New project

[ryaldinhio 5,346]

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.

[ryaldinhio 5,346]

@Daniel cain

Told you I'd get one again some day pal.

[ryaldinhio 5,346]

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!!!!

[Lenmcharristar 10,755]

Good luck with the project

[fireman 11,695]

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..

 

[ryaldinhio 5,346]

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.