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by John Boggis
Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:27 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Tremlett 17
Replies: 17
Views: 21508

Tremlett 17

For those of you who were concerned to see on ebay a Tremlett with a knotty pine deck I am happy to post a photo of the boat with its new deck. It was indeed knotty pine held together with roving nails. I have replaced all the knees, put in a new bulkhead and stripped the inside of the hull. She is ...
by John Boggis
Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:23 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Itchin and Scratchin run
Replies: 32
Views: 15680

Re: Itchin and Scratchin run

Sorry not to have replied sooner.

We shall bring Tramo, launching either on the Itchen or at Hythe.

Tea etc at Hythe for all who would like to come (including namesakes....!!)

John
by John Boggis
Sat Oct 08, 2011 4:35 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Itchin and Scratchin run
Replies: 32
Views: 15680

Re: Itchin and Scratchin run

I can do 29th but not 15th.

Jill and I can offer tea etc at Hythe for entrants. Also very good slip at Hythe (plus fully equipped workshop....!!)

John Boggis
by John Boggis
Thu Sep 15, 2011 12:19 pm
Forum: General
Topic: What's in a name?
Replies: 11
Views: 6198

Re: What's in a name?

Good idea Geoff, but the transom is new so no luck with that! I have emailed Riva historical society and will see what they say. It looks like Piumati is the most likely, in the sense of Wings. My very first boat, a Flying 15, was Volare which is an attractive name if I have to change. Thanks to you...
by John Boggis
Wed Sep 14, 2011 6:13 pm
Forum: General
Topic: What's in a name?
Replies: 11
Views: 6198

What's in a name?

I collected the Riva Junior from Amsterdam yesterday. 875 mile round trip and the Range Rover did not miss a beat!! Two axle trailer from SBS towed beautifully. In the bits and pieces with the boat are the letters of its name AMIPUTI, but for the life of me I cannot make any sensible arrangement to...