great white Posted February 7, 2006 Report Posted February 7, 2006 Well the big days arrived 0700 woken by a call from Cornwall moaning that the boat transport had not shown up. A call to the drivers mobile, found him leaving a layby with a new Tachograph that allowed him to complete the journey. he soon pasified an irate Manager and the Boats up on the crane to be loaded. A reply from the Driver at 0915 informed me that all is well and he is about to set off. A visit to Dans school , haircut, several cup of Tea and some decorating were esential to fill in the hours it took to bring her 150 miles to home. a last minute reminder to the neighbours that they would be blocked in by two HGV's saw a few ladies hastily moving cars just as the rig turned up. At last one 30ft kit boat arrives safe and sound but far from white after 4 hours on the road. A couple of coffees with the Driver some time spent unloading the loose equipment bought from the boatbuilder and still no crane. better move to let the ladies back in and have another brew Quote
Ferret Posted February 7, 2006 Report Posted February 7, 2006 :sick:nice one charlie bill smith Quote
great white Posted February 7, 2006 Author Report Posted February 7, 2006 At last over an hour late the very apologetic crane driver arrives. More Tea to calm the nerves as we get the strops on and the crane ready Then we find out why the small trees were not bothering the crane driver, when he lifted her right over the to of them and the neighbours nice Car on her drive. She may be months away from sea trials but she flies well. Charllie Quote
great white Posted February 7, 2006 Author Report Posted February 7, 2006 After a short flight, which seemed to rattle Wendy's nerves, touchdown some time spent setting her up see's her into position in the front Garden ready for work to commence. Ist job get the wash and polish out to remove the road grime, can't have her looking grubby when people pop round for a look. After aa long and trying day she is at last ready for my part of the fitting out to start. one very Happy Charlie and Boys Quote
great white Posted February 7, 2006 Author Report Posted February 7, 2006 Clean and safely blocked off charlie Quote
Maverick Martin Posted February 7, 2006 Report Posted February 7, 2006 Nice one Charlie I'm well pleased for you One thing though, how come you've got time to post on here Don't let the grass grow under your new toy Martin Quote
Newboy Posted February 7, 2006 Report Posted February 7, 2006 Wow, lovely boat and she looks massive..... Bet Daniel and Sam can'r wait to get her ready to fish. Quote
Coddy Posted February 7, 2006 Report Posted February 7, 2006 Hi Charlie, If I had known it was today I would have poped round to watch. Looks great but the hard work and time is just starting, I am sure it will be great when all done. I will have to watch when you lift again ready for the final lift to take her down to the sea, the lonely sea and sky. Coddy Quote
Sam Posted February 8, 2006 Report Posted February 8, 2006 i cant wait to get her fishing and i cant wait to learn a few things doing it, and the good thing is 2 of my friends have already offered to help sam Quote
Adam F Posted February 8, 2006 Report Posted February 8, 2006 Nice one Charlie - Im chuffed for you, bet you're made up! The wheelhouse looks massive - much longer than I expected? Look forward to seeing her out on the cod grounds later this winter. Any luck on selling GW yet? Adam Quote
jack Posted February 8, 2006 Report Posted February 8, 2006 Nice one Charlie..congratulations on the "new arrival"...If you get it on the water for next Sunday,Andy and I would like to come for a trip ! jack Quote
duncan Posted February 8, 2006 Report Posted February 8, 2006 Very nice Charlie. I am struck with the size of the 'wheelhouse' too but presumably you can build a lot of tackle storge into any seating etc thus keeping the cockpit clear for action! Have you sorted out engine / drive yet? Finally; when does you production plan suggest you will be launching??? Quote
charlieannear Posted February 8, 2006 Report Posted February 8, 2006 Excellent, congratulations Charlie! Look forward to reading the fit out reports C. Quote
duncan Posted February 8, 2006 Report Posted February 8, 2006 Charlie - your mail box is full................. Quote
Newboy Posted February 8, 2006 Report Posted February 8, 2006 Charlie - your mail box is full................. I guess it's offers of crew once the boat is fitted out Charlie, the 'covered' area is huge, is most of that gonna be a cabin or you gonna have a small cabin and a seperate underway seating area? Quote
blueboatdriver Posted February 8, 2006 Report Posted February 8, 2006 Nice one Charlie, you and the boys must really excited. Best of luck and we'll see you in the Spring. Quote
Paul D Posted February 8, 2006 Report Posted February 8, 2006 Nice boat Charlie and I hope I can catch as many fish on her as I did on Great White Quote
TomBettle Posted February 8, 2006 Report Posted February 8, 2006 Fantastic stuff Charlie & the boys. You must all be made up. She looks an absolute beaut and I bet will be 100% top notch on the water. Personally, liking a bit of comfort I reckon that superstructure looks perfect, you must still have a full 12 feet of open cockpit length there as well as a nice cosey warm interior. Well done mate and have great fun kitting her out. All the best Tom PS: .... those blocks and chocks look remarkably like the sort you may find "borrowed" from a local boat yard... Quote
great white Posted February 8, 2006 Author Report Posted February 8, 2006 Hi all Thanks for the nice comments, you are correct the boys and I are more than chuffed and realise that a lot of work will be involved. The cabin is overlength at the moment and some will be coming off once the internal layout is finalised [one of the first jobs] and a fair chunk of the roof overhang is also coming off. Tom you are spot on as she is there is 12ft of cockpit, whicjh we may increase a bit but want to have inside seating for the whole crew and bunks for the whole family shower, galley etc. Plans are for some long range fishing and Holidays so unlike the current boat she will not be focused just on angling and needs a few comforts Paul I hope we can continue your success rate matey, not to hard to beat really Charlie Quote
Afishionado Posted February 8, 2006 Report Posted February 8, 2006 Wow Charlie what a big un!! Boy you guys are going to have fun!!! Can I come and play one day please? This and next post have your photos run through an enhancement prog. Mad Mike Quote
JIMBOB Posted February 8, 2006 Report Posted February 8, 2006 What a beauty!,She Looks the part Charlie,I'll look forward to seeing her all kitted out and running. Looks like the perfect all night congering boat to me James Quote
Newboy Posted February 8, 2006 Report Posted February 8, 2006 Charlie, how about a volunteer list for crews on the new boats.... Quote
Swainiac Posted February 9, 2006 Report Posted February 9, 2006 Charlie............did I mention that scaffold hire is one trip a month?? I'll be down this afternoon about 1630 ish Rich Quote
great white Posted February 9, 2006 Author Report Posted February 9, 2006 Hi guys Thanks for all the offers of encouragement and help. I will be expecting a few volunteers to crew when she is finished and of course anyone that has helped will be made very welcome. I am sure you know us well enough to know there will be plenty of various trips on her, including some that Wendy will no doubt be leaving to us and friends. I have cleared some space in my mailbox so if you have tried to send a PM please try again Cheers Charlie Quote
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