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12-08-2013, 11:59 AM
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A Boat That Fits Under the Bed

Designers have unveiled a 'flat-pack boat' which they claim can go from a 'bag to the water in 60 seconds'.

The 'Quickboat', which is 3.7m long and 1.7m wide, can fit four adults but can also be packed down into two bags.

Its Australian makers claim, reassuringly, it is completely watertight despite being pulled out of a bag, and can travel over 'enclosed water' ie not the open sea at more than 20 knots with 9.8hp for a cost of £2,597.

It is also claimed the Quickboat can be hung on the wall, placed on a shelf or stored under the bed when it's not in use.

Anyone tempted?


http://uk.news.yahoo.com/from-bag-to...1.html#9eFOkEd

(It reminds me of one of Victor Meldrew's rants about flatpacks when he said it wouldn't surprise him to turn up at the airport and be told that their plane was on runsay 3 in a flatpack and will be ready to depart once passengers have assembled it!)
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12-08-2013, 12:29 PM
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Re: A Boat That Fits Under the Bed

I don't think I would find a use for one but sounds like a good idea if you are likely to be flooded.
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12-08-2013, 05:01 PM
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Re: A Boat That Fits Under the Bed

The boat might fit under the bed but where does the motor go - in the cupboard ?
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12-08-2013, 06:15 PM
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Re: A Boat That Fits Under the Bed

My bed is no where near 3.7m long I always think a boat that goes together in 60 seconds , comes to bits quicker.
It doesn't look too stable unless going at speed.
I have given myself away, now you know I don't like water.
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13-08-2013, 12:04 PM
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Re: A Boat That Fits Under the Bed

We're not a very adventurous bunch are we
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Re: A Boat That Fits Under the Bed

Sorry but I cant find the Football section so I am saying it here. Tonight England Scotland match and its all starting up again for the season,really miss The man whos name I cant remember his team is the one that has "Ime forever blowing bubbles " as their song.
 

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