Ready for Action (another one)

[Jimbob]

"I would like to own a boat!" (pics below)

Bought Aug 2014, I hope this thread be a little lesson to all newbies (like me) that you need to invest more than a little time and money to get a basic, good boat working the way you like. Basically, a divorce is most likely!

After much graft and first trips out last year ...she's ready to go back for 2015!

Main engine serviced
Auxillary engine serviced
New twin batteries and isolator
New bilge pump
New float switch
New 12V marine tinned rewiring
New wiring conduit
New VHF radio with DSC
New VHF aerial
New 6 x way switch panel
New 12V charging point
New Raymarine Dragonfly 7'' fish finder (with Garmin 551s as back-up)
New windows x 2
New cleats x 2
Painted rear splash well
New 120W spot light
New horn
New anchor light
New navigation lights x 2
New stern light
New 2 x 1400mm stainless rails
New small grab rail
Various gelcoat repairs and sealing

[Tadpoleman]

Looking good Jimbob
shame to get covered in blood and snots

[Jimbob]

It's a 40 year old boat - it's designed exactly for that!

[canman]

Good job mate. Reading the list, you must have deep pockets I'll be worth it though when you get out there.

[Jimbob]

Not really compared to someone spending £15k on a floating gin palace!