Serious help needed

[Tight Fart]

I want an A frame, I need an A frame, it's a must.
But what do I tell her that must be obeyed, why it's so important.
I need A frame exuses, all welcome.
Now how much should I be paying and who to?
The first quote I have had is £500, that sounds alot to me for 12' of stainless tube.

[Simon B]

Tell her it is a clothing rail for hanging garments n stuff; the cost can then be justified to near ridiculous levels, the profit margin on womens shoes is usually 400%.

[Pete7]

How much !!! how about using just a single pole, ala Tohatsu / solent rib style, much cheaper to do the design work and measurements yourself and take it to a welder and have it made. If you must have an A frame then ensure there is lots of room to lift the engine cover off, otherwise its a real pain.

Pete

[batfalcon]

Tell her that all the wives suggest to put an A frame, cause it makes the boat heavier and easier to sink, collect the insurance and buy a new one, bigger and sexier, without an A frame

[codprawn]

Try finding a local stainless fabricator and haggle - can work wonders!

[simmons0]

why it's so important.

You've got to have something to hold onto while releiving yourself overboard.

[Tight Fart]

You've got to have something to hold onto while releiving yourself overboard.

Thats true, she wouldn't trust me to hold her.

[Mark Halliday]

Tell her that it a safety device to stop her falling over the back, as "you could not face life without her, and "if she drowned you could never find a better woman"
Makes you sick, but it works

[MeMe]

kids ? If so tell her it makes the RIB safer and more stable and you're just thinking about them. Then, just as she teeters on wheather you're lieing or telling the truth, add "and reduces the cost of insurance". Crap like that always works on my "dragon"

[Bilge Rat]

TightFart

Just tell her to go do some washing or something and leave you to mans stuff
Or better still just dont tell her anything, works for me

[Louise]

Originally Posted by Bilge Rat

TightFart

Just tell her to go do some washing or something and leave you to mans stuff
Or better still just dont tell her anything, works for me

Naughty boys, you lot!! Just tell the truth - it is 'necessary' as a mounting point for nav lights, VHF aerial, and any other 'safety' items eg flares box, throwing line or whatever.

Or, better still, tell her it looks cool!

[Mark Halliday]

OOoooops

I knew Missus J was away, but I clean forgot about you Louise. P.C. hat back on lads, before we give too many tactics away.

[Runaground Sue]

Hi Louise - said I would register eventually!

Paul also feels he needs an A frame funnily enough. I, on the other hand, REALLY need a new leather handbag, shoes and a holiday in Greece. Negotiation here is the key girls!

[Bilge Rat]

Girls please stop this talk about leather hand bags and shoes, you should both know what this is all about esspecially you louise its about boys with toys and we need those all essential metal bits and bobs that keep us happy.

[Louise]

Hi Sue

Wow - only one post and you've already earned a credibility point!!

Nice to have another woman on board - these boys need keeping in check from time to time.

Bilgie - I'm on your side! Just need to make sure you boys remain respectable to your better halves.

[Hightower]

You've got another point Sue, just for making that rather more-ish birthday cake for Monday night, nice to meet you all!

Andy

[Bilge Rat]

Thanks Louise ....nice to see you've got balls, give my best wishes to the skipper wont you and hope to see you guys whizz past on the small boys IOW bash in August..... remember first to the bar gets the beers in