Alfresco

[great white]

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

 

 

[great white]

Thanks Paul for putting a couple of shots on the Photo Album

 

I will add a couple here

 

[Maverick Martin]

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

[Sprinter]

The boat looks fantastic

[great white]

another

[lady jane]

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

[alun j.]

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.

[great white]

another of the dash

[Mike Fox]

Wow !

 

Mike

[great white]

Last one showing a tired boat builder

[duncan]

looks over 12m to me.................

[Paul D]

Don't forget to put the bung in before you launch her

[great white]

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

[Swainiac]

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

[duncan]

forgot to ask Charlie, are you goin going to start on the next one straight away or wait for the spring?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Manic Moore]

 

 

 

 

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

[Adam F]

WELL DONE!!!

 

Top work charlie, you deserve it.

 

Hope all goes well, look forward to seeing her on the water.

 

ATB

 

Adam

[Paul J]

Congrats Charlie.

 

Get one of those pennants from Trev so we can recognize you

 

PJ

[great white]

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Swainiac]

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

[great white]

More than welcome mate its been to long since we last chatted and far to long since we fished together

 

Charlie

[Sinbad]

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

 

 

 

[Rob]

 

Looks great Charlie,

 

Being a Newbie to the club, when did the start the project?

 

Rob

[carl/overdraft]

 

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.

[jack]

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.