Forum: General Boating Discussion
13-12-2014, 07:25 AM
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Classi Photos
Are Graham Stevens classic photos still available to view on
this site please?
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Forum: Historic
13-12-2014, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 37
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[QUOTE=JonFurley;251696]Have made enquiries to...
[QUOTE=JonFurley;251696]Have made enquiries to Greenwich, National Maritime. To make an appointment and am still waiting..... In the meantime I am restoring My Sonny Levi Delta Hydrosonic[/QUOTE
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
16-03-2014, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 2
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Levi Corsair -Levitation
Hi Peter
Fascinating & thanks so much for this detailed response.
Just goes to show as to how you must get an expert to check over a hulk such as this to check moisture content of the GRP - with...
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
15-03-2014, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 2
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Levi Corsair - Any History
Does anybody have any understanding of the history of this Levi Corsair 27 that was named "Levitation" that I viewed yesterday. The hull is in an amazing sound condition as it has been correctly...
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
28-09-2013, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 179
Views: 38,726
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
15-07-2012, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 25
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Seacraft Arrived
The Seacraft made it to the the UK from the USA on RORO as part of the relocation of our personal belongings. No tax or duties payable. (!)
Now in process of CE technical survey being booked, does...
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
15-04-2012, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 1
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USA built Seacraft in UK???
Hi
I am bringing back my classic 1976 Seacraft 23 from the USA (as previously discussed), in the States that are well regarded and sought after. Are there any other Seacraft over here in the UK?
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
31-03-2012, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 25
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Seacraft in the UK
OK - Thanks for all the brilliant advice - well appreciated . We are importing my Seacraft ( as suggested by germansaleen) together with all our personal possessions as we are returning to the UK...
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
31-03-2012, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,669
Thanks Peter
You have a great memory.
Clearly...
Thanks Peter
You have a great memory.
Clearly then it was the '68 race as I dont remember any fires! What I do remember was what a cheerless place that Chasewater could be to a 12 year old in the...
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
29-03-2012, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,738
Importing Boat from USA
My boat is about to ship from the USA to the UK & I have been told by shipper and as posted that if (as it is) has been owned over 6 months + and all previous taxes paid then no VAT is liable. I...
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
29-03-2012, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,669
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
18-12-2011, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 179
Views: 38,726
Red Alligator
Can I also ask the question of the whereabouts of Red Alligator - my whole reason for interest in classics offshore comes from sharing a family holiday in Cowes with Norman Fletcher and Fred Shaws...
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
18-12-2011, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,738
Thanks
Thanks again to you all- invaluable advice for all the above
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
17-12-2011, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,738
Thanks
Thanks you for all the information posted - great guidance. A few more questions that maybe you can help me with.
Is VAT liable on importation on a 34 year old boat?
What basis do the UK...
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
14-12-2011, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,738
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
14-12-2011, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,738
Importing a Classic into the UK from USA
Hi
Can anybody give me advice on the correct procedure and easiest way of importing a classic 1976 23 foot boat from the USA into the UK. Do CE rules apply to a boat 35 years old? The boat is legal...
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Forum: Gallery
14-08-2011, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,818
Surfury Article
Hi Mike
Thanks ... actually it was myself who wrote the article that was published a few years back in Classic Boat. This was the fore runner to the Surfury website www.surfury.co.uk I have still...
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Forum: Gallery
06-08-2011, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,818
Ownership of Surfury
Surfury was left to the British Nation by Charles Gardener in 1984. She is therefore in the tenure of the National Maritime Museum and curated by Simon Stevens who is based in Greenwich. The boat is...
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Forum: Gallery
05-08-2011, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,818
Surfury
Some rare photos of Surfury that I have managed to obtain. We must do more to help to save her - she is currently locked in an aircraft hanger and there are no plans to restore her to public...
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-09-2010, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 10
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MBY Ignoring Offshore Racing
Just looking inside from a distance. How well timed was MBY decision to no longer accept racing content for their periodical. The huge success and spectacular photos from the race has ensured that...
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Forum: Historic
07-09-2010, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 18,357
Surfury
I have been able to re-instate the website dedicated to "Surfury" www.surfury.co.uk that fell over when I moved to the USA earlier this year - the site needs updating and I invite all with any news...
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-07-2008, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 9
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Telstar - Sold Yesterday
So Telstar the 1968 CTC winner yesterday went for £31,000 at the Bonhams auction during Goodwoods Festival of Speed. Surely an absolute bargain for such a huge piece of history?
Does anybody know...
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-07-2008, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,550
Norman Fletcher
Many of you will be very sad to know that Norman Fletcher passed away last Friday.
Norman founded the Fletcher brand of sports boats in the early 1960's when from his model shop in Walsall he...
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-06-2006, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 11,471
Ref: John Fuller - Commitmnet & Generousity ...
Ref: John Fuller - Commitmnet & Generousity
John
Many thanks John for the DVD copies of Surfury and the Cowes Torquay. Its Guys like you who, with their enthusiasm & are at the very centre of...
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-06-2006, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 11,471
I do have a copy but nowhere nears as good as...
I do have a copy but nowhere nears as good as this one! Its going on the web page!
Please all, do send your Surfury wishes & comments to the NMM - the curator is Simon Stephens - no abuse because...
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