18 month project completed at last

[Double Vision]

We bought "Bluebelle" September 2012 with grass growing on her decks,ripped covers, and a smell down below so bad that even rats would turn their noses up at such a dwelling! Basically we threw most of the contents of the boat away as the previous owner had fitted new engines (which is all we paid for) and the boat came free. Looking forward to the spring now!

 

[dustywings]

Sounds interesting but i am afraid your attachments are not working for me.

 

[lisilou]

Not working here either

 

[paultallett]

As dustywings said, not working but would love to hear more!!

What kind of boat is she, engines, where do you keep her......

 

[Double Vision]

Thanks guys. I think they should be ok now. I had 2 years away from the forum and the uploading procedure has changed since then.

 

[maverickofpoole]

Nope still not working here

 

[Stork_III]

Thanks guys. I think they should be ok now. I had 2 years away from the forum and the uploading procedure has changed since then.

No not working for me. They all show Image 0027 when you hover.

 

[Double Vision]

As dustywings said, not working but would love to hear more!!

What kind of boat is she, engines, where do you keep her......

She is a Searay 290 with twin Merc 4.3L (190hp) We berth at Sovereign Harbour Eastbourne. Not the best cruising ground but have many friends there and its only 8 miles from home.

 

[MrB]

noop, still don't work.

 

[Pinnacle]

Works for me. She looks great - many congrats!

 

[oGaryo]

wasn't working for me 30 secs ago but is now.. I can only imagine what she looked like. certainly looks stunning now

 

[Double Vision]

OK. Take 3. Are they up there?

 

[maverickofpoole]

Yes all working now she looks stunning

 

[rafiki_]

Bluebelle looks fantastic. Well done on your hard work.

 

[paultallett]

Wow!! She looks amazing, in very good condition!! Do you have any before pictures??

 

[lisilou]

She looks great! She must feel a loved bunny now.
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[Erik C]

Just curious, what caused the bad smell?

 

[MYStargazer]

She looks fantastic. I'm working on a similar project. Some before and during pictures would be great!

 

[dkm]

Nice job, good luck with this season

 

[RogerRat]

We bought "Bluebelle" September 2012 with grass growing on her decks,ripped covers, and a smell down below so bad that even rats would turn their noses up at such a dwelling! Basically we threw most of the contents of the boat away as the previous owner had fitted new engines (which is all we paid for) and the boat came free. Looking forward to the spring now!

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Hi Paul,
So this is the boat mentioned in your other post 'old' post. Like you, I've been quiet on here for a couple of years too and piccy posting has changed muchly. The illustrated post I put up earlier was too big for private posting so I had to go and find my photo bucket account... That was when the fun started.

Anyway, the 290 looks very fine and I actually prefer those lines on a SeaRay. It looks like you've really got her back up to her former glory.
Well Done!

SO, now it's finished... What's the next boat on your list? :ambivalence:

Over :encouragement:

Roger