Pia Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I have just joined the forum as I am now the proud(!) owner of a very unloved and tatty Dawncraft Dandy. I know it is considered an 'ugly duckling', but I fell in love with her straight away. She is in need of lots of TLC, involving hours of work, and of course money, and is unlikely to see the water any day soon. When she does, the southern broads will be her home, and I am hoping to find her a mooring as close to Rockland as possible. I am determined to restore her to her former glory, and hope to tap established members for all sort of advice and information - starting with electrics (including current regulations). Does anyone out there have any links to websites/names of qualified electricians that can help, or any other advice how to get started? I will of course be posting photos of progress, but here is a starter. Thanks in advance. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Hi Pia, Welcome! If you google boat Safety Scheme Certificate, there is a PDF of the basic rules and regs for electrics etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Welcome Pia, The Dandy is a fine little craft, and probably the most spacious for her length. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Hi PiaA very warm welcome aboard from me.She is a lovely little boat, sorry can't help with the restoration but I know a man who can, I'm sure Alan {JawsOrca) will be along soon, if anyone knows about project boats it's Alan amongst others of courseGrace 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watershed Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Any boat that gets you out there on the water is,IMHO,a good boat. There's a lot of folk who would never get afloat if they didn't do it by hard work and sheer determination 'doing up' a project boat. You should see the state of mine! Welcome to world of boat ownership and good luck. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwellian Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Welcome from me. Looking forward to the updates. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebbtide Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Welcome Pia. Good luck with the restoration. I am sure many people will be able to offer advice. There's a few of these boats about. I am not sure I agree that she is an "Ugly Duckling" I hope you have many happy days on the water with her. Maurice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Hello Pia,Welcome to the forum from Tan & myself.If you look through the various headings in forums you will see a wealth of information such as boat yards, BSS inspectors, suppliers such as chandlers and a section on services.Here is a short cut to the services section:-http://www.thenorfolkbroads.net/forum/forum/87-services/RegardsAlan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlesprite Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Hi and welcome Pia, I should say there is know such thing as an ugly boat, just ugly owners but I don't want you to take that personally 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 and welcome to the forum.. good luck with your project.. she looks like a lot of work there.. This is a good book (http://www.abebooks.co.uk/12-Volt-Bible-Boats-Miner-Brotherton/7406578810/bd?cm_mmc=gmc-_-gmc-_-PLA-_-v01) maybe worth grabbing.. Please also do a blog of your restoration project in the restoration section of the forum it helps get the through the dark nights and it's helps see what you've achieved!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 Thanks everyone for all that info. It is a great start, and I will certainly do a blog of the progress. So far it is all de-construction! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaters Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Welcome from us as well.We did a restoration some years back very satisfying and was proud of the end result .My personal regret was stripping it all out and it seemed a log haul for me to see the end .My friend did his boat but replaced as he went working towards getting it useable and doing jobs while enjoying the boat .Just my thoughts !Enjoy ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 There's a bloke called Griff who comes on the forum from time to time, He tried a restoration project a while back. Made a right pig's ear of it so I've heard. I'm sure he'll be along in good time to tell you where he went wrong. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Hi Pia Welcome from another Newbie Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 And a warm "Welcome Aboard" from us, Pia! I built our first boat from marine ply and bits scrounged out of the tip near Stanton where Shetland Boats dumped left-overs... but she was ours and we managed to get 5 of us into an 18ft boat! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 Hi Remember me? I bought my Dawncraft Dandy in September 2014, and it was in a pretty sad state. I was hoping to get it on the water within a year, but due to major family commitments, it took a lot longer than expected, but I finally got there. It took nearly FOREVER to scrape off the numerous layers of paint and remove all the random fixings and fittings previous owners patched her up with. damaged bits of fibreglass were repaired, side windows were removed, cleaned up and re-fixed; The interior was completely stripped out, warped cupboard doors replaced and everything repainted and varnished. I spent hours trawling the internet for correct fixtures and fixings (as opposed to what happens to be in the shed, like previous owners!) and tracked down manufacturers of parts such as rubber fenders, and even a guy who could build a replacement screen from original Dawncraft plans. I treated myself to replacing the driver's screen as the original was practically perforated with holes from previous repairs and beyond salvage. There are still bits and pieces to do, such as sorting out seating etc., but we got her on the water last week - and she didn't sink (phew!) I have named her Mie Marie (after my mum who passed away recently). If you see me on the southern broads, give us a wave! MVI_2403.AVI 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Congratulations on a job well gone. May you have many happy hours on the rivers with her. Iain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Well done - Respect Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Nice one, just needs an NBN flag! Thanks for sharing your project with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Hi and welcome back this is good to see, I remember reading your earlier post when you got the boat, It's good to see your progress, the boat's looking great. sorry to hear of your mum's passing, what a lovely tribute to her happy boating and please keep us informed 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Hello Pia, What a transformation your mum would have been proud and the naming of your boat is a fitting tribute. Could we please have some pictures of when you launch her. Regards Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound2Please Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 The naming of your boat is a fitting tribute to your late mother. You have done the boat well, and welcome back from me and the Wench (some call her Inge). Charlie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Hi Pia A very warm welcome back from me, the Boat looks fantastic, what a transformation and a wonderful tribute to your Mum, every time you set sail she will watch over you, I'm sure Well done you Grace 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Nice work Pia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Well done looking good Pia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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