merlin65uk Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 This thread will contain various bits of information about our coming adventures with the Shetland Speedwell we've just bought called Susie! (F929) As a start we found her online at Norfolk Boat Sales in Wroxham. Her previous owner had sadly passed away and the family put her up for sale, when we chanced upon the advert and made arrangements to go and view her. Although getting on in years, she has fared quite well, all things considered! Yes, there are areas that require attention, but for the moment she is more than capable of giving us some new memories and time to plan how we will approach said 'areas'. Happily the short trip out before buying her proved a good one, goes without saying really, so we made preparations to move her from Wroxham onto the Thurne nearer to home. While planning the trip I was a little concerned about the old bridge at Potter Heigham and whether we could negotiate it safely. So scoured the internet to see if I could find out about the tide times etc. This was achieved when I came across this website (Trust me, it's true) WillyWeather giving what I would say is some very good information. Since she has been home, we have had a couple of little trips in her and I have managed to rectify some of the 'smaller jobs' that couldn't really wait... We look forward to telling you about how we get on with Susie and what she gets up to in the future. For now though, thanks for reading this and if you see us, give us a wave. Adam & Tracy 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Hi Adam & Tracy to the forum and thanks for the write up. I'm really looking forward to following your progress Happy Boating 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Hello! Looking forward to hearing how you get on with Susie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Welcome aboard once again, Adam and Tracy Susie is a real cutie, looking forward to reading your adventures with her, good luck and have fun Grace p.s Photos would be good too (Deebee can be a tad nosy ) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin65uk Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 The good lady and I went out for a little trip this evening. Not quite the we\ather we had in mind, but we enjoyed ourselves anyway. Even did a spot of tidying up too... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addicted Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 This is good OK England You'll rarely get anything like weather you have in mind! Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addicted Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 This is good old England You'll rarely get anything like the weather you have in mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Hi Merlin, we have a share in Lightning, a 43 x 12 spacious cruiser, yet for some reason, I always love te idea of cruising on a much smaller boat. I always find smaller boats to be much more cosy and enjoyable. I hope we meet up on the rivers some time. Regards to you both ........ Neil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 she will be the envy of many when they're moored up waiting to get under "that bridge " 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin65uk Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 Had a nice trip to Somerton yesterday evening. What a gorgeous sunset and view of Martham Ferry on the way home. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin65uk Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 Too good not to share IMO. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaptinKev Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 4 hours ago, merlin65uk said: Too good not to share IMO. A fire in the sky, simply beautiful and a great photo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TostockTimonier Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Should be a contender for the calendar. sorry for the part post, annoying virtual keyboard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin65uk Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 A quick update... Not as epic as Robins trip , but I took Susie up to Richardsons yesterday, to take her out today for this winters repair works. It got a bit choppy and chilly on Barton broad. (Not as rough as the north sea though eh!) Moored overnight outside Richardsons yard. Hauled out & checked over ready for transport. The work began with an initial pressure wash off. Stripping out began today, removing parts to be painted and accessing repair needs. I have 2 weeks leave in which to complete essential repairs before heading back to her home mooring on the river Thurne. 10 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 That`s the beauty of small trailable boats, pull them out on a trailer. Not ours, a massive crane and half a dozen people needed. I bet she`s cozy inside, especially in the rain?. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selsie Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Super boat, cosy and warm together, keep us up dated with progress. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Should I decide to return to ownership I will go for a Family 4, Kestrel or Black Hawk for precisely the same reason:- Potter available to pass most of the time and with a beam of 6' 10" not difficult. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin65uk Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 Work continues today with more stripping out of the old and finding what needs to be purchased. U fendering. Old seating and carpeting. Lots of glue removal to be done! Lots to do in 2 weeks! Further ahead than I thought I would be, so all going well at the moment. As long as parts arrive on time, or are available locally, all should be good. Onwards and upwards... 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Looking forward to seeing more pics as you progress :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finny Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Another good thread coming through - good luck with the re-furb Finny 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selsie Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 As the other arf (Lulu) says, look forward to seeing your progress 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin65uk Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 Progress report.... Roof in cabin to strip back. Sides in cabin to clean up. Windows & rubbers to replace. New decals to order & fit. Lots of tidying up to do as well. Sharp blades are really sharp!! Planning on making new windows myself. Plenty of polishing has been done & quite a bit more to do... All in all though, things are moving along quite nicely. Some of the more stubborn jobs are taking longer than hoped, but they haven't halted proceeding yet. Half day tomorrow to purchase carpets and accessories etc. Antifoul going on in the afternoon, so should start to look half decent from there onwards. It's been a bit of a slog, with long days and the one injury (I just can't multitask!) but it gets me out of the washing up for a few days... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finny Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 It's not a proper restoration unless you have blooded evidence finny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Ouch!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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