OrkneyCorkney

Yes well, YOU’RE the first of the newbies, so you have your own page! 

All happened online very smooth. You can print off the licence.  The portable VHF (which had been the main radio on the Orkney) had to have a new licence in its own right to get the T number so it can officially be used on other boats (the kayak) as well as a back up on the main boat.  I was registered already so perhaps that’s why the process was easy and quick.
Now getting the owner details changed on the SSR number for the sailing boat was a different matter - took ages and there’s a fee.   

I was just getting into the spirit of the forum - as someone said in another thread “ All in the best possible taste”. 🤗🤪🤗. 
It’s an honour to be in your black book Saintly 😇

#yournowintheblackbookcheeky

Thanks for your comments OC. I do not yet have a boat registered or a VHF license, so I am totally unaware about what exactly I do need to get sorted in the next month or so. I am not really after a posh one. As it will be the last one I ever buy I would like all the goodies, but want a real bargain. Geoff.☺️

I didn’t see you in the crowd. Do you still play Madness on the eight track stereo fitted in Tarlach Too?   😄

I didn’t see you in the crowd. Do you still play Madness on the eight track stereo fitted in Tarlach Too?   😄

I recently bought a Cobra F77 for the wee boat.  Have fitted the VHF up inside the roof of cuddy but not sorted the antenna fitting yet.
Was a simple process to get it ‘attached’ to the boat Ofcom licence and an MMSI number issued.  They sorted a ‘t’ number for the original handheld VHF that I had, meaning it can be used on other boat / kayak. 
Cobra F77

Ive never had a backlight go on any unit, what models are you talking about ? 
I have a Lowrance HDS 5 which I was keeping incase I ever needed a backup. Not sure what the postage would be or how long it might take to in the post but I can look into it if anyone is interested. Unfortunately I dont have any UK visitors heading over for a while or I could of asked someone to take it back over.

Too true, but 10 foot is not that much bigger and you could earn some bucks for your new plotter! Geoff.☺️

Decided that 14 foot boat had another bonus - less to polish. 😆 🤗   

Wow - that looks brilliant - well done. How do you fancy a couple of days down in Lincolnshire to give you a bit more practice? Geoff.☺️

I’ve been polishing recently, not bad for a boat built over 30 years ago.  
 

Certainly older boats, I can't comment on newer boats as out of my price range so haven't looked...

Bones, looks like you’re Chirping with that one, and deservedly so.  I so want to catch a Bass this year. 

Best price, I’ll like those deals 🤗

it was sold to us as a Wilson but when we sent a picture to Wilson to get a replacement front hatch he said it wasn't one. Not sure what it is, could be a Pilot 520.

Probably, but, like Saintly has found out what happens when Adam sells boat on and new owner keeps her on mooring?  I’m minded to just do best job and be right for future.   

As a general rule, if the layup is polyester we repair with polyester and if the layup is epoxy we repair with epoxy. It is best not to use body filler above or below the WL. If the gouges are not very deep ensure that the surfaces are very dry, clean and well abraided. The gouges can then be filled using resin with chopped strand and  sanded back to just slightly below the finished surface. The gelcoat around the gouge should be cleaned and lightly abraided to ensure good adhesion and must be perfectly dry (gently warm with a hot gun if necessary). Matching gelcoat can then be applied to the repaired area and should be covered with masking tape and smoothed over by hand. When the gelcoat is fully cured remove the tape and then the area can be sanded back (best with the use of a hard rubber sanding block). Sand the repaired area with W&D paper, starting with about 240 grade and working up to about 1200 grade by which time the repair should look pretty good. Buff the area to a deep shine (easiest with a buffing machine, but small areas are quite easy by hand) and then apply polish before standing back and admiring your work!!! Good luck. NB. the above assumes that  we are only talking about light and fairly  shallow gouges - if the layup is damaged or cracked the repair would involve more seriou☺️s work. Geoff.

East Coast Fibreglass supplies Link  they know their stuff, I got some gel coat mixed to the colour of my hull using the RAL code.  Give them a call and ask what they recommend.  They sell in small quantities.  Also on the site are some great videos of repair techniques.  Plastic padding will absorb water as far as I know.  

Welcome to forum,  like the established members have said, they will take the rip out of you. But “it’s all in the best possible taste”. (Or so I was told 🤣).  
I’m sure you’ll enjoy the boating and fishing blether which comes as a welcome break from the ‘political’ agendas elsewhere. 

Thought I’d start a thread on boat builders on the Tube.  I like watching this guy. One Man and His Boat

Thought I’d start a thread on boat builders on the Tube.  I like watching this guy. One Man and His Boat

Thought I’d start a thread on boat builders on the Tube.  I like watching this guy. One Man and His Boat

Thought I’d start a thread on boat builders on the Tube.  I like watching this guy. One Man and His Boat