A few piccies

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A budding photographer waits for the arrival of James Le Constructeur's new chariot.

Is this another forumites boat I see before me?

Time to see if the Newtown Creek water speed record can be broken whilst pushing a 3 inch wake.

Surely it's too cold to swim?

Errrk! At least we have the GPS location of his last known position.

It's life Jim, but not as we know it.

Finally, the red carpet is unrolled and Vega does a lap of honour.

After the main event, we see if we can burn up a cruise ship. It takes a while, but flat water and Volvo Penta prevail in the end.

The skipper needs the odd reminder that it's not a dinghy.

Heading back.

 

[sarabande]

really good to see so many genuine grins.

Hope you all enjoy lots of happy sea (s)miles together.

 

[alt]

More pics of ur S28 please - I love those machines... me want me want!

 

[Renegade_Master]

Great pics S28 , very brave of you to have a swim, I havent been in yet and I'm in Spain.



Oh by the way a guy out here has leg probs on his S28, how much do you reckon new or reconned legs would be?

 

[Alistairr]

Fantastic pics, S28.
Great to see boats being enjoyed by all the family.

I also love the S28, me want too!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Cheers

Al.

 

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Oh by the way a guy out here has leg probs on his S28, how much do you reckon new or reconned legs would be?

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Not sure. Have seen them at £3000 per leg for a DP-E?
I'd ask col / volvopaul / spannerman

 

[jimmy_the_builder]

Nice pics! Good to see you yesterday, although disappointed to miss the swimming display... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Cheers
Jimmy

 

[John100156]

Great shots and good to see children wearing correctly fitted lifejackets!

I've seen so many kids here in Spain running along pontoons and sitting on boats without any!

All credit to both of you!

We need to look after the next generation of Mobo's - nice boat too!

 

[STEVEDUNSTABLE]

looks like a nice day had by all. i asume mr s28 drinks his antifeeze neat. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif nice pics.

 

[RogerRat]

Nice post Dave,


We had to leave yesterday due to one of my dogs taking a turn for the worse, waiting for the dreaded phone call now. (don't think she'll make it) /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Would have to happen on the best weekend for three years. /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

Glad you had a good 'un!

Nice looking boat Jimmy, so clean! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[strakeryrius]

Great Post.

God you were brave going in. We were a bit further along the coast and I really fancied it - until I put a toe in the water!

Must get some fluffy mascots for the nav position too - no boat is complete without them. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[PowerYachtBlog]

nice pics
had a great weekend too, and just came in after three days on the water and 30 degrees plus of temperature
go Summer

 

[AndieMac]

They probably don't need to hear the temperature bit PY.. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[LAMBADA]

Re. the second piccie: who on earth would put a hankie and stick on a lovely Fairy.

 

[PowerYachtBlog]

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Re. the second piccie: who on earth would put a hankie and stick on a lovely Fairy.

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still remains one of the most beautiful boats ever made....

 

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It's not an original Fairey, but a Swordsman 40.

The "small" engine options are Cummins 380's.
Going for "large" can get you Seatek 725's.

More details HERE.

 

[rickp]

Yes, I got a snap of a forumite too!

And this one, as mentioned in another post:

We hadn't planned to stay so long, just Friday night as we'd a table booked in the New Inn - but due to the gorgeous weather, and my laziness we stayed 3 nights. Did a bit of bbqing...

Watched some stunning sunsets

Anchor lights

This guy didn't seem at all worried by drying out..

Spent Monday at Buckler's Hard walking up to Beaulieu in sunshine once the squall had passed. Returned this morning where the crew got drenched putting fenders out. Fortunately it had all stopped by the time I had to come out and adjust the mooring warps /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[AndieMac]

Have you ever taken a 'bad' photo Rick? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[rickp]

Hah, yes. Thousands.

 

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It is said that the button that has the biggest contribution to overall photographic quality is "delete".

What's left are some stunning images, though... What camera / lens ?