Fred and George restore Seaham life boat

[Ankle-Biter]

I've been watching the series on you tube.

I thought it was amazing to see the skills and knowledge that this fella has restoring the life boat.

He is based in South Shields wonder if he would mind if I popped over an had a look?

Fred and George ep.1 - YouTube

I know there is four videos if anyone is interested.

 

[KeithB]

I'm sure Fred wouldn't mind at all.

There's also the heritage place next door.

 

[Ankle-Biter]

I'm sure Fred wouldn't mind at all.

There's also the heritage place next door.

I'm on strike tomorrow, I might.

 

[lingking]

I'm on strike tomorrow, I might.

your post vith the vid link was great,well interesting guy

 

[Tadpoleman]

Yes he certainly is a top bloke at what he does ! A shame I couldn't say the same about his jokes Ha ha !
I've known Fred for a Long time and he is the last original boat builder on the tyne and when he retires there ain't anyone to step in his shoes with the knowledge of how it used to be done on wooden boats !
The Vids are class and can't wait to see the finished boat . Keep up the good work Fred

 

[mark]

fred's restorations always take weeks or months longer than planned as he's always happy to stop and talk...

... and share a few (dozen) jokes - hope you're not fully fledged member of the Politically Correct brigade

not been down for a while - when'd he lose the beard anyway?

 

[Tadpoleman]

The beard went the same time as all his weight ! Same jokes tho ha ha