Mike Fox Posted April 22, 2009 Report Posted April 22, 2009 (edited) After a long winter ashore (with the previous 18 months afloat), we had the boat grit blasted to remove 20 years of old toxic antifoul that was flaking and messy. Having scraped our previous 2 boats with a chisel, I didn't want the hassle, the aches or the inhaled dust again! Our insurance company (GJW Direct) also insisted on a full out of water survey before renewing in October 2009, so we booked one before the launch, and all was proclaimed well! Frisky is around 6 tons in weight, and winters ashore in a steel cradle with extra wooden supports, and has to be craned into the water like this. Bet you're all glad you don't have to go through this! Mike PS Thanks Charlie for recommending some names! Edited April 22, 2009 by Mike Fox Quote
Mike Fox Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Posted April 22, 2009 (edited) Then gets driven slowly down the yard swaying gently, with a yard hand at each end preventing violent swinging Edited April 22, 2009 by Mike Fox Quote
Mike Fox Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Posted April 22, 2009 (edited) and finally lowered into the water to attract fresh barnacles, seasquirts, tube worms, slime, weed and other assorted marine life! The things to do to keep our "stealth" angling boat working eh? Edited April 22, 2009 by Mike Fox Quote
gaffa Posted April 22, 2009 Report Posted April 22, 2009 Mike, You sure the trim tabs have been fitted in the right positions Quote
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