Springsong Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 I have been very neglectful for the past few years but we are now afloat. So I will put a link into Flickr for you to at least look at the photos of the restoration if you were to be interested. https://www.flickr.com/photos/120502375@N07/14701553460/ If you use the white arrows you can scroll down the photos. Thank you. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 She's beautiful Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Hello Barry,I am glad to hear you are now afloat.Thank you so much for the pictures of the finished boat. You should be very proud of the work that you have done on the boat in the last few years.RegardsAlan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springsong Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Thank you both, I am looking forward to using her now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel falcon Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Thanks for the pictures and all the posts of the restoration, she looks superb, and a credit to all your efforts, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Wow she looks stunning inside and out! Lots and lots of hard work has clealy gone into her.. Happy enjoying her now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springsong Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Thank you all for your kind words. Still too much to do and no time to do it, but we will get there. See you on the water make yourselves known if you see us moored although it may not be me on board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Congratulations Barry, so pleased you are afloat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finny Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Wow .....take a bow gentlemen she looks fantastic .and Barry its been a pleasure reading all so far - be a shame if you didn't update us with her progress every now and thenmany thanks Finny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Wow wow wow! Congratulations as a retired tradesman, and having worked in the past with top rate craftsmen, you have done yourselves, and the lovely boat proud. Now get out on the rivers, and enjoy the fruits of your labours. Iain. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springsong Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Thank you all for your kind comments. We had a huge rain storm yesterday which has thrown up a few problems which we are sorting as we speak. Yes Iain we fully intend to be out and about very soon. We have the engine up and running with forward and reverse operational. The loo is being fitted, which like everything else on this project is not straight forward it seems.. Once all the drilling and cutting is finished a thorough cleaning before the upholstery goes in. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Hi Barry, Are you going to keep her in the wet shed or is it a case of ££££ for a decent cover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 That rain storm will have done you a favour - at least you will have found out the source of any leaks before the soft furnishings go in. Once you start using her proper and spend a few nights onboard then and only then will you come across a host of little finishing / tweaking jobs - all part of the fun and getting her 'Just Right' - it takes time and the dreaded £'s but all very much worthwhile and enjoyable getting her sorted too. So pleased you are afloat. Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Hi Barry, at least you have all the inexpensive bit out of the way! She is looking great. well done to everyone involved.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springsong Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 There is plenty going on but not really much to photograph. I spent most of today screwing on the external chrome window surrounds. They had just been put on temporarily with Phillips screws they had to come out and slotted screws put in. Chrome ones are getting increasingly difficult to get so I have plumped for stainless domed head screws. The inverter is being wired up as you can see some heavy duty wire going in there. The coffee machine is now installed so espresso, cappuccino or latte all available or indeed instant, but milk is in short supply as the fridge has yet to be fitted. We are awaiting a fuse box to be fitted near the shore power inlet, once that is fitted then the fridge can go in and we can have cold milk. I have painted the port side window casements but it is very difficult to photograph them because of the light, but believe me they look alright. The starboard ones are a bit of a problem for me with the bunks/sofas being in the way, but I will keep trying. So most systems are working now, certainly all the 12 volt stuff is, the 240 volt is causing more of a problem.There is plenty going on but not really much to photograph. I spent most of today screwing on the external chrome window surrounds. They had just been put on temporarily with Phillips screws they had to come out and slotted screws put in. Chrome ones are getting increasingly difficult to get so I have plumped for stainless domed head screws. The inverter is being wired up as you can see some heavy duty wire going in there. The coffee machine is now installed so espresso, cappuccino or latte all available or indeed instant, but milk is in short supply as the fridge has yet to be fitted. We are awaiting a fuse box to be fitted near the shore power inlet, once that is fitted then the fridge can go in and we can have cold milk. I have painted the port side window casements but it is very difficult to photograph them because of the light, but believe me they look alright. The starboard ones are a bit of a problem for me with the bunks/sofas being in the way, but I will keep trying. So most systems are working now, certainly all the 12 volt stuff is, the 240 volt is causing more of a problem. https://www.flickr.com/photos/126518448@N02/15279498845/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/126518448@N02/15279498845/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Mine's a cappuccino please Barry, one sugar Doug. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springsong Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 healthy boat this sweeteners only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Coffee, yes please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springsong Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 You all know where I am just bring milk and sugar if you need it, and thank you everyone for your very kind comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowjo Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Great job there Barry! looks like all those YEARS of work have paid off, we saw you know who in Asda a few months ago and he said it was coming along nicely. I hope he appreciates all the work you've put in or he will have to deal with Judi, I'll be keeping an eye out for her around Broadsedge I don't want you lot scratching the gel coat on my new/old boat, I have a lot of varnish work to do and if it comes up like yours I'll be happy, I'm trying some new varnish on this one so it's going to be a bit experimental, hopefully we will see you all out and about in the near future,, Frank,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springsong Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 Thank you all for your kind comments, Griff please stop mentioning money, and Clive I thought so too but it just goes on and on and on.. Frank I shall endeavour to miss your gel coat as soon as I know what to miss ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springsong Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 Well having said the widows are difficult to photograph you can see for yourselves. The first one has been glossed and the second with tape on is still in undercoat, although I did in fact gloss it yesterday. The heads are coming on. The flooring is down and the loo plinth is painted and in position; I am just giving the paint as long as possible to harden off to avoid (hopefully) any damage. The photo of the bulkhead shows the two chrome mounting brackets for the top of the heated towel rail; having put these up it occurred to me that the bottom ones would likely be knocked while fitting the loo and being in the modern trend are only chrome plated plastic (ugh) but price is king. Still at least I know it will fit and that the mounting blocks behind the ply are in their correct places, some result considering my measuring skills. https://www.flickr.com/photos/126518448@N02/15334997446/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springsong Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 A good day today; we now have a working loo and a working fridge. The fridge is not in its final position because I suspect they will want it out for the BSS and I also think that once in position it will be very difficult to get out. To add to that I am hoping to get some of the oak floor down before the fridge goes in. As you can see from the photos the loo is in position and operating with just the control panel to go on. I am quite pleased with the way it is coming on in the heads. https://www.flickr.com/photos/126518448@N02/15380102435/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Looking really good Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Wow, she`s really looking something now Barry. I`d love to see her underway in 3 weeks time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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