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Old 01 December 2004, 10:59   #1
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Cheap Winter Project anyone?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...sPageName=WDVW


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Old 01 December 2004, 12:34   #2
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Bargain. I can see TMCauctions is the highest bidder, is that not Timofengland?
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Old 01 December 2004, 13:56   #3
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yes looks interesting - i noticed it this morning - perhaps interested ribnet members should arrange a 'gentlepersons' agreement so that don't end up bidding against each other, or is this naive/unethical?
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Old 01 December 2004, 17:15   #4
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Olly,

Are you a glutton for punishment?!?!?!?! Mind you - two together would look pretty cool...
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Old 01 December 2004, 17:17   #5
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......one for each foot?
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Old 01 December 2004, 17:45   #6
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Bargain. I can see TMCauctions is the highest bidder, is that not Timofengland?
Is indeed. Been outbid now though

Got my eye on something else on ebay now; will disclose if I win it!
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Old 02 December 2004, 11:31   #7
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Olly,

Are you a glutton for punishment?!?!?!?! Mind you - two together would look pretty cool...

I can no way finance another one!
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Old 02 December 2004, 22:45   #8
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How about this project :

http://www.usauctions.com/BoatPictures.aspx?BoatID=5455

check this site out if you like winter projects!
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Old 02 December 2004, 23:56   #9
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ehhm
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Old 06 December 2004, 11:28   #10
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Caution advised...
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I went to view this searider at the weekend and found it was not as described on ebay...

"The trailer is included, it is old and rusty but seems sound as do the tyres. I would advise any one towing it away to check the condition of the wheel bearings.(as with any boat trailer, although I know off no problems)The boat actual looks better than these pictures make it look.."

trailer is in fact splendidly illegal - very rusty, didn't seem to fit the boat, and at least 6" lateral play in one wheel rim. Tubes looked ok but clearly aging the most worrying aspect is cracking/splintering fibreglass under the transom with some evidence of a bodged repair - also of note there are several large pebbles inside the hull visible from the drain port, curious.

As has been commented earlier advisable to view before buying on ebay - not this time for me anyway
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Old 06 December 2004, 11:35   #11
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I'm sure people on here appreciate your in depth report back well done

hope you find a good un!
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Old 06 December 2004, 11:41   #12
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Thanks ollyit - i've got a very understanding wife - Warwick to sheffield via north wales "only a small detour darling"
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Old 06 December 2004, 11:47   #13
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quality mate, yeah only a slight detour honest!
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