Adam F Posted December 21, 2008 Report Posted December 21, 2008 (edited) I would like to introduce the latest boat to the PBSBAC fleet - 'Joint Venture' With the help of a few kind members, we slipped her into Poole Harbour at 9am this morning. The launch went faultlessly, and she is everything Bob and I had hoped for and more (except we now want a bigger one !!) We had a short run up the harbour to the chain ferry and back, and managed a respectable 30 knots without really straining the Volvo - 20 knots was a lovely cruising speed. Thanks to Tom for sorting the launch at Parkstone Bay Marina and showing us the ropes (litterally) and the channels in and out. Alun, Gordon and Will turned up armed with cameras and champagne to christen her - thanks guys. A few other thanks - Charlie and Dan who helped with a big box of kit from Alfresco and more importantly helped getting the engine in. Trev (Wedger) for towing us to Poole 2 weeks ago. Finally - a huge thanks to Peter Russell (jnr) who without his help we would still be sat on a trailer in my drive and would have made numerous mistakes! His help and advice were priceless I've pulled together a short clip of the build here: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=IoHdp6tj_48&...re=channel_page [doHTML]<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>[/doHTML] Edited December 21, 2008 by Paul D Quote
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fransy73 Posted December 21, 2008 Report Posted December 21, 2008 Hi Adam, she looks beautiful in the water!! Absolutely a stunning boat, so congratulations with it and hopefully a lot of fish will come on board! 30knots sounds also very good so hopefully she will reach 35+ when she really runs flat out. Cheers, Frans Quote
Maverick Martin Posted December 21, 2008 Report Posted December 21, 2008 Adam & Bob I am so pleased for you both, well done on a great achievement See you on the water some day soon Martin Quote
great white Posted December 21, 2008 Report Posted December 21, 2008 Wow guys she looks great, and a nice name that I almost let out of the bag a week ago, needed a rapid edit. I will no doubt take a stroll over tomorrow to see Dan and have a look when is the maiden fishing trip? We are out Tue and wed if you want a fly by photo or two give us a call. I hope you have as much fun with her as we do with Alfresco. see you afloat soon. Charlie Quote
gaffa Posted December 21, 2008 Report Posted December 21, 2008 Great Result Guys, Where did you end up fitting the fishfinder Transducer Bob? Transom mounted or Through Hull? Peteg Quote
Sinbad Posted December 21, 2008 Report Posted December 21, 2008 Very very nice! - well done chaps.... Alun tells me that the trim is self adjusting once the fuel tanks are filled up. Certainly will be with you and bob standing at the stern hauling conger.. be nice if you could sneak out to join us at the Needles tuesday???? Promise to take some good photos..... Anyway, nice to know its safely afloat and just round the corner from Alfresco and Imagine... much better location IMHO, than other side of the bridge... Bet the first fish aboard is a Whiting! Regards Paul Quote
great white Posted December 21, 2008 Report Posted December 21, 2008 I forgot to say I am working in the morning, if you are on the boat call me or better still pop her into PYC haven and say hello. I am sure the manager will find you a space and he may even buy you both a coffee to wash down all that bubbly. well done both. Cheers Charlie Quote
Bob F Posted December 21, 2008 Report Posted December 21, 2008 It will be through-hull. At the moment its just laying on the floor of the battery bay until we find the optimum location and then bond it in. BF Quote
Adam F Posted December 21, 2008 Author Report Posted December 21, 2008 be nice if you could sneak out to join us at the Needles tuesday???? Maybe....just maybe!! Quote
Coddy Posted December 21, 2008 Report Posted December 21, 2008 Wow well done guys she looks great! I hope you both have many happy hours on her and I am sure the fish will be comming over the gunnels very soon. Well done again Dave Quote
Mike Fox Posted December 22, 2008 Report Posted December 22, 2008 Joint Venture looks superb, you've done a really smart job chaps, well done. Mike Quote
Wedger Posted December 22, 2008 Report Posted December 22, 2008 Fantastic Congratulations guys! Just reward for your efforts. T'will be great to see you on the tide - happy hunting. Quote
BigMac Posted December 22, 2008 Report Posted December 22, 2008 She looks a beauty Well done Adam and Bob, what a great job you've both done!!! See you out there Al Quote
large fries Posted December 22, 2008 Report Posted December 22, 2008 Great job guys Hope you have as much fun with her as we do with Aquafresh Rup Quote
Neal Posted December 22, 2008 Report Posted December 22, 2008 Well done guys she looks superb - an incredible achievement and a credit to you both and all the others that helped. May you have many fantastic days fishing or diving? in the days to come Neal Quote
lady jane Posted December 22, 2008 Report Posted December 22, 2008 congratulations, the seven months of hard work certainly paid off. andy Quote
just add water Posted December 22, 2008 Report Posted December 22, 2008 i went down and had a look earlier when i had a brake she looks lovely well done to you both Dan Quote
charlieannear Posted December 22, 2008 Report Posted December 22, 2008 Excellent work gents, hope to get a look soon! Quote
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