she is now where she belongs

[boblydon]

Well after what seems a lifetime the boat is eventually now floating in royal quays marina after what at times has felt like one hell of an uphill struggle, still a few small bits of tinkering and adjustments to be made but at last she floats and moves under her own power.

Still need to sort out the steering, new cable is on overnight courier so will be fitting that tomorrow ( steering was a tad to stiff as the original cable had corroded internally ), alternator likewise is on a courier.

Sure you will agree for a boat which was 6 hours old when sunk, it has spent more time in boatyard hoists and cranes than what she has in the water ( well above the water ), she aint looking to bad considering the original damage. Hopefully not long before the maiden testing voyage.

 

[KeithB]

Congratulations Bob! You must be well chuffed with such a massive achievement.

 

[boblydon]

Bugger, forgot to add the pictures.........hope you like them

Your not wrong there Keith, a lot of hard work, but hopefully well worth it

 

[johnw]

cracking boat there well done on all the hard work

 

[mark]

way to go bob, now she's finished, you'll have loads of spare time on your hands, and I happen to know of a lovely leaky old boat that needs work!

 

[jason]

she looks excellent bob- nice to see you back in the fold.

 

[eddie t]

Toppa Boat but ya cant wait to get out in her.

 

[The Jester]

Well done mate, you've done a cracking job there and a lot of satisfaction will be had when she's flying along.....

 

[Charlton]

wondered where you got to, cracking boat for mackerel bashing

 

[Iva-Cod-on]

Lovely looking boat top notch I bet I'm not the only one wondering sunk? what happened?

 

[northeast1]

Good to see your got her finished, onto the next project now i bet....seen your van at the Royal Quays the other day so thought you may have been finishing her off.

 

[Marc]

So that's why my boiler hasn't been serviced (and I'm not talking about Lisa)

You just can't help yourself can you Bobly, always something on the go!

As Sparky say's, pity you weren't a joiner, sure he'd have something to keep you busy.

Hope your keeping alright.

Marc

 

[boblydon]

Thanks for all the positive replies lads, felt proud as punch when she was lowered into the water........was even happier when she floated, and was still floating the next day.

Theres a bit of info and more pics including the damage in the boat owners indentify your boats thread.

Richie, been working on a few boats down at R/Q the last few days

Marc, you have pm

Alan, mackerel is probally all i am able to catch haa haa

 

[jpster]

well done for getting the boat back in and floating. I read the other posts about what happened so you must be made up now the boat is back alive and kicking.

Look forward to see some pics of your first trip!

 

[mark]

So that's why my boiler hasn't been serviced (and I'm not talking about Lisa)

heard that one had been condemned

(which is better than finding out that the servicing is getting done elsewhere I suppose!!)

 

[Mike.Haley]

Great job you,ve done there Bob. Just for the lads that have,nt seen the photo's of the boat when you first got her, why not post before and after shots.
I saw the original shots from when you first got her so I know what a fantastic job you have done.

 

[KeithB]

Great job you,ve done there Bob. Just for the lads that have,nt seen the photo's of the boat when you first got her, why not post before and after shots.
I saw the original shots from when you first got her so I know what a fantastic job you have done.

Before:

After:

 

[Norman]

Crackin Job mate ..... :thumbup:

norm

 

[mick dunn]

absolutly fantastic. Well done Mick.

 

[John E]

As they say in the trade "Smucking Fart", well done Bob