Boat in build pics (Squadron 78)
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MapisM
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All right, just tell me where to deliver tea and chocolate for yourself and your other 89 colleagues, and count me in for the next Sq85!You must remember that we are easily pleased here at Fairline.
Tea, chocolate and very satisfied customers is just about all we ask for
Apropos, out of curiosity, how are you going to deliver this new beast under that low bridge which is already a challenge for the 78?
PS: needless to say, I also join the other forumites' congratulations to jfm and all of you for such a gorgeous job. Even if sometimes I threw in some different views/suggestions, it doesn't mean that I didn't appreciate the overall result. Quite the opposite, in fact.
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DanT
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Thanks JFM, thats a very kind offer and I will let the rest of the team know that if they are holidaying in the south of France they need to pack their toolboxes along with the wife and kids
Seriously though, the overwhelming enthusiasm for what we do, from you and so many others on here has been a very welcome surprise. It is rare that we get to see or hear about the people who buy our boats, and to discover that there are many people out there who are as passionate about the boats we build as we are ourselves is extremely encouraging. I have to confess that I have been printing off alot of the compliments posted on this forum and putting them up on the notice boards within the factory, they are a fantastic morale booster!
I rekon we will have spent something like 3000 man days building your boat for you, and I would like to think you will have at least that many glorious days aboard it! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to impress and for being our new top PR man.
Happy sailing.
Dan
P.S. Have you made your mind up about a name yet, times running out.......
DanT
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All right, just tell me where to deliver tea and chocolate for yourself and your other 89 colleagues, and count me in for the next Sq85!
Apropos, out of curiosity, how are you going to deliver this new beast under that low bridge which is already a challenge for the 78?
PS: needless to say, I also join the other forumites' congratulations to jfm and all of you for such a gorgeous job. Even if sometimes I threw in some different views/suggestions, it doesn't mean that I didn't appreciate the overall result. Quite the opposite, in fact.
Thanks MapisM, it is always nice to hear positive feedback about what we do.
As for transporting the Sq85, I would guess that there would have to be a fair bit of final assembly/re-assembly done at our Ipswich facility. We have to remove some of the flybridge furniture from the Sq78 before it leaves Oundle for Ipswich to keep the height down, and I assume that the final transport height for the Sq85 would have to be identical as the Sq78 as there is so little room under the bridge.
Magnum
RIP
I'll be at LIBS on 7th jfm, so I look forward to having a good look at your new toy 
benjenbav
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It's a great joy to read DanT's comments and to see a company being proud of making a great product.
Now, if we can just get this thread up to 1,000, I reckon IPC might be persuaded to print a collector's edition - as a coffee table book maybe - for the pleasure of jfm's guests onboard.
Now, if we can just get this thread up to 1,000, I reckon IPC might be persuaded to print a collector's edition - as a coffee table book maybe - for the pleasure of jfm's guests onboard.
jfm
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Truth is many of your customers are indeed passionate about the product and get huge pleasure not just from sailing it but from knowing it's so well built. But there is generally little contact between you guys who build them and the customer, for lots of reasons including that the dealer is in the middle and customer's main relationship is with him. And often boats are sold as stock, so the question of visiting the factory doesn't arise. Before this I had 2 Sq58s but only vsited the line once because one was a stock boat (SIBS2008 boat) and the other was someone else's cancelled order so we bought it when it was 80% done. Anyweay, it has been a lot of fun seeing 78-70 grow from the keel up and get a feel for how it all works, plus knowing it is a unique boat
Yup, name is below (I have the name letters here on my desk; below is a simulation by yachtlite. The name might seem odd, but it means something to me so I like it
Not sure when we can fit the letters; if luck there might be 1/2day in Ipswich, or else while it's sitting around inside LIBS. Not sure. And stupidly i forgot to ask you guys to install a 24v feed, but I can just parallel onto the crew cabin 24v supply or something because these things only draw 1/4 amp
jfm
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I'll be at LIBS on 7th jfm, so I look forward to having a good look at your new toy
See you there Magnum. Same mobile as ever
benjenbav
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Truth is many of your customers are indeed passionate about the product and get huge pleasure not just from sailing it but from knowing it's so well built. But there is generally little contact between you guys who build them and the customer, for lots of reasons including that the dealer is in the middle and customer's main relationship is with him. And often boats are sold as stock, so the question of visiting the factory doesn't arise. Before this I had 2 Sq58s but only vsited the line once because one was a stock boat (SIBS2008 boat) and the other was someone else's cancelled order so we bought it when it was 80% done. Anyweay, it has been a lot of fun seeing 78-70 grow from the keel up and get a feel for how it all works, plus knowing it is a unique boat
Yup, name is below (I have the name letters here on my desk; below is a simulation by yachtlite. The name might seem odd, but it means something to me so I like it
Italian flagged, eh.
I know it's just a mock-up.
Firefly625
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Yup, name is below (I have the name letters here on my desk; below is a simulation by yachtlite. The name might seem odd, but it means something to me so I like it
jfm, I like the name... not sure why, but I think that will look very smart.
....The only trouble is everyone will think your are a sports promoter!.... or the CEO of Swedish Match.... but who cares!
jfm
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Tee hee. Or a dating agency? Your comment above though is very spooky. You have no idea how close you are to the truth. How come you've even heard of Swedish Match?
Firefly625
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Tee hee. Or a dating agency? Your comment above though is very spooky. You have no idea how close you are to the truth. How come you've even heard of Swedish Match?
Really!?
well I knew they were the makers of Swan Vesta's, its the sort of weird info that my brain is full of... which means I forget what I'm meant to be doing on a day to day basis!
jfm
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Really!?
Yup, they acquired Bryant & May in 1926 which contained the Swan Vesta brand. The whole Swedish Match/Ivar Kreuger (its founder) story is a fascinating piece of industrial history
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....The only trouble is everyone will think your are a sports promoter!.... or the CEO of Swedish Match.... but who cares!
Worse than that some peeps might think he's a Prem League footballer. Hey mister, are you Wayne Rooney
Actually I like the name too. Short and pithy
Firefly625
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...well going off topic somewhat, but just been having a read up on Ivar Kreuger. What a story... interestingly I did see he too had a passion for boats & in 1928 had built a 37 ft, 4.9 ton motor yacht, equipped with a V12, 31.9 liter Hispano-Suiza engine from the US company Wright, with 650 HP output, capable of more than 50 knots. The boat was called Svalan (Swallow).... 4.9T for 37ft seems lightweight, 650hp seems a load a power & 50kts in 1928.... what a machine!!!
MRC
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Font
Looking at the font, do you have a soft spot for Stuttgarts finest?
Looking at the font, do you have a soft spot for Stuttgarts finest?
coliholic
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Well first glance I thought it said MR TCM and was some sort of homage to..............
jfm
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...well going off topic somewhat, but just been having a read up on Ivar Kreuger. What a story... interestingly I did see he too had a passion for boats & in 1928 had built a 37 ft, 4.9 ton motor yacht, equipped with a V12, 31.9 liter Hispano-Suiza engine from the US company Wright, with 650 HP output, capable of more than 50 knots. The boat was called Svalan (Swallow).... 4.9T for 37ft seems lightweight, 650hp seems a load a power & 50kts in 1928.... what a machine!!!
Yup, he has a colourful history and was a keen boater in Stockholm. He was pretty ecentric and had a boardroom table that was like 1/3rd of a polo mint. He sat at the top of the arc and could see everyone, but those on the inside of the radius were at a negotiating disadvantage and placed there deliberately. I have spent much time in that beautiful building, 15 Vastra Tradgardsgatan in Stockholm, though it was quite a long time ago now.
jfm
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Tee hee. It is the same font I think. www.yachtlite.com who made the letters call it ferdi but funkymonkey calls it 911 or something porsche-ish
No I'm not a Porsche fan at all. Never had one
jfm
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Update: It was loaded onto a truck 9-10am this morning and left Oundle, headed for Ipswich. About 80miles I think, and journey takes 2 days (they go with police and have to dismantle street furniture as they go!). Despite the snow, the trucking firm and police are happy that the trip can be done. It should get to Fairline's Ipswich base tomorrow (Friday) mid afternoon, and it will get assembled over the weekend (rudders, props, radar mast etc) then launched Monday
A few pics follow. Not much ground clearance for the truck! I wasn't there; these pics were kindly sent to me by Fairline
A few pics follow. Not much ground clearance for the truck! I wasn't there; these pics were kindly sent to me by Fairline