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Post by Dave.S on Apr 12, 2008 23:44:41 GMT
My replacement boat arrives next Thursday from North Yorkshire!  She may be old but it ticks all my boxes  It is a Romany 21, built in Poole many years ago. She has a planning hull with 140hp turbo Ford to Volvo (I think) leg which pushes her along at 20+kts. So I still will have the speed I was used to with the Warrior but now with a wheelhouse, larger deck space and hopefuly more comfort. I can't wait to get her back so I can start making her into my boat. Dave  |
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Post by peterpan3494 on Apr 13, 2008 6:36:31 GMT
nice tub mate
what are you planning on doing to her to make her yours ?good luck in her mate
sure you will do her justice
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Post by squidlips on Apr 13, 2008 8:56:41 GMT
very nice,i bet you cant sleep waiting for it to arrive
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Post by Dave.S on Apr 14, 2008 0:12:27 GMT
She needs a lick of paint here and there plus I want to make some of the storage spaces more useful. The engine box needs to be insulated to help reduce the noise levels and just a general tidy up plus of course updating the safety equipment. I must admit I am really looking forward to getting her home but I have got to get it into postion early Thursday morning before the tide goes out to allow the lifting straps to be positioned to get her lifted out and onto the trailer. Just seen the weather for North Yorkshire for Thursday, 30+mph Easterly winds gusting to 40mph! Should be interesting, so say the least!  Dave |
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Post by squideyebarnes on Apr 14, 2008 16:46:37 GMT
love the old rommany nice boats m8 had one with 80hp turbo went well for the hp.Seen that one up for sale and thought she looked good!
Good luck Dave and look forward to your reports on her!
Andy
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Post by monkeynuts on Apr 14, 2008 20:03:59 GMT
lovley boat m8, just the job
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Post by Richieawt on Apr 14, 2008 21:03:40 GMT
Nice boat that ;D
Its always nice to have a enclosed cabin to get out of the elements.
Hope to see some good catch reports from her soon
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Post by BrianR on Apr 15, 2008 15:34:48 GMT
Looks good Dave, I bet Thursday feels as it's never going to get here.
Look forward to seeing her around the Poole area.
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Post by Pete B on Apr 15, 2008 18:56:48 GMT
Looks lovely Dave, I've always liked them. You wont know yourself being able to brew up in a nice warm cabin. Looking forward to seeing the pics of the bits you do.
Good luck with her.
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Post by pecheur on Apr 16, 2008 22:08:34 GMT
Very nice dave, built in the same area as mine, happy fishing.
Graham
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Post by backdraft on Apr 26, 2008 19:03:39 GMT
nice boat dave ,there use to be one on a mooring near us in keyhaven chap kept her in nice nick,very pretty. she was on a shaft though. i wish you good luck in her.
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Post by peterpan3494 on Apr 30, 2008 19:17:05 GMT
nice looking boat mate
hope she got here ok
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Post by Dave.S on May 4, 2008 22:34:51 GMT
Sorry Guys should have followed up on my original post. All arrived back ok and have been working on a number of small jobs on her. Found the auto bilge not working so ordered a replacement, the winch only worked one way, found one of the foot switches faulty. The radio had never had the MMSI number entered so went on the Ofcom web site and got my boat licence plus a new MMSI number, just need to wire it into the plotter. Opened up the wiring behind the steering consule!!!!!!!! OMG what a birds nest of wires. I think this will be a job for later in the year as it seems most things work ok. Oh well the joys of boating  Dave |
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Post by eddy on Jun 10, 2008 17:36:14 GMT
nice boat dave,hope you have many hours good and safe fishing bud ;D
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