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Do any members become pariond about looking after there boats.
I feel that i have a problem that i cannot cope with a srcatch let alone chips in the gele coat.
Does any other member feel this way or am i a nut case
Troy
davez104
22-04-2007, 08:26 PM
Yes, complete nutcase, I recomend massive doses of fishing as therapy. I admire your discipline in maintainence, but I never could worry too much about scratches etc, I take my boat to where I want to fish, if it cops some scratches as a result of that, well, so be it. I wouldn't let the possibility of minor damage stop me from going anywhere.
Dave.
Ryan.S
22-04-2007, 11:02 PM
Im with Dave on this one. Thats what my boats for. No one intentionally knocks there boat around but hey, you cant wrap it in bubble wrap either.
Ryno
Troy,
If you need it wrapped up in cotton wool and admired from a distance then do so.... and fish from a pier........
If you plan to use it then do so and say "f**k it" I can get the chips/scratches repaired.
After all, its a boat is it not??? to BOAT from ,and FISH from, and ENJOY LIFE from, not to fuss about a bloody scratch from.....
Wahoo
23-04-2007, 12:32 AM
Troy
i can understand where your comming from, i must be a NUT also, but its not only the boat, its all the gear i have, its just some PPL have pride in what they own
Daz
davez104
23-04-2007, 03:39 AM
I don't think that we don't have pride in the things we own, maintainence is important and I like to think my gear is reaonably well looked after. It's just that it gets used for what I want it to do, not whats best for its appearance. Just me I guess, and like I said, I admire the discipline of the people who can keep their boats looking so good.
Dave.
Marlin_Mike
23-04-2007, 05:12 AM
I'm with Dave BM and Ryan. We all love out boats. and love looking after them, but if i get a few scaratches on her, so be it. She gets me out there and brings me home safe and alive. I dont abuse her either, but if i didnt want a mark on her I'd leave her in the garage and admire her from afar.
You need fishing therapy.........chill and enjoy her, clean her look after her, bit like humans, a few scratches can be fixed easily with some TLC ;D
Mike
bootyinblue
23-04-2007, 08:39 AM
Complete Nutcase.... I say!!
Nah seriously, I have a fairly new boat too and apart from a few paint chips around the bow roller and bollard and a scratch on the side that my new AUSFISH sticker is covering its in prety good nick.
I was getting p!ssed about blood and guts on the rear lounge so knocked up some simple seat covers for that also.
DOes that make me nuts too?
bushbeachboy
23-04-2007, 09:00 AM
Yeah, both of you, complete fruitloops. I used to be a bit like that, but found Prozac to be a help. And I bought a Polycraft, so what dents and scratches? It's very robust in comparison to my previous glass and tin boats. It's probably got scratches I just haven't noticed yet, but doesnt dent like tin. And I have zero worries about corrosion or rot either. It's also very easy to be quiet on the water, much quieter than a tinny.
On the downside, it's heavy for such a small boat (265kg hull weight on 4.1m punt), has a ripply hull (not finished to as high a standard as a good tin or glass boat) and it's more difficult to mount electric stuff in (running wires etc) because of the double skin.
Somehow the more I use it, the more I like it. It's by far the best river boat I've owned, and I don't take it outside.
So in answer to the question, relax a bit, your boat will collect scratches and stuff from using it. And take Prozac, Valium and......never mind. And go the poly!!!!!;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Marlin_Mike
23-04-2007, 10:22 AM
Wheelie Bins on water................... sheesh....................:):):)
Mike
manchild
23-04-2007, 06:10 PM
Wheelie Bins on water................... sheesh....................:):):)
Mike
But doesnt dent like dogdishes;D ;D :P
On the subject I look after my boat mechanically ,apperence is something that other people judge me by ,or my boat.I couldnt care less.Thats just me:)
George
Wayne_Red
23-04-2007, 07:18 PM
My boat works for me I don't work for it. I'm a bit hard on the gear but I can appreciate those who keep theirs in tip top condition.
Wayne
Okay i might be a nut case but when i was young i did not look after my boats the way i should have and when i tried to sell them the value was not there.
In recent years i have learnt that the bettter you look after your assets the more rewarding it is.
My last boat i owned for five years i got back what i purchased it for mainly because of this obsession i have developed.
Troy
Yeah, both of you, complete fruitloops. I used to be a bit like that, but found Prozac to be a help. And I bought a Polycraft, so what dents and scratches? It's very robust in comparison to my previous glass and tin boats. It's probably got scratches I just haven't noticed yet, but doesnt dent like tin. And I have zero worries about corrosion or rot either. It's also very easy to be quiet on the water, much quieter than a tinny.
On the downside, it's heavy for such a small boat (265kg hull weight on 4.1m punt), has a ripply hull (not finished to as high a standard as a good tin or glass boat) and it's more difficult to mount electric stuff in (running wires etc) because of the double skin.
Somehow the more I use it, the more I like it. It's by far the best river boat I've owned, and I don't take it outside.
So in answer to the question, relax a bit, your boat will collect scratches and stuff from using it. And take Prozac, Valium and......never mind. And go the poly!!!!!;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
:earmuffs: What is it with you poly owners .... do you all feel the need to justify your purchase .... like someone that buys a Volvo ! ..... for god sake chill out .... ! .... :wut: .... NAGG
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