All excited

[pau1gray]

Well the deed is done and we are now the new owners of a Sealine S23, I know that I can here a few boo's and hisses in the background, but after alot of shopping around we decided that this was the boat for us.

We are now off to Southampton to pick her up and take her back to Plymouth, I just can't believe that everything went through so smoothly and in time for the great weather this weekend.

I would like to thank all the people on this forum who have helped us out with all the little niggles that cropped up along the way and I promise not to post too many photo's whn we get back on Sunday night.

I'd also like to recommend a few people who have helped us out namely, Solent Motor Yachts who have been no end of help, Duncan and Hugo from Saunders Morgan Harris who did our survey and were very very helpful and honest, the people at Lombard Marine Finance who also helped us out with great speed and efficiency. Finally Kyle Wood who is helping us to take the boat back this weekend and show us the boat.

I'd also like to thank my parents and Anne's parents ya da ya da ya da ya da

P.S. If we get stuck this weekend and anyone else helps out I'll also give you a mention /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[longjohnsilver]

Happy days ahead, are you taking her back to Plymouth by sea? Great w/e for it if you are.

 

[hlb]

A long lonely trip across Lyme bay in a little boat though, at this time of year.

 

[jhr]

Congrats. Nothing wrong with the boat you've chosen.

I'd second Hugo Morgan-Harris - he surveyed my boat and did an excellent and thorough job, without complaining about the fact that I was watching him all the time. Very instructive!

 

[pau1gray]

Well what a weekend - the weather was excellent and the trip went without a hitch....could have done with a few extra layers on though /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Managed to motor all the way back in around 7 hours - It was good to have Kyle onboard (an excellent security blanket) and he even provided the coffee and sandwiches.

 

[Alistairr]

Great stuff, but where are the pics??

Al.

 

[Aardee]

"Managed to motor all the way back in around 7 hours"

Just as well, the S23 sails like a pig /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[breezer5012]

"the S23 sails like a pig'

How do you mean?

 

[Renegade_Master]

"Managed to motor all the way back "

is more a raggie term thats what he means, mobos usually say cruised thats all

 

[breezer5012]

Ah! I get it now. Relatively new to this and obviously haven't got the lingo sussed yet /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[pau1gray]

Re: All excited - Here\'s the Photos

Leaving the Hamble

Anne(see previous post) and Kyle having a chat

Calshot - My stomping ground circa 1976 aged 6

Obligatory Wake Shot /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Arty Needles Shot

It really was Flat Calm

Arriving Home

Hope you all enjoy

 

[Alistairr]

Re: All excited - Here\'s the Photos

Yip, lovely pics, well done, have a great time with the boat.

Cheers

Al.

 

[breezer5012]

Re: All excited - Here\'s the Photos

Thanks Al. Say hello to Inchmurrin for us next time you pass - Helensburgh / Dumbarton used to be my stomping ground until two years ago. I still miss the scenery!

 

[nicho]

Take no notice of the boos and hisses - we've had 7 Sealines, and we've loved all of them. Congrats on the new boat, and boy, that's the sort of sea I like!!!