ryaldinhio 5,347 Posted yesterday at 17:24 Report Share Posted yesterday at 17:24 Well, we are 3.5 years into the small holding project and getting on the top side. Few bits to do this year but pretty much broke its back, mainly now is about improving to maximise yields and how to make the most of it, succession planting, storage, pickling etc. So.....I needed a new project and here she is. Shetland Saker. Hull and top side in good condition needs full fit out as its been stripped out by previous owner. That suits me because I would have stripped it anyway. Steady away at it this year restoring her with a view to hitting the canals/rivers next spring. Looking forward to it. 12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 5,347 Posted yesterday at 17:25 Author Report Share Posted yesterday at 17:25 @Daniel cain Told you I'd get one again some day pal. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 5,347 Posted yesterday at 17:27 Author Report Share Posted yesterday at 17:27 21degrees. Just had first BBQ of the year, pot licker at side of me, new project looking at me across table. What a lovely day!!!! 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lenmcharristar 10,761 Posted yesterday at 19:23 Report Share Posted yesterday at 19:23 Good luck with the project 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 11,696 Posted yesterday at 19:29 Report Share Posted yesterday at 19:29 Welcome aboard to the world of boat owning and first thing you learn is BOAT stands for Bung On Another Thousand and it will but when your sat at the helm it's fecking awesome mate, not sure what the estuaries are like up your way but a big enough engine on that would see you out on salty water ok. Rivers canals and broads you don't need such a big engine to tootle along with, have fun stay safe and just never take water for granted ... Good luck and keep us all updated on progress what engine your thinking off etc.. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 5,347 Posted yesterday at 19:41 Author Report Share Posted yesterday at 19:41 8 minutes ago, fireman said: Welcome aboard to the world of boat owning and first thing you learn is BOAT stands for Bung On Another Thousand and it will but when your sat at the helm it's fecking awesome mate, not sure what the estuaries are like up your way but a big enough engine on that would see you out on salty water ok. Rivers canals and broads you don't need such a big engine to tootle along with, have fun stay safe and just never take water for granted ... Good luck and keep us all updated on progress what engine your thinking off etc.. Cheers pal. Ive refurbished one before and had it on river trent, loved it. Had a period where it wasnt used and I sold it but always regretted it. Just been watching and waiting for the right time and project. Im guna stick to inland waterways, canals first to get my hand back in then hopefully get back onto the Trent. Was thinking a 15-20hp 4stroke. Guna spend a bit on a decent engine this time. Ive done cheap outboards before and they can be a liability, not nice in the middle of a powerful river, especially if Ive tarted this up nice. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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