Tarka
Part of things
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Put on some deck shoes, place your jumper around your shoulders, have look in the mirror and then come back with your verdict.
Hey, if you want one and have the spare lolly then why not. If it means the kids are eating beans for the next 6 months, even more reason!! Sweets are bad for them anyway.
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Sharks in the garage.🐬🇩🇪
I'll finish my projects when you've finished your's!😎😜
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May 26, 2006 11:00:29 GMT
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I'm going to build a small speed boat when i finish, mabe 12'? I would like to either put a 250cc motorbike engine in it, or a 60Hp gas turbine all attached to a jet drive from a jetski.
Dave - i am lucky to have never been near your dads boat, but the story of gary looking like hes listening intently to your dad bang on about radar this and diesel that, when in fact hes totally shut down, still makes me laugh!
J
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May 26, 2006 11:16:03 GMT
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You'll like this then - single seater with a 5.5 hp outboard that my brother built when he was at school:  (Pic taken before the steering & throttle linkages properly set-up - it now has conventional controls) |
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May 26, 2006 11:55:46 GMT
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Always a bit dubious about the image of speedboats - they give me a mental image of Essex trash towing them with a flashy 4wd on the A12 out to the coast on a sunny weekend.
However, did have a ride in one years ago and the impression of speed is way more than in a car, I can see the appeal.
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May 26, 2006 12:27:56 GMT
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Would £3-4k buy an ex-MOD amphib?
Drive it in, float around, beer and BBQ on the roof. Lovely.
*n
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Top grammar tips!
Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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May 26, 2006 12:40:56 GMT
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A boat?
Did I miss something?
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The lurker formerly known as Cappuccinocruiser.. or wedgedout..
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May 26, 2006 13:05:21 GMT
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i missed out on a 18 foot seventies speed boat two weeks ago at a local auction by 30 quid, it went for 330 in the end, the trailer was brand new!! it was proper retro!!
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May 26, 2006 13:05:28 GMT
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Paul H, thats a propper school project! Boats have more in common with cars than fishtanks IMO.  can't find the topgear gear! |
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 it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts  |
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May 26, 2006 13:07:56 GMT
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the weasel did not like my idea though!!
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May 26, 2006 15:57:27 GMT
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Can we keen non-retro car related content on non-retro car related forums? Like a boat forum?
Hotwire?
Charlie
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Samage
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May 26, 2006 16:11:24 GMT
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Get an Amphicar, or an Argocat 8x8 FTW!  |
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May 26, 2006 16:20:44 GMT
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Can we keen non-retro car related content on non-retro car related forums? Like a boat forum? Hotwire? Charlie ...But this is Retro Rides, not Retro Cars. We've had retro plane pics before; why not retro boats? *n |
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Top grammar tips!
Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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May 26, 2006 16:23:55 GMT
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I cant see it coming up much, even the motorbike ones don't come up much. plus most boats are old anyway!  |
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it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts |
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RetroMat
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Column Shifting!
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May 26, 2006 16:41:23 GMT
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i've alway fancied one of these:   DUKW FTW |
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dub
Part of things
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May 26, 2006 16:44:57 GMT
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why not get a cheap boat, then a ruddy fast car for say 15 grand.
or you could do a top gear ;D ;D
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Last Edit: May 26, 2006 16:51:22 GMT by dub
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May 26, 2006 16:48:46 GMT
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Get an Amphicar, or an Argocat 8x8 FTW! Nah - you want one of these:  A little pet project of mine - quasi hot-rod styling (for hydrodynamic reasons), midengined (500hp quad cam V6), four wheel drive (driveshafts are the lower links to aid ground clearance) & water jet propulsion, huge suspension travel, and unlike all other amphibious cars, it should actually perform well on the water, especially in rough weather. ;D ;D ;D |
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May 26, 2006 17:48:42 GMT
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not really a boat person myself, one to go fishing from could be cool tho. SCHWIMM!!  |
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Last Edit: May 26, 2006 17:51:30 GMT by Keefy
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Bioshock
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It aint hip to be square.
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May 26, 2006 22:48:41 GMT
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gotta go for it then,be rude not to now,i'm off to majorca week sunday with other half/small child in tow wouldn't fancy buying one out there mind,the crossing back might be a bit choppy! ;D p.s. charlie mate, chill out, if you don't like the look of a thread don't read it,and don't waste your time posting a reply,as has been said this is retro rides-gipsy tiger moth,titannic,blower bently.youknow the score |
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Almera GTI = ugly bird who turns out to be great in the sack = Win
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Daz, someone i know of actually took their boat from the North of England to Mallorca, travelling through France, it was a fabulous experience so i hear..............................................................
Where are you off to in Mallorca?
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If Typhoo put the Tea in Britain who put the c**t in Scunthorpe?
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..................and no, the boat wasnt on the back of a Lowloader/Trailer!!
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If Typhoo put the Tea in Britain who put the c**t in Scunthorpe?
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