https://soundcloud.com/boating-podcasts/dave-selbys-mad-about-the-boat-april-2015
I don’t mind admitting that Dave Selby’s latest offering in the plastic boat magazine PBO makes me laugh – it’s laden with table-spoonfuls of irony and yet familiar and nearly true.
Happily, though, in the end it is bollocks. I say that, because most folks I know who make a living building or maintaining other people’s traditionally-built boats add to their burden by keeping one or more of their own… And I can’t think of too many who have the look of a person who wishes they were doing something else.
I guess you could draw a parallel with the bloke who edits and writes stuff for a living, and then gets up in the morning and writes a bloody weblog. It’s about the boating, the people and the boats, you understand…
Gavin
What do you know of the S130?
Regards
John
I know that Roving Commissions did some work on her – but haven’t heard much since. http://www.rovcom.co.uk/s130_ww2_schnellboot.htm
Wood or frozen snot? A tricky one! Motorhome indeed! Not much more need be said. ‘Of all man’s creations the sailing yacht is the most likely to baffle his reasoning.’
Just thought I’d let you know I own a wooden boat, a 1953 3.5-tonner
Dave Selby
Dave – I hope you’re feeling well! Have fun and send pictures! Gavin