Purchased dream wooden boat ...
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Saw her whilst kayaking on Norfolk Broads last October ... lust at first sight.
Nine months later and today she's mine.
21ft varnished 1950s beauty, bermudan rigged, with a canoe stern that captivated.
Shook hands after viewing in a boat shed yesterday ... love is mad, right?
Might be an amusing tale to share here!
Stats: Days owned:1 - Costs so far:£3500 - Nights aboard:0 - Hours sailed:0
Nine months later and today she's mine.
21ft varnished 1950s beauty, bermudan rigged, with a canoe stern that captivated.
Shook hands after viewing in a boat shed yesterday ... love is mad, right?
Might be an amusing tale to share here!
Stats: Days owned:1 - Costs so far:£3500 - Nights aboard:0 - Hours sailed:0
Edited by impetuous on Friday 22 July 14:38
Edited by impetuous on Sunday 24th July 19:01
Thanks for the nudge Huntsman, I'll update as it's a month since purchase.
Having been out of the water for a long time, she failed the BSS (Boat Safety Scheme, nautical MOT, £140, lasts for 4 years) on new rules since the last pass in 2009.
Fuses, fuel cut off, posh bilge filter and few other little bits then led to a pass.
Launched fortnight ago, swiftly followed by the classic nautical term, "Best bring the heavy duty bilge pump and battery" as inverted-incontinence ensued.
Having since spoken with the previous owner, now transpires that he instructed a local boat builder to replace all hull planking and ribs a few years ago at incredible expense, along with an engine overhaul, before ownership passed to the next temporary owner. Photos of the work have been promised.
Nice to finally see her on the water.
Damp engine out, dried and put back in last weekend. Lovely 5hp petrol Stuart Turner noise - video
Video - Stuart Turner 5hp engine working for first time
Aluminium mast required minor repair, back yesterday.
So cleaned down storage filth from decks and inside, rather enjoyed giving the girl some attention.
Before a little Broads kayaking and rescuing boats with my Troopy.
Thusfar, incredibly enjoyable to potter and play.
As for the pointy rear, Snobetter, not sure! However, her pointed posterior was certainly part of the attraction. Will see how she sails, as a kayak man, it looks and feels "right".
If there's interest here, I'll keep updating with a "good and bad" account, including costs.
Stats: Days owned: 30 - Costs so far:£4130 - Nights aboard:0 - Hours sailed/aboard:6
Having been out of the water for a long time, she failed the BSS (Boat Safety Scheme, nautical MOT, £140, lasts for 4 years) on new rules since the last pass in 2009.
Fuses, fuel cut off, posh bilge filter and few other little bits then led to a pass.
Launched fortnight ago, swiftly followed by the classic nautical term, "Best bring the heavy duty bilge pump and battery" as inverted-incontinence ensued.
Having since spoken with the previous owner, now transpires that he instructed a local boat builder to replace all hull planking and ribs a few years ago at incredible expense, along with an engine overhaul, before ownership passed to the next temporary owner. Photos of the work have been promised.
Nice to finally see her on the water.
Damp engine out, dried and put back in last weekend. Lovely 5hp petrol Stuart Turner noise - video
Video - Stuart Turner 5hp engine working for first time
Aluminium mast required minor repair, back yesterday.
So cleaned down storage filth from decks and inside, rather enjoyed giving the girl some attention.
Before a little Broads kayaking and rescuing boats with my Troopy.
Thusfar, incredibly enjoyable to potter and play.
As for the pointy rear, Snobetter, not sure! However, her pointed posterior was certainly part of the attraction. Will see how she sails, as a kayak man, it looks and feels "right".
If there's interest here, I'll keep updating with a "good and bad" account, including costs.
Stats: Days owned: 30 - Costs so far:£4130 - Nights aboard:0 - Hours sailed/aboard:6
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