Andy135

Funny you should say that. I keep trying to persuade Mrs135 that we should re-market it to benefit from the rise in the market compared with when we accepted our current offer (Feb). That said, we benefit from a comparatively lower price on the place that we want to buy so it's all swings and roundabouts in the property market. The difference being that we don't need a boat to live in, but we kinda need a house.

That's exactly what's stopping me from pulling the trigger too. Would want bigger and would want a bargain, or at least to not pay through the nose. As I don't want to sell then wait for the market to fall (and it may not ever actually fall, just stagnate at or near the peak for a few years) it feels like we're stuck in the value trap for now.

So when do we think the market will turn down for used boat prices then? Seems to be running super hot still. Must admit I'm tempted to advertise Jersey Girl speculatively and see if someone will make me an offer I can't refuse... But timing would be key. Don't want to sell high only to have to buy high again. Guessing the end of furlough, and maybe QE, plus an interest rate hike might just cool the buying frenzy. Thoughts?

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Top knowledge Scott and thanks for sharing. Very insightful 👍

Yep, that's the one thing no-one tells you before you get into boats... there's always a reason to upgrade 🤣

Presumably these electric o/b's could also be used in the same way as a bow thruster for berthing?

Ah, ok. On our domestic fridge the numbers are actually intuitive instead of being arse about face like Neil's fridge.

Shouldn't the stat be turned down not up? i.e. the lower the setting the colder the fridge? [genuine suggestion, not a piss-take]

Jon?

Anyone else watch this channel on YT? Some truly spectacular stuff occurs on the public ramps in the US of A. Crashes, fights, towing & trailer disasters - the mind boggles but at least it makes me feel better about my own berthing ineptitude. Here's a vid of some public-spiritedness and two boat crews who work together to save a tub that's taking on water. Has a happy ending.

Care in the Community at it's best.

Well done Luke. Sounds like an excellent session! Looking forward to seeing the photos. 👍

That's good news Mike! A cost-free fix 👍 Any idea how it happened in the first place, and how to stop it from happening again?

Lovely pics! We're back down in Dartmouth at the weekend and will try our best to dodge the Regatta crowds. Good report. Shame the weather wasn't as forecast but at least you got a few fish on deck. Well done 👍

🤣 That last pic did make me chuckle. Bad luck Dicky, shame you went hungry but it still sounds like a good session though. Some nice fish your mate had, and at least you didn't blank 👍

Ok, well on the off-chance that it does then be sure to post up a pic. Until then, hope your recovery continues smoothly. I have to say, going fishing a few days after a procedure like that gets a big fat kudos from me. I take my hat off to you sir. Hardcore dangler 👍

Ok, so the wheel does move past dead ahead, but the rudder doesn't? If so, then check your cables. Sounds like one has snapped. Steering box would only be the culprit if the wheel didn't move past dead ahead, but as it is able to move past, then a cable break is looking likely. Either way, you may decide to replace the whole lot - if one cable has snapped then the other may be close to snapping or if the box is jamming then wear and tear may have started to catch up with it. The best solution for safety and peace of mind would be to replace the lot rather than repairing individual parts of an old system.

Did the wheel not go past dead ahead when at the helm? Sounds like the steering box could be jammed if so. What brand of steering does Pugwash have? Teleflex?

Some nice fish there Mike. Well dangled. Shame about the steering but as you say, great to have a tiller for back-up 👍

Not used it myself but I've heard the slip at Northney Marina is good, with trailer parking and a launch pontoon to tie up to once afloat while parking your trailer, loading the boat etc.

Always good to get out, and you rustled up a few bonus fish to boot. Top work 👍

I have the whole of UK. Not needed to use it for outside of my home patch yet but as I have insurance cover to the Bay of Biscay I will use the maps at some point to do a Channel Islands crossing. For the price you may as well get the full UK version.