ExSurveyor Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Finally finished all the jobs on my new boat. Having sold the Broom Scorpio I have a 10 year old Shetland Family Four, acquired locally, I decided to have it on the drive for a week to cut and polish it and generally tidy it up before bringing it up to Norfolk. Then I broke my foot with a nasty spiral break. I have ended up with it here for 6 weeks but I have added considerably to the list of jobs. Every job took 3 times as long as it should and I had to keep resting my foot to avoid Matron giving me grief. I managed, Cut and polish with a ceramic coating, New carpets, Reseal all windows, cleats and through hull fittings. Tighten every screw and bolt, nothing had been tightened in 10 years. Fit security bolts to the outboard. Fit new helm seats. I went for large base free-standing adjustable pedastals usually found in posh bars and comfortable marine seats, the same as supplied to the RNLI for passengers seats in the largest lifeboats, adjustable arms, back and lumbar support. I did remove the lap belts though. I hate uncomfortable seats. Rebuild the cabin door and hatch cover. This was made from hardwood ply with oak edging. The oak came from a victorian drop leaf table I dismantled last year. 7 coats of yacht varnish later I now hate yacht varnish. I redesigned the door to fold and lift off for storage. Today the children and grandchildren came for the name changing ceremony. Three of the grandchildren have had boats named after them. The fourth one, Knight, was last on the list. He loves chess and is a bright and funny 10 year old. He did the full ceremony including the proper names for each of the four winds and a splash of the fizzy stuff for each. He then quietly finished off the rest of the glass. Tuesday I will be towing it up to Norfolk for launching and 10 days resting my foot 13 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 She’s looking very smart , lovely boat !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbx5 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Looks great well done 👍 John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Looks good but you are putting a curse on it by using the F word. There's no such thing as finished! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPlant Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Lovely post, well done, enjoy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floydraser Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Is it like a house? I mean will it positively affect the value of the boats moored near it? I hope so! Well done, a really nice job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Nice one. Congratulations Griff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Oooh well done! It looks super! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Looks lovely! The kids look chuffed to bits. Bet you are too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 Towed to Brundall without incident and now afloat. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Like your use of a snubber for the side haul. Very good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 It can get a bit bouncy when some boats are in a hurry. This one is a lot more stable than the little Broom was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Looks very good,and you did the work with a broken foot.Well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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