Photos of your boat.

[cuthound]

As you are a near neighbour, I'll  keep a look out for you 

[cereal tiller]

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

[Chas78]

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

[Athy]

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.

[Chas78]

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

[WotEver]

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?

[cereal tiller]

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

[Athy]

Interesting! It's a possibility.

[Chas78]

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 

[Vanderpool]

Some great boats in this thread!

[mark99]

On 28/02/2017 at 12:14, linnit said:

Linnet back in the cut after a hard few days blacking

 

Who built that boat?

[Rob-M]

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.

[mark99]

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.

[luggsy]

Pictures don't do it justice stunning when you actually see it in real life

[linnit]

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

[mark99]

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. 

 

 

[linnit]

[Manana]

Heres ours exiting Froghall Tunnel with land transport on board.....

[dm6045]

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

[luggsy]

Enjoy 

[bargemast]

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

[cuthound]

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.

[Manana]

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.....

[bargemast]

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.

[teaninich]

 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??