 20, 2023 Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 5 minutes ago, ditchcrawler said: That really was my point of posting it. Build the dream and in less than two years get rid of it, As @magnetman said, maybe they woke up. Realistically, finances or death most likely. Call the marina and ask if you need to know. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tigerr Posted November 20, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, ditchcrawler said: That really was my point of posting it. Build the dream and in less than two years get rid of it, As @magnetman said, maybe they woke up. Often there is a tragic tale behind the sale of someone's dream. It is sad to see something that clearly involved a huge amount of effort, attention to detail and expense up for sale. Even if the hull shape is a bit awkward. It's a very comfortable looking living space by any measure. We shouldn't rush to judge. It may be that there has been illness, bereavement, divorce, bankruptcy, or some other life changing external event that has derailed a dream. Mind you, where is Whitefield these days? Now that was a truly badly conceived project mounted by someone full of the overconfidence borne of ignorance. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted November 20, 2023 Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 Maybe someone fell into the trap of thinking that living on a boat would be in some way similar to living on land . The inside might look like a luxury apartment (I have not looked at the pictures) but the inescapable fact for inland boats is that the lavatory contents have to go up rather than down after use. This is bound to lead to trouble as it is against nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted November 20, 2023 Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 43 minutes ago, Tigerr said: I wonder why the owners are selling it so soon after having it built. My guess is they took it out for a cruise and found out just what an unpleasant experience it must be to try to use it as an actual... boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted November 20, 2023 Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 I am not convinced that one can in fact build a dream. It seems impossible. I suppose it sounds better than 'they built a floating structure' in the sales literature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted November 20, 2023 Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, magnetman said: I am not convinced that one can in fact build a dream. It seems impossible. I can do it easily. In my sleep, even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheese Posted November 20, 2023 Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 Built 2021, so possibly commissioned 2020. People often forget how different the world was 3 years ago. No international travel. No socialising with others. Unclear whether or when there would be a working vaccine, so how long everything would be locked down. Perhaps not surprising that someone would commission something like this at that time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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