Saintly Fish Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 1 hour ago, mick said: only round your way Oi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 18 hours ago, Saintly Fish said: Oi Sorry but i used to live in Portswood years ago. was a bit rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, mick said: Sorry but i used to live in Portswood years ago. was a bit rough. Well it's improved since you moved out! (it hasn't) Geoff and mick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 I found the caravan breakers garden.. JonC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 46 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: I found the caravan breakers garden.. that`s more like the soton i remember JonC, Andy135 and Geoff 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 48 minutes ago, mick said: that`s more like the soton i remember That's woolston for you! The boat pic in the "projects" thread is on the opposite corner of the same street! 🤣 JonC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 9 minutes ago, JonC said: I tried booking that on Air B&b but there’s a fair waiting list Would they not rent you the space underneath? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 This place…. https://www.caravanrepaircentre.net If you need spare parts for caravans or campers and some you can adapt for boats 🙂 Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 On 11/19/2021 at 10:57 AM, Saintly Fish said: That's woolston for you! The boat pic in the "projects" thread is on the opposite corner of the same street! 🤣 Used to drink in the pub at the top on the right at w/ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Odyssey Posted January 1, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2022 New addition to the team today…. Just need to fit new transducer (or mechanic can) when boat comes out for engine service and that’s the last of the majors done… Im leaving the heating until next year as I’m not sleeping on board until spring. New lights all work, nice to see what I’m doing in the dark now… useful for overnight shark trips 😁 Roll on spring, I’m fed up of winter gales… want some clear water for reefing, wrecking and sharking now! Dicky, Geoff, suzook12 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headlight Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Luke your boat is moored very dangerously and presents a health and safety danger to other marina users. Also your boat goes to fast. As an ex bank worker and "elite" shark skipper (with nearly one seasons experience I"ll have you know) I feel I have the right to issue you a formal warning in respect of your bad boat parking and boy racer style of driving ! Signed S W. Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Andy135 Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 39 minutes ago, headlight said: Luke your boat is moored very dangerously and presents a health and safety danger to other marina users. Also your boat goes to fast. As an ex bank worker and "elite" shark skipper (with nearly one seasons experience I"ll have you know) I feel I have the right to issue you a formal warning in respect of your bad boat parking and boy racer style of driving ! Signed S W. Sounds like some marina-based friction going on. What's the story? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headlight Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 I was going to see one but the day before I was due to see it the owner increased the price from £40k ono to offers in excess of £44.5k so I gave it a miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headlight Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Andy135 said: What's the story? Is the answer morning glory ? Edited January 2, 2022 by headlight Odyssey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headlight Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Seller reckoned he'd had an offer of £43k. I don't know if that was true but I was not interested in getting into a bidding war. It's now on B&O or FAFB for £44.5k so I have my doubts he did receive an offer of £43k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headlight Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Yes a 2008 250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headlight Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 (edited) Yes after speaking to several owners they are only really a 16kt cruise boat. You can cruise at 18kts but that is pushing them hard and increases consumption a fair bit. 16kts cruise would add a fair bit of time on a 40nm plus each way trip when compared to 22kts cruise. Edited January 2, 2022 by headlight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headlight Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Owners I have spoken to have said 16kts is economical. 18kts you see noticeable increase in fuel and 20kts is thrashing them. I was originally interested as an owner told me his 250 did 30kts at WOT and cruised at 22kts. He must have been on the wacky baccy. JonC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyswamp Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 17 minutes ago, JonC said: I would have thought that they would see better than 16 but still under 20. @jonnyswampwhats a realistic cruising speed for you? Mine topped out at either 25 or 26 knots across Cardiff Bay (no tide) after a clean etc and sounds happy enough around 3000 rpm Top rpm is 3800, so nowhere near thrashing it and consumption is around 7 gph JonC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyswamp Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Just now, jonnyswamp said: Mine topped out at either 25 or 26 knots across Cardiff Bay (no tide) after a clean etc and sounds happy enough around 3000 rpm Top rpm is 3800, so nowhere near thrashing it and consumption is around 7 gph As for cruising speed around 16 against the tide and 18/20 with it JonC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 20 hours ago, JonC said: Hurry up, I’m bored I want something to read😁 Read? I don't think so. Pictures are what you are really after. Geoff. Andy135 and GPSguru 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headlight Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) So an average cruise speed of 17.5kts and 20kts against tide is near as damn it flat out ? Edited January 3, 2022 by headlight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headlight Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) 20 hours ago, jonnyswamp said: Edited January 3, 2022 by headlight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyswamp Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 3 hours ago, headlight said: So an average cruise speed of 17.5kts and 20kts against tide is near as damn it flat out ? Something like that, yes Possibly a bit more at WOT against the tide if we're being picky, but I stay around the 3k mark and am happy enough plodding about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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