floydraser

Thank you for the kind comments. There are quite a few videos on caulking and I agree this is one of the best. I will take on board his way of doing it but I just think there is an opportunity to treat the top of the old timber underneath while the seams are open.

So all things considered I think I have a plan, but I can't make up my mind whether I'm indecisive, or not. I have resigned myself to the fact that whatever the wonder coating is on the deck, it's all got to come off. This is because the wonder has worn off, it leaks but now holds moisture underneath. So then I'll dig out the old caulking but before taping and re-caulking I want to seal the wood underneath. My first thought was epoxy but I'm now reading about other sealants I've never heard of. Can anyone advise please? Any suggestions would be welcomed. I realise I'll have to make something to feed the slots without spilling all over the teak, but that could be the easy bit!

Thanks. I'll have a look when their website re-opens.

I think you're probably right, and I think it's all going to have to come off and start again.

Thanks, but it's the actual tube which needs replacing, I need 4 metres to be sure.

Here are the latest vids, split into 2 because of the 15 minute rule for Youtube amateurs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGXbvCYJ4WE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ2Bs7yiDIA Part 1 will be along later, it's about the move and will take a while to nail together. Towards the end of 2b there's a look at the stuff covering the deck and I would be interested to know exactly what it is if anyone can identify it? Along side the pump out tube there's a 3/4" rinse tube which needs replacing, can anyone suggest the best place to shop?

Ah, I'm not qualified to argue but I have heard mention of the Ocean 37 hull by Broom? Are they the same?

Close but no cigar. I've just been over for a couple of days and had a more intense look. The Owl's davits have a centre support and the round bar is a solid, heafty beast of a thing. Interesting article though, thanks for posting. Also Chris, I found an orange ankle bracelet under a front bunk, any ideas who it may have belonged to? Funny place to keep it; probably came off in a moment of passion.

Thank you. I keep getting quoted "Broom Ocean 37" for the hull. All I know is that I find it very easy to manoeuvre. I'm taking advantage of the weather and nipping over again tomorrow and Wednesday to take some decent record photos, among other jobs of course.

I helped her load her stuff onto her back and sent off down the tow path, she's probably made it to the Falkirk Wheel by now. Or.. the dream of living on a boat didn't work out after 12 months so she's moved back on to dry land in Swindon. We've stayed friends though and I've promised her use of the boat when it's ready. If I hadn't bought the boat it would be a Glasgow student live aboard by now!

Here's the vid of the first time I laid eyes on her, the boat that is!

These two drawings were among the paperwork handed over to me with the boat. I have heard mention of the Santa Caterinas before and Santa Margherita but never Gipsy? To further add to the mystery: the drawings refer to port and starboard bunks in the aft cabin, but the Owl has a single double bed. I'm just loading a Youtube video but it's taking for ever.

That would look nice but I think as it's way down the priority list I think I'll just have a go at making look a bit more completed. I would to find a pic of it before the saw came out!

Hi John, It's not hinged but has two holes and two S/S pins at the foot. The wire stays have string at the bottom ends and I presume it's all to make it easy to take it down for bridges. Goodness only knows why it was sawn off but whatever the reason the job wasn't completed. I can almost see the point of wanting it shorter as it is taller than the top of the cabin. Gives me something to play with in between trips to the boat I guess!

I was thinking more along the lines of stretching a bit inner tube accross the gap to save taking it down for bridges?

Yes it has. Apologies for the poor quality photo, although it's taken on my phone, for some reason it's soft focussing.

Can anyone suggest an appropriate punishment for the person who did this?

Thanks John, I think I've been thrown by the round bar; it looks like a arrangement for a special bit of kit. But now I can see that removing the davits complete would leave a big gap in the rail and holes in the deck. It's probably close to a good solution but needs finishing properly with end caps to tidy it up.

Ok stand by your beds! Here is the first of around 4 million questions and I'll start you with an easy one: What the Dickens is going on here then? Or when is a davit not a davit? It looks like it's done this way for a definite purpose.

You may well have heard an almighty sigh of relief sometime on Wednesday afternoon around Brundall Gardens. The trip from Bowling to Clyde Boatyard went as well it could, given we were both (myself and the previous owner) relative novices. I was particularly bothered about the whereabouts of an 11,000 tonne fuel tanker "Songo Emerald" which was also using Rothesay Dock. Luckily it had gone by the time we travelled; I just didn't want to meet it in the river! The lift went really well on Monday, wait for the video. On inspection at Brundall the ship's bell had pulled it's screws out of the woodwork and the fridge had tried to escape it's orrifice. I thought that was the only damage until later when I went to fill the kettle and the water went horribly brown! I guess the lorry driver was in a hurry. This boat handles like a dream and we thoroughly enjoyed our little cruise between the boats in Brundall Bay and then out onto the river. I am no longer a Broads Virgin! That was my first time and although just a tiddly trip, I can already see the appeal of the Broads. We got her into the marina and a very nice chap helped us get her moored up, then it was off to the pub. We walked the mile back to The Yare where I had dined before, then we collected the vehicles. BTW have you seen the "double moon" at the Yare pub? Find it on Google Streetview. Back at BGM we gave her the first of many washes, fitted the cover and all of a sudden it was 5.30. Next trip will be a thorough inspection and high quality photographic session, and the start of a very long to do list. The pic shows her on a temporary mooring; she'll be moved along one place to starboard when the other boat moves. After the trauma of the move it feels like the fun is starting.

Is this an earlier one? I notice the different hull (the bow shape). I also note the sloping woodwork at the rear of the canopy. The Owl has that but it looks like a bad DIY job close up, where Seraphina has an open, steel track. I'm really looking forward to sorting this canopy conundrum. The Owl also has a continuous guardrail so I wonder if they all made to customer specs?

Thanks again Paul. Nice to see they even put the fenders on.

Hey Paul, That's great thanks. I just had a call from the Marina to ask when I was going to come and shift it. That's a good job all round then as the driver can get to his next collection in plenty of time. He's got to collect a boat for Aberdeen. I'll be over in the morning and see you if you're still around. Thanks again, I'll keep the pics for the scrap book if that's OK?

Latest news: She's almost in Norfolk as I type! They loaded her yesterday morning and got away around 12 noon. She should be arriving at Brundall Bay around 2.30 this afternoon. They will either put her in the water this afternoon or tomorrow morning depending on the planets lining up etc. I'll be over around mid morning tomorrow to take her round to Brundall Gardens. Anyone with nothing better to do (that's most of you looking at the times you all post!) would be welcome to nip along and take a look and say hello. To me or anyone else if you like. She looks a bit more scruffy now she's out of the water so good exterior clean is top of the to do list.

Thank you Speedtriple & Psychicsurveyor. It sound like it's going to be quite a social place around Brundall. Luckily I have plans for the installation of a large drinks cabinet! Won't have anything in it mind, but you can admire the varnish.