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Post by NigeL on May 23, 2007 13:19:01 GMT 1
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Post by petecooper on May 23, 2007 13:33:23 GMT 1
The Galley of Lorne is a pub near Ardfern Marina at the head of Craignish. Looks a stunning boat - did it really sell for less than £29K? I suppose that, and I hesitate to say this, but nowadays mobo folk like modern plastic flashy boats so classics are devalued. It seems odd to me that if someone suggests that they are buying a new sailing boat everybody jumps in saying buy secondhand, but if you say you are buying a motor boat then they all bleat that you need the latest machine with all the toys.
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Post by NigeL on May 23, 2007 13:49:19 GMT 1
The Galley of Lorne is a pub near Ardfern Marina at the head of Craignish. Looks a stunning boat - did it really sell for less than £29K? I suppose that, and I hesitate to say this, but nowadays mobo folk like modern plastic flashy boats so classics are devalued. It seems odd to me that if someone suggests that they are buying a new sailing boat everybody jumps in saying buy secondhand, but if you say you are buying a motor boat then they all bleat that you need the latest machine with all the toys. My favourites actually are the older Clyde Style flush decks job .... with small raised wheelhouse and drop down aft section. 8 - 9 kts jobs ... always seen with girt big Anchor windlass on foredeck ! |
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Post by NigeL on May 23, 2007 13:51:17 GMT 1
I think the price reflects that some TLC is probably in order. Plus being wood that upkeep is ongoing. Not exactly your leave alone, wash down and polish plastic job.
She also doesn't cut a wash at 9 kts as a new machine does ...
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Post by contessa26 on May 24, 2007 8:03:38 GMT 1
Certainly a fine vessel. As Petercooper says, the name 'Galley of Lorne' - the pub - is well known amongst Craignish, Loch Crinan & Loch Shuna folk. I like the detailing, and photos, of all the original equipment on her, the Brookes & Gatehouse, and strobe collision warning lights switch box, etc... From the single photo of her, she looks similar to a Spey class... but no doubt, I'm wrong...
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Post by petecooper on May 24, 2007 8:20:37 GMT 1
I thought that the Spey class were usually double ended in a more MFV style?
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Post by contessa26 on May 24, 2007 9:10:57 GMT 1
I'm sorry - quite right... Yes, I didn't look at any of the other photos in link provided - but have done now... a Proper Fred Parker design... nice! It was just the pic of her bow, and the general shape of the front of her wheelhouse that made me think 'Spey'...
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Post by NigeL on May 24, 2007 10:05:36 GMT 1
As they detail later in the advert ... she was unique as the aft cabin section was enlarged from the original design she was based on.
I woul not be ashamed to be seen anywhere with such a craft ... kept in good nick she would draw admiring glances anywhere !
Anyway - someone has bought her and hopefully will do her justice.
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Post by mirelle on May 24, 2007 23:14:21 GMT 1
I really like the John Bain designed Silver motor yachts.
There's a really super Brown Owl class (52ft LOA, round stern) that comes into Robertsons annualy for spring fit out - every detail is "right" and "in period". Owned by a Rolls-Royce dealer!
The forty footers are very nice too.
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