Adam F Posted May 16, 2008 Report Posted May 16, 2008 Well, a long and nervous day, but in the end it all went smoothly! An early start for Bob and I as we headed off on what was hopefully the last long trek to Colchester. We arrived at 1pm just as Gerry's lads finished polishing #54. A slick opperation with the crane and she was soon sat sunggly in place and well strapped down. A super smooth tow back (many, many thanks to John and Mike Young (Mike Y) for helping out with a long term loan of their ace Roller Coaster Trailer) went without hitch and after a long 4.5hrs we rolled into my little lane anxious that she would fit into the drive. A bit of niffty manouvering and she was in sat on her temporary home for the next few months! A celebratory beer and we are ready to start! Both of us are over the moon and cant wait to get cracking! Quote
Paul D Posted May 16, 2008 Report Posted May 16, 2008 Looking good and Bob looks dead chuffed in that photo. Quote
Sinbad Posted May 16, 2008 Report Posted May 16, 2008 OOTS... Out of the shed - Looks Good! Paul Quote
Coddy Posted May 16, 2008 Report Posted May 16, 2008 Like the way Bob has his hand on the wallet! Boat looks great, not too keen on the choice of windscreen however. Have fun building and like the idea that Adam is off for a hoilday so it will be all done when he returns Coddy Quote
alun j. Posted May 17, 2008 Report Posted May 17, 2008 Well done lads..........great looking lines..... and a nifty bit of reverse parking there! Good luck with the build project and hope it goes smoothly ....... and doesn't seem too long before 'TBA' gets wet and christened with fish scales! Do you have an itinary?; where do you start.........in what must be a long 'to do' list??? Ahhhhhh..........those long summer evenings!! Alun. Quote
Paul J Posted May 17, 2008 Report Posted May 17, 2008 Like the way Bob has his hand on the wallet! He must be the project manager Quote
Manic Moore Posted May 17, 2008 Report Posted May 17, 2008 Looks great. Remember lads, "measure twice, cut once" Give me a shout if you need any extra labour Best of Luck and knowing the speed Adam works at we'll see you for the 48 hour comp then Gordon Quote
duncan Posted May 17, 2008 Report Posted May 17, 2008 should be ready for the 48hr then.........2 hrs for the engine, 1 to bolt on the drive, few wires and a few pipes and she's good to go! as for the 'screen' all the best fishing boats are equipped that way - hatteras, bertram etc etc few more hours if you are installing windows otherwise. Quote
britboard Posted May 17, 2008 Report Posted May 17, 2008 Well done lads, hope the build goes smoothly and quickly and i look forward to seeing her out on the water. Simon L Quote
mw Posted May 18, 2008 Report Posted May 18, 2008 Its looking good how long doyou think it will take to finish and do you get any instructions to follow will be interesting to watch the build mark w Quote
great white Posted May 19, 2008 Report Posted May 19, 2008 Looking great Guys I bet you are really chuffed to have her at home at last I will get in touch when Adam is back to see if we can pop up and have a look If I can help with any research, advice, Parts etc give me a bell Charlie Quote
djredrupp Posted May 20, 2008 Report Posted May 20, 2008 oooh you need to set up a time lapse camera in the shed!! take say 1 photo an hour from the same position, then put them all in the computer to wizz through them! looking like a fastforwarded movie of the build!! Dan Quote
Wedger Posted May 20, 2008 Report Posted May 20, 2008 You can pin your new 'named' pennant on the wall for encouragement...... My missus said she'd make you a new one FOC for the launch as this one might have a bit of dust on it by then......... Quote
Mike Y Posted May 20, 2008 Report Posted May 20, 2008 Looks awesome - glad the trailer worked out OK. I am looking forward to seeing the progress over the coming weeks. Good luck guys Mike Quote
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