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Lol Iain.. seagulls weekends are a bit tough.. It's trying to do the big jobs although the big jobs need big money (headlining today was £100).. vents and scuppers were £60 alone! I also only expected to do headlining this weekend so tomorrows a bit of little jobs..I'm thinking ordering wheelhouse timber for next weekend (that should keep us busy!) but we also need to be careful that anything we do doesn't damaged from work afterwards or is done in order so the next thing can be done then (or not to hinder the next job)... I'm sure you know what I mean... its now some careful planning.. nice to be final bits though

and welcome from me.. born in greenwich.. brought up in thamesmead now living in medway (started good ey!)..

Thank you John Many evenings reading and research.. Although I really can't anywhere near all of the credit as dave and I skills, compliment each other (and he's good at doing it my way) Quick update: Midweek: Dave's ran the toilet hoses between the engine bay and the loo. He also ran the ran shower waste. Our cookers also arrived although will stay in its box (Currently taking up space in our wheelhouse on the houseboat although the cat is enjoying sitting on it!). We ordered the fuel line which is compatible with the BSC.. we noticed that the lines we had in there didn't match the requirements so. Today we tackled the headlining in the wheelhouse roof, we had to spend a few hours cleaning the roof first as it was coated in grime.. we choose to cheat a little and just glue it up directly to the fibreglass (properly).. I think it's meant to have plywood boards up there but that will reduced the head height and would have been lots of work.. We managed to finish it all off today though so another big job done.. (Looks good though.. I did consider painting it but pleased we didn't)... Thankfully this only took a few hours so we managed to do a few other little tasks.. namely; Fitted the tank vents (Fuel and water), we went for really nice recessed ones found on posh boats (although I sourced from Timage and they were cheaper than normal ones), these went in reasonably easily (although Dave had to squeeze in between the outside and inside hulls which is a bit tight now).. they look good though.. I also brought some very nice deck scuppers (From Timage again!) (although they were only £13!) which go in the wheelhouse floor, we have to cut out the old ones which were just crappy bath plugs (Seriously yuck!).. Th new ones where a bit small for the hole already in there but we made them fit.. The tek dek flooring will go over the top anyway to neaten it up well and keep it watertight (although it doesn't really get wet now after refitting the canopy). Tomorrow..little jobs like make up the window punnets and probably start on the internal timber trims, also we have one fender eye and cleat to install on the outside (hopefully the rains stay away)..

Steve, I use hawkehouse... they do everything http://www.hawkehouse.co.uk/ (6mm wpb).. good luck..

Well done Barry.. She looks a million dollars (at least 3 million quid!). Seven years is a long time (but makes me feel a bit better as we are looking at about 14 months!.. joys of glass). Hope you get out and enjoy her but for goodness sake don't get another project too soon

If you like mud and building sites then you would love the new eastwoods...

Are you sure you aren't a professional? Very captivating and interesting.. I get the point now .. I'll miss my parents boat as the top steering position is quieter than our boat would be! I'll also missing that peace and quiet which we had with our sailing boat (but compromise).. Lets hope the cost comes down and more yards manage to do this as you say it's nice to have the piece and quiet and any environmental benefit is all good. Have a good time off and hopefully see you on the rivers next year

I had a quick look and I can't find anything either Only possible help is: contact the owner of the domain: quaylineboats.com.. although someone could just have brought this domain so this may not help: https://who.is/whois/www.quaylineboats.com You could spend couple of quid and get the names and addresses of the former directors of the company and try and contact them: (although numbers may have been changed if they went out with a bang): (the address appears the same as the above domain so this was the same company.) https://www.companiesintheuk.co.uk/ltd/quayline-boats-(sales). It looks like there really isn't any about so maybe this was just a prototype.. If i was doing this project .. I'd take my pick from either falcon parts or sealine parts... sealine would probably suit the remodelled windows although I fear wont be cheap, you may have more luck with falcon parts and they may be cheaper..but you may have to get one made for you to fit though depending far off the moulding is.. Good luck again

You lucky so and so! I'll pm you my address and you can send me some down

Have fun folks.. I'm out of wherry if you are passing roys...

lol no up against the bank in rockland.. just across the road from the pub so I can stagger back.. Although we have seen "firefly" (sister of my parents boat) mudweighted just off the channel, fishing.. Although we saw them a few times and there were nutters...

Perfect place to relax and fish... wroxham for supplies quickly then back.. my spot is just to the right behind the trees... we really did stay there 4 days one year lol

Sounds a good idea CinC... We always do the whole lot in a week I like sitting at the wheel.. My typical route is: (Brundall) Loddon Thurne or womack Neatishead Salhouse (Mud weighted) Ranworth (Mud Weighted) Beccles Rockland or Surlingham (Mud weighted).. (Brundall) Brilliant week... (This is two weeks): (Brundall) Loddon Thurne or womack Neatishead Salhouse (Mud weighted) Salhouse (Mud weighted) Salhouse (Mud weighted) Salhouse (Mud weighted) Salhouse (Mud weighted) Salhouse (Mud weighted) Salhouse (Mud weighted) Ranworth (Mud Weighted) Beccles Rockland or Surlingham (Mud weighted).. (Brundall)

and welcome from me too good luck with your search.. only advise I would give is dont get too stuck with searching for parts.. just go with what looks good to you... chances are you may never find the part if it's a smaller company! We have a restoration section on the forum where people write updates about the project (yes I'm one of them.. although almost done now!) but it would be good to follow the project so please consider doing one! Good luck..

Hi Steve, We (I mean Dave lol) are in the process of installing our webasto unit .. To be honest Dave is struggling a little . although there's lots of directions it's not straight forward and the directions are contradicting. he will get it done but we are estimating close to the 12 hours Andy above mentioned. We went for a Webasto airtop (the base model for our 28ft).. we got ours from JPC direct (see the advert on the page)... He gave me a very good price.. beating everyone else (although I forced him into it a bit!).. The price was the same for either but he suggested the webasto.. I forget why but I trusted him.. A word of warning though, you need to be soo careful buying these on the internet (and eberspacer) are many are apparently truck ones which incorrect marine attachments and you may struggle when it comes around the BSC.. so highly recommend you talk to JPC direct they are main dealers for both in the UK and are local to norfolk.. he will only sell you the correct package (or any other boatyard like Freedom of course!).

Thanks Peter.. you had a tough task there picking but I think you done really well...I'm looking forward to seeing the outcome ... I'll order as soon as I can.

That's good news.. fingers crossed

Bump?

Hi Alan, That sounds a nice thing you do there I really got on with that stapler.. I remember doing the headlining boards on our last little cruiser and remembering it was hard work (I think we used a big two handed lean on top of it one.. these ones I did in a day and I don't remember any pain Unfortunately / fortunately we will be (hopefully) outsourcing the upholstery work to a professional outfitter! I know my limits.. plus I think it's best to get a truly professional finish on the cushions with some nice material.. plus it will be nice to get others to do this! I've had a quote of £600 although I suspect it to raise closer to a £1000. I still have to make up the leather punnets around the curtains though and I want to make some nice matching leather headboards in the front cabin so it will still get used

Hi Alan, When I was googling around.. I was always coming up with Arrow staples so they still seem popular. Just to add we used a black and decker easy stapler.. these are opposite of normal staplers apparently (I'm no expert) and meant I use use the stapler to pull the material tight before stapling in place.. it did a good job though (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Decker-5035048043806-X72012-Easyshot/dp/B0000C6Y3F)%C2'>

Robin Ignore the stupid comments on youtube.. it looks like it's been deleted now anyway?... Your videos are certainly coming across as very professional productions and this one moreso than before so you should be proud of that (its your boss ok with this hobby?!!).. I don't see any scripting other than preparation but I guess you did this after a few days aboard so you had time to look through it all and work out what to say.. Have you seen the boating channel on sky? some of the productions (if that's the word) are no were near your quality.. maybe a career change? Keep them coming ..

Hi Bill, Yes these are the ones you use in a heavy duty staples although as Iain found there they only appear to do for a couple of models of staples.. T50 appear to be be the norm so you may need to buy a stapler to match the staples... Toolstation also do: http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p86199, although I brought from power tool products as I wanted 6mm ones to ensure they don't come out the otherside: http://www.powertooldirect.co.uk/cgi-bin/search.cgi?keywords=stainless+staples

Very nice boat.. thanks Robin .. Not sure I get the hybrid idea for a cruiser but worth a try I guess .. I would also dread to think how many batteries are in there!

Tony.. It all depends on the insulation.. we have spray foamed the houseboat (which is a steel barge) with 2 inches of foam.. then 100mm loft insulation... then bubble wrapped..(roof and sides) and we have a stove which runs rads and I can get it to 35dc inside when there's a foot of snow on the roof! I've always found plastic boats are colder although they generally have larger windows so heat is lost through them and are never insulated.. Timber boats are better insulators although I couldn't live on a timber boat .. Take a look at my project boat () we have used celotext and foam backed linings to attempt to give a bit of insulation although it will still be nippy.. you will get used to it though and learn to keep a fleece beside you at all times

and welcome from me I liveaboard in Hoo, Medway.. Main points are; in the winter it's freezing! and in the summer its nice! Maldon is a lovely spot and I'm sure you will enjoy it.. it looks like you will be moving on just as the winter turns so you will have plenty of time to get ready for next winter!