cuthound Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 As you are a near neighbour, I'll keep a look out for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cereal tiller Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Athy said: Well, that's a mystery solved: I have seen a boat of just this shape (possibly even this actual boat) and wondered who built it, as it looked a bit, but not quite, like a Springer. I know nothing of "A,. Rice" - does anyone else? I know nothing of Banana engines either, though I have seen a few yellow ones. The Transit "Banana " Engine is so called coz the inlet Manifold shape is reminiscent of a Bunch Bananas CT Edited March 2, 2017 by cereal tiller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas78 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Athy said: Well, that's a mystery solved: I have seen a boat of just this shape (possibly even this actual boat) and wondered who built it, as it looked a bit, but not quite, like a Springer. I know nothing of "A,. Rice" - does anyone else? I know nothing of Banana engines either, though I have seen a few yellow ones. Athy they are called Banana engines due to the shape of the inlet manifold on top of the engine that resembles a bunch of Bananas by all accounts it sounds a cracking engine i have read good for at least 300k miles before re-build as far as the boat builder goes i also as Manuel would say "i know nothing" Edited March 2, 2017 by Chas78 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Thanks, C and C. The more that you live is the more that you learn. The boat looks about 35 - 38 feet long, so with this "Banana" 2.5 litre engine you should be able to raise a little extra cash towing water-skiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas78 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Athy said: Thanks, C and C. The more that you live is the more that you learn. The boat looks about 35 - 38 feet long, so with this "Banana" 2.5 litre engine you should be able to raise a little extra cash towing water-skiers. LOL its 31ft long but i like your thinking Athy should i paint Fyffes on the side of the boat do you think Edited March 2, 2017 by Chas78 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 3 hours ago, Chas78 said: LOL its 31ft long but i like your thinking Athy should i paint Fyffes on the side of the boat do you think Do they specialise in water skiing then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cereal tiller Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 4 hours ago, Athy said: Well, that's a mystery solved: I have seen a boat of just this shape (possibly even this actual boat) and wondered who built it, as it looked a bit, but not quite, like a Springer. I know nothing of "A,. Rice" - does anyone else? I know nothing of Banana engines either, though I have seen a few yellow ones. A company with the Rice name make/made Pony Trailers and Horse Boxes,maybe there is a connection? CT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Interesting! It's a possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas78 Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 So my boat is a cross between a Pony Trailer and a Horse Box!!! am hoping to collect her this week the boat that is not the Horsey pulling thingy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanderpool Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 Some great boats in this thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark99 Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 On 28/02/2017 at 12:14, linnit said: Linnet back in the cut after a hard few days blacking Who built that boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-M Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 5 minutes ago, mark99 said: Who built that boat? Assuming i've read the index number correctly The Boat Index shows it as X R and D boatbuilders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark99 Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 8 minutes ago, Rob-M said: Assuming i've read the index number correctly The Boat Index shows it as X R and D boatbuilders. Ta yes it appears to match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luggsy Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 Pictures don't do it justice stunning when you actually see it in real life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linnit Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 On Friday, April 14, 2017 at 13:54, mark99 said: Who built that boat? Sorry been out cruising...yes it is an XR&D built shell to my specific dimensions...she's a looker..in my opinion of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark99 Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 11 minutes ago, linnit said: Sorry been out cruising...yes it is an XR&D built shell to my specific dimensions...she's a looker..in my opinion of course Not too shabby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linnit Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manana Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 Heres ours exiting Froghall Tunnel with land transport on board..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm6045 Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 (edited) Our new boat that we completed on yesterday Now to convince OH to take the tent of the back lol. Edited June 22, 2017 by dm6045 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luggsy Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bargemast Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 (edited) On 19/06/2017 at 23:44, Manana said: Heres ours exiting Froghall Tunnel with land transport on board..... Your boat is looking good, but your land-transport is looking even better, it's a bit of a rare good looking Moto-Guzzi, a Lodola, if my tired eyes don't fool me. Peter. Edited June 22, 2017 by bargemast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 1 hour ago, dm6045 said: Our new boat that we completed on yesterday Now to convince OH to take the tent of the back lol. Don't worry, the first low bridge will do that for you Congratulations and welcome to the wonderful world of boating. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manana Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 10 hours ago, bargemast said: Your boat is looking good, but your land-transport is looking even better, it's a bit of a rare good looking Moto-Guzzi, a Lodola, if my tired eyes don't fool me. Peter. It is indeed Peter...a 235cc Gran Tourismo....1961....goes by the name of Lefty....a crackin little bike..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bargemast Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 8 hours ago, Manana said: It is indeed Peter...a 235cc Gran Tourismo....1961....goes by the name of Lefty....a crackin little bike..... They are lovely bikes, there aren't many around anymore, and I don't even think that many were made, but I like the looks of them and the very special sound of their engine. It takes a bit of getting used to, with brake and gear-change on the opposite site of most modern bikes. Take good care of your bike (and boat of course) and you'll never need or want another one (unless you can find a similar one). Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaninich Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 Oh dear, 3 years ago my friend said "are you really going to buy a boat" I said "of course, just not sure if it will be this boat". I was obviously lying, completely smitten and trying to work out if my sister would lend me the 2 grand that put her out of my reach. So much graft and pride and joy I have done/had, new relationships made and old ones mended (and paid off my sis), she is surely worth twice what I paid and I am more smitten than ever. There is just one hitch that is hard to ignore. 60ft boat. Huddersfield Broad Canal... I just can't see her as my ex-boat :-( How do people bring themselves to the inevitable?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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