great white Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Hi all I am very pleased to say that the boat has had her survey and got a clean bill of health. The report is good with only a few suggestions for the future maintenance and additional kit like a heating system and Bow Thruster. This weekend will see a few last minute finishing off jobs, then its load her up We are hoping to get everything arranged to lift her out of the garden next Friday, road transport to Salterns, fit props and engine checks then launch quietly into the Harbour for Sea trials She will have to come back out to finish the anti fouling once the waterline is confirmed and probably agrander launch when that is completed. I expect that may be after the Open comp [which may be an extended sea trial} I wonder if I will get any sleep next Thursday Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted November 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Thanks Paul for putting a couple of shots on the Photo Album I will add a couple here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Charlie That really is great news. You have worked so hard on Alfresco lets keep everything crossed that its all plain sailing (well motoring) from now on. Look forward to seeing you on the water again Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprinter Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 The boat looks fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted November 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady jane Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 congratulations on a first class job, i imagine saturday morning might be a strange feeling looking out the bedroom window at a long lost garden. all the best for the launch, andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun j. Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Well done Charlie..........what a project!! Now the end's in sight, I hope the last bits go according to plan [and timetable!]. You'll soon be hauling those big snakes alongside [if not on board!] If ever you need crew, there'll be lots of offers...... and you can add my name to the list. Cheers, Alun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted November 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 another of the dash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Fox Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Wow ! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted November 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Last one showing a tired boat builder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 looks over 12m to me................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Don't forget to put the bung in before you launch her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted November 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Thanks for all the comments chaps Fingers crossed for a better forecast next weekend Duncan Thankfully she is only just over 9 mtres, although Sam who is busy polishing her probably feels she is bigger Paul I no doubt will check everything several times before Friday, and again while she is on the crane. Andy Wendy is already looking at getting a skip in to clear the garden, I do not know who will fill it as the boys and I are going fishing Martin It will be great to be afloat again, but I will have to get to know all the new boats because so many have changed or have joined since I was last out on Great White To say I am looking forward to it would be the biggest under statement ever Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swainiac Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Charlie, really pleased that the mountain top is now well within reach. Great efforts put in by many people will shortly come to fruition. I'm really pleased for you. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 forgot to ask Charlie, are you goin going to start on the next one straight away or wait for the spring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Moore Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Charlie you must be really proud of your achievements, there must have been times when you were rubbing down for many hours that you felt it would never be finnished. Congratulations she is a real beauty Gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 WELL DONE!!! Top work charlie, you deserve it. Hope all goes well, look forward to seeing her on the water. ATB Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Congrats Charlie. Get one of those pennants from Trev so we can recognize you PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted November 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Thanks Guys Gordon Yes I am glad that the rubbing down is about finished, and I am sure that because I decided to get a wipe clean surface inside the wheelhouse the hours spent sorting that out were a bit over the top. Paul The pennent complete with boat name is in the drawer at home ready [Thanks again mrs Trevor] Duncan Wendy saw a boat at the Southampton show that she liked but I am not brave or Mad enough to mention building another. I am hoping that the weather will be good next weekend. and we can see a few boats afloat. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swainiac Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Charlie, I cant promise, things as they are at home, but I will make every effort to come down and watch the moment. I wont say long overdue, as these are the wrong words, but, maybe everything comes to he who waits!! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted November 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 More than welcome mate its been to long since we last chatted and far to long since we fished together Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinbad Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Charlie, I am like most others looking at that dash layout and finish - absolutely amazed!! I dont think you will regret a moment wasted on all the 'filling and fairing' indoors, as you would never justify doing it after you had launched her. Also if you had left any compromises, you would be constantly reminded of them!! I'm sure you will be rightly proud of her, the whole boat looks fantastic. Hope you christen both gunnels with plenty of winter Cod and Whiting. Regards Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Looks great Charlie, Being a Newbie to the club, when did the start the project? Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl/overdraft Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 What a great looking boat Charlie, looks like a real fishing boat you and your little helpers must be well proud of your efforts. Good luck to you all. Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Well Done Charlie.Boat looks FANTASTIC.I dont envy you both all the work you have put in,But I do envy the finished product.Something to be really proud of.Congratulations from Andy and Myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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