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Old 29 January 2015, 19:30   #21
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Hi Biff

Wise decision and there must be no turning back. Play with the ribs on the water and not on land. That's the idea isn't it?
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Old 29 January 2015, 19:33   #22
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A deal was struck today where I will take whisper under my wing for a little while, probably for the rest of my fecking life if the truth be know, I can oversee and give guidance to our man and ensure it all works as it should and everyone get a proper job, I can understand how it all looks daunting but it's really quite simple if you follow the basic rules, I know he will pick this up really quickly because he has the passion to do it and it's more than just a job to him, I hope in a little time, Alex with my help, can do a cabin for the guy I let down, you lot know what he's like so watch this space and wait for the pictures


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I am sure he'll pick it up and do a grand job... just needs to keep his perfectionist touch, like he showed us on MacRib
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Old 29 January 2015, 20:13   #23
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I am sure he'll pick it up and do a grand job... just needs to keep his perfectionist touch, like he showed us on MacRib
lol, did a little number on Biffers man cave today, took everything outside and blew it off with an air line, also swept the place out. Much less dust about now...

I nearly had a heart attack when I saw his tool box wasn't as tidy as mine
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Old 29 January 2015, 20:20   #24
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Wise decision and there must be no turning back. Play with the ribs on the water and not on land. That's the idea isn't it?

So true. I've got a 30 year old 50 knot Sunseeker well on its way. Fiona and myself will probably do a cruise around Britain. Take about a month off
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Old 29 January 2015, 20:20   #25
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Biffer, I also don't know you but I echo everyone else comments and think it's now ready for some biff time.

I would also like to take this opportunity to wish Alex good luck in his new venture!
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Old 29 January 2015, 20:23   #26
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So true. I've got a 30 year old 50 knot Sunseeker well on its way. Fiona and myself will probably do a cruise around Britain. Take about a month off
You both really do deserve that mate
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Old 29 January 2015, 20:42   #27
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It's only a matter of time till we see the first SR. Cabin rib on the Solent then!

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An SR7.4 or an SR8.4 should do it
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So true. I've got a 30 year old 50 knot Sunseeker well on its way. Fiona and myself will probably do a cruise around Britain. Take about a month off

Need a cabin boy?😊
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At the end of the day Biff it's just a boat You did the right thing in making a decicision before you started our cabin conversion,It would have been tricky if you had to abandon half way through.Your doctor is the man to heed and I hope you won't be tempted to ignore his sound council.Ross and I will just have to brave the elements for a while in our Scorpion ,but that's what dry suits were made for All the best mate and keep your pecker up
you dont need a cabin mike, not when youve got that engine bay heated tent

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Old 30 January 2015, 08:46   #31
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you dont need a cabin mike, not when youve got that engine bay heated tent

good luck biff!
The tent is for Ross,the cabin was for me Fester,I snore as bad as Kerny!
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Old 30 January 2015, 15:47   #32
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I snore as bad as Kerny!
I know Mike I heard you
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Old 30 January 2015, 19:47   #33
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The tent is for Ross,the cabin was for me Fester,I snore as bad as Kerny!

No that's impossible Kernys a swine hunt no one snores as loud as him

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Old 30 January 2015, 19:50   #34
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Yes, best of luck to both of you from me also, I hope all your plans work out as good as can be hoped for, Spence
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