After several months during which hardly any boats came in or out of the marina, the sunny weather has brought all the boats out. Several of …
Maintenance
Repairs done, more problems arise
Bristol Fashion has been in Denham Yacht Station, in Uxbridge, for two weeks. It's an odd-shaped little boatyard with boats crammed in one …
Cost of pumpout has doubled
Last time I bought a pumpout card it was six pounds. This week I went into the floating cafe at Little Venice and bought a card, for which …
More repairs
Bristol Fashion is at Tim Barfield's marina again, opposite Tagg's Island, being repaired.Lately I've had a lot of water in the bilge and I …
What does B.O.A.T. stand for?
Had some repairs done on Bristol Fashion. The shower waste pump had packed in and electrical problems (including a faulty switch) meant I …
(Not quite) The Poseidon Adventure
I went to the Malt Shovel pub last night for a meal (calves liver and bacon is good) and at closing time walked back to the boat. Walking …
Paint your boat
Lately I've been feeling embarrassed at all the scrape marks and rust on the lower half of Bristol Fashion. Not to mention the initials in …