Boat polishing pics - and a slight mishap

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Spent the fri/sat at the boat finishing the last remaining bits of polishing, cleaning the outside cushions, cleaning up the interior and just generally making the boat ready for the looming re-launch which might be two weeks early this year.

As I mentioned in Nick_H's thread, I also used 3M products and was again happy with the results.

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Interior took some time too, but got there in the end. It won't look as clean again this year...

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Had a bit of a moment as well. I decided to take a break and take some more pictures in and around the shed. I had the camera round my neck and under the arm and started backing down the swim platform steps, when my foot slipped on the then wet bathing platform and the camera slid to the front. In an effort to keep the camera from landing into the bucket you see on the pic below, I reacted by straightening myself. This resulted in me loosing balance and starting to fall backwards. As I realized that there wasn't going back, I turned and reached for the guardrail of the boat behind mine (lower right corner in the pic). Somehow I landed on my feet but the camera didn't take at all well the 2 meter plus plunge into the concrete...

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After picking up the pieces I could find and looking at the nasty crack on the body I thought, 'better you than me'. A swollen finger and a bruise on the back was peanuts. A very effective and fortunate reminder to be more careful in the future. I might invest on a proper ladder in the autumn :).

So, no further pics at this time I'm afraid, it's time to approach the insurance co and start looking for a replacement as I think that the body and the 24-70 lens have had it.
 
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Your boat looks fantastic Scubaman. I bet you can't wait to get her launched.
Sorry to hear of you mishap. Unfortunately these things are easily done in the heat of the moment.
 
Thanks for posting the pics you managed to get SM, that is true dedication to the cause! :)

The boat looks great, as usual.

Bad luck regarding the slip over and camera damage. When I first saw the photos, I noticed how close your port side neighbour is, but thank goodness he (and the bow rail) was there!

Good luck with insurance claim and hope to see some more "shed shots" after the bruises heal.
 
AndieMac said:
Bad luck regarding the slip over and camera damage. When I first saw the photos, I noticed how close your port side neighbour is, but thank goodness he (and the bow rail) was there!
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It was actually the guardrail on the right in the pic that I grabbed (fixed the text now). But yes, I shan't be complaining about the tight spacing between the boats anymore. It really wouldn't have been nice to land on my back on the concrete, especially with some of the debris on the floor.

Hope this serves as a reminder to us all of the benefits of the good old H&S :).

Anyway, where's that spec sheet for the D6...
 
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scubaman said:
Anyway, where's that spec sheet for the D6...
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Dunno what you're looking for exactly (and what D6 flavour), but you might have a look here, to start with:
http://www.volvopenta.com/volvopent...board/enginerange/Pages/p_diesel_inboard.aspx

Good to hear that you managed to avoid getting hurt badly, K. That's what really matter, at the end of the day.
Pity for the camera anyway, particularly if it was your very nice Canon 5D?

Oh, and congrats for the cleaning job. Aida really looks ready for a boat show! :)
 
MapisM said:
Dunno what you're looking for exactly (and what D6 flavour), but you might have a look here, to start with:
http://www.volvopenta.com/volvopent...board/enginerange/Pages/p_diesel_inboard.aspx

Good to hear that you managed to avoid getting hurt badly, K. That's what really matter, at the end of the day.
Pity for the camera anyway, particularly if it was your very nice Canon 5D?

Oh, and congrats for the cleaning job. Aida really looks ready for a boat show! :)
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Hi,

Sorry, I should have been more precise, I meant the Canon 6D. Yep, it was my 5D mk ii and my favourite lens, the 24-70 mm that got smashed. Thing is that due to the lens upgrade by Canon, to get the equivalent lens new, I'd have to pay double the price I paid originally. I'll have to see how my insurance co reacts to that :). I still have the 24-105 F4 so I'll be ok with that once I get a new body.

The 5D mk III seems very nice of course, but based on the few reviews I've read it appears that the 6D offers plenty for a lot less money. I'd be very interested in hearing opinions on this of course.
 
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LOL, I was indeed wondering what some Volvo engines specs had to see with the accident... :D
...and on second thought, you surely have engines bigger than the D6 on your boat!

Sorry, no 6D experience (other than playing a bit with one in a shop, but just enough to confirm that it does feel a nice bit of kit).
You might post a thread on the Lounge, there's plenty of photographic competence around there...
 
On a different note: thank you all for your kind comments regarding the cleaning. She would look good thanks to the very nice and bright lighting provided by the new Cantalupis. Thank you again, J, they are fab! :)

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Not meant to dismiss your lovely (and shiny!) boat, but your last pic makes me curious, and I must ask .
What's the boat on your stern?
Aside from offering you a useful handle, she looks a fine vessel indeed...! :)
 
I haven't had a proper nose around but I think she is a one off made to the owners specs. She seems to be very solidly constructed, the guard rails are twice the diameter I have on mine. There isn't a weld to be seen and the paintwork seems nice so yep, appears to be a fine vessel. I'm sure the hull is strong enough to spend the winter in the water but I assume the owner prefers the comfort of a heated shed to keep the interior nice.

It needs to be said though that sometimes these designs are perhaps most appreciated by the owner and the emphasis has been on the ease of construction and functionality, rather than proportionate looks, but she looks a nice vessel. I'll have a closer look next time I'm around.
 
Thankfully you were ok! My dad had a fall when the boat was in the shed. Using the swim ladder to climb off the boat he tried to spring himself away from the boat at the last step (not far off the ground thankfully!!) but the swim ladder (not fit for this purpose) sprung with him and his foot basically got stuck. He fell back and banged his head off our dinghies outboard prop cutting his scalp which required stitches.

We're certainly more cautious moving round the boat when it's on the hard since!

Ps the boat looks great!
 
Whopper said:
Thankfully you were ok! My dad had a fall when the boat was in the shed. Using the swim ladder to climb off the boat he tried to spring himself away from the boat at the last step (not far off the ground thankfully!!) but the swim ladder (not fit for this purpose) sprung with him and his foot basically got stuck. He fell back and banged his head off our dinghies outboard prop cutting his scalp which required stitches.

We're certainly more cautious moving round the boat when it's on the hard since!

Ps the boat looks great!
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Ouch! The hinged duck board ladders are convenient but do contribute to many accidents due to there movement, especially when rushing is involved. Most of us would have been caught at some stage.
 
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