andy maxime
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Lucky you. I did part one of the process today and can't wait to get my paws on the boat!
Boat purchase completed!
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ACE
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CONGRATULATION on your new boat may you have many happy hours/days aboard... 
scubaman
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Thank you again for you kind wishes!
Here are a couple of pics Volvopaul kindly took while he was onboard yesterday.
Here are a couple of pics Volvopaul kindly took while he was onboard yesterday.
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BlueSkyNick
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I know the boat and its owners, and how well they have taken care of her. I am sure you wont be disappointed.
andy maxime
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Well if what I am told of her history is correct you mix in very posh circles! Good to know she has been well looked after
Thepipdoc
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Congratulations.
I'm in Helsinki at the beginning of May - if you're berthing in the marina there I'll spend a while looking for your new big boys toy.
I'm in Helsinki at the beginning of May - if you're berthing in the marina there I'll spend a while looking for your new big boys toy.
volvopaul
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Binks is a lovely boat, my wife and I viewed her as a possible purchase when our boat was under offer, just window shopping now though.
The boat has all we wanted, I'd have even given up the Avon rib as there was no crane, but after spending yesterday servicing her engines and genny getting on and off was so easy even though it was moored away from the transom gate, she has only done just over 300 hours, I lifted the alloy chequer plate to clean up after work was completed to find bright White gelcoat , where on some boats you can find the exact opposite.
Ease of service, well the port motor is easy, but the stb motor required the settee removing to gain access to the anodes and impeller, half a dozen screws and it was on the bathing platform, another part of floor to unscrew and enough room to lift the engines out!.
That's how they all should be, the phantom 46 is just that bit wider and needs no furniture removal apart from the corner of the settee. But the 43 is a wonderful package, this one is pristine condition, the genny has done just a shade over 100 hours.
Funny isn't it how I wanted the boat, to be fortunate enough to work on her before she leaves the british isles.
The boat has all we wanted, I'd have even given up the Avon rib as there was no crane, but after spending yesterday servicing her engines and genny getting on and off was so easy even though it was moored away from the transom gate, she has only done just over 300 hours, I lifted the alloy chequer plate to clean up after work was completed to find bright White gelcoat , where on some boats you can find the exact opposite.
Ease of service, well the port motor is easy, but the stb motor required the settee removing to gain access to the anodes and impeller, half a dozen screws and it was on the bathing platform, another part of floor to unscrew and enough room to lift the engines out!.
That's how they all should be, the phantom 46 is just that bit wider and needs no furniture removal apart from the corner of the settee. But the 43 is a wonderful package, this one is pristine condition, the genny has done just a shade over 100 hours.
Funny isn't it how I wanted the boat, to be fortunate enough to work on her before she leaves the british isles.
henryf
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Well done. Glad you found something in the end. We had a Phantom 42 prior to the Princess 42.
I was in Swanwick yesterday and did have a very quick look for her but didn't know where she would be. Enjoy and I hope the god of good weather shines down on you this season
All the best
Henry
I was in Swanwick yesterday and did have a very quick look for her but didn't know where she would be. Enjoy and I hope the god of good weather shines down on you this season
All the best
Henry
scubaman
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Paul: I feel confident with the engines now that you have done the servicing. Thank you also for boosting my excitement with your kind comments regarding the boat
Can't help feeling a bit guilty at the same time. I hope you get to do proper shopping soon.
Thpipdoc: the ship arrives at Turku, so I'll probably be passing Helsinki on my way to Russia... If not, I'll let you know.
Andy: I can feel your excitement. You can imagine mine, with the process behind me and still unable to get my paws on the boat... Do you care to reveal, what's on the pipeline?
Hardmy and everybody really: should you ever make your way to the shores of Lake Saimaa, let me know. If we can meet up, drinks are on me.
As an overall comment: the last delivery certainly made the geography very concrete. Most of the time our heading was 060 with the sun shining on our backs. It did feel a bit absurd to be 'going the wrong way'. Jimmy & many others have chosen a more natural direction...
This is what it looked like today:
Can't help feeling a bit guilty at the same time. I hope you get to do proper shopping soon.
Thpipdoc: the ship arrives at Turku, so I'll probably be passing Helsinki on my way to Russia... If not, I'll let you know.
Andy: I can feel your excitement. You can imagine mine, with the process behind me and still unable to get my paws on the boat... Do you care to reveal, what's on the pipeline?
Hardmy and everybody really: should you ever make your way to the shores of Lake Saimaa, let me know. If we can meet up, drinks are on me.
As an overall comment: the last delivery certainly made the geography very concrete. Most of the time our heading was 060 with the sun shining on our backs. It did feel a bit absurd to be 'going the wrong way'. Jimmy & many others have chosen a more natural direction...
This is what it looked like today:
andy maxime
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She is a searay425 sundancer and tried to download photos but most I have managed so far is an album on my profile. 2006 boat one owner as she was a tender to Smurfits superyacht,which puts things into perspective.
Hope to get the paperwork signed next week,pay deposit and get delivery 18 may
Hope to get the paperwork signed next week,pay deposit and get delivery 18 may
jfm
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Congratulations Scubaman. The boat looks fantastic inside and out - it looks like a good ending to your ups and downs in searching for your next boat. If she has lived in Berthon marina she will have had top quality servicing work - it is one of the best boatyards around (not cheap, but very good). I hope all the delivery stuff goes smoothly and you have a great summer on her
scubaman
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An update on the progress. The boat has been moved to RK Marine and I just got a phone call from Osmotech, they told me that the boat has been lifted today for the holding tank installation. Unfortunately there was no room to squeeze in the 120 ltr tank, so I'll have to make do with a 90 ltr one.
I've also asked Marine Reflections (The Boat Cleaning Company) of this forum to brighten the cockpit teak and work his magic on the exterior.
Will post pictures when I get some...
I've also asked Marine Reflections (The Boat Cleaning Company) of this forum to brighten the cockpit teak and work his magic on the exterior.
Will post pictures when I get some...
henryf
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I am assuming the boat has 2 toilets. If so make sure they plumb them in totally independently into the holding tank. That way if you just want to go for a quick wee you can discharge over the side using 1 of the toilets, if solids are involved then use the other one into the holding tank. That way you save capacity for when it is most needed.
All the best.
Henry
All the best.
Henry
scubaman
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I am assuming the boat has 2 toilets. If so make sure they plumb them in totally independently into the holding tank. That way if you just want to go for a quick wee you can discharge over the side using 1 of the toilets, if solids are involved then use the other one into the holding tank. That way you save capacity for when it is most needed.
All the best.
Henry
Henry, thanks for the tip. I'll double check this with Osmotech.
Our Sealine didn't have this option. Both toilets were plumbed directly into the holding tank and the only way to discharge over the side was to use the macerator pump.
I was surprised to learn how little those Vacuflush toilets actually use water (fresh water in this case). Slight concern is that the setup above might lead to the contents of the holding tank becoming overly solid for deck outlet pump-out.
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scubaman
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A few more pics courtesy of Volvopaul and Marine Reflections.
A wish I could have been there...
Lift-out at RK Marine
Marine Reflections removed the old stickers as we are going to change the name. Transom looks great. When I put on the new letters, should I remove polishing first or just stick them on a polished surface?
Must look up the correct proceedings on how to change a boat's name and keep Poseidon and his mates happy...
Radar arch is coming off tomorrow. Boat will be shrink wrapped early next week and lorry is going to pick her up on Thursday. Still some way to go before she's here.
A wish I could have been there...
Lift-out at RK Marine
Marine Reflections removed the old stickers as we are going to change the name. Transom looks great. When I put on the new letters, should I remove polishing first or just stick them on a polished surface?
Must look up the correct proceedings on how to change a boat's name and keep Poseidon and his mates happy...
Radar arch is coming off tomorrow. Boat will be shrink wrapped early next week and lorry is going to pick her up on Thursday. Still some way to go before she's here.
rafiki_
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Great thread Scuby. Looking fwd to the story at the other end.
I think the gelcoat should be clean, but not polished before you apply the decals. I don't think it is a disaster if polished already, but you will get better adhesion on a non-polished surface.
I think the gelcoat should be clean, but not polished before you apply the decals. I don't think it is a disaster if polished already, but you will get better adhesion on a non-polished surface.
vas
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I've seen this issue mentioned before in this forum, someone care to explain please?
I mean I've read Greek mythology (didn't have an option tbh, and re-reading it with the kids now in primary school
) and there's no mention of anyone being p1ssed off if a boat changes name!btw, v.nice boat hope you enjoy her up there in her new job as an icebreaker
cheers
V.
henryf
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Hi there.
The toilet will use sufficient water to ensure a solid block doesn't form in the holding tank. If you are really worried you can always give a second water flush but I don't think you will need to. You will be surprised how much extra capacity you gain, especially as you Scandinavians can't hold your drink
You need to apply the stickers onto a shiny surface. You might go over with a degreasing solution first but the vinyl should adhere to the smooth surface providing there is no polish (dust) residue.
There is very clear protocol to follow when renaming the boat. It basically involves flying over to the UK and taking all the forum members out for a steak dinner then plying them with as much fine wine as they can manage. Please - I don't make the rules so don't shoot the messenger
I thought you had to have the boat out of the water to change it's name but clearly that won't be the case with large ships?
All the best.
Henry
The toilet will use sufficient water to ensure a solid block doesn't form in the holding tank. If you are really worried you can always give a second water flush but I don't think you will need to. You will be surprised how much extra capacity you gain, especially as you Scandinavians can't hold your drink
You need to apply the stickers onto a shiny surface. You might go over with a degreasing solution first but the vinyl should adhere to the smooth surface providing there is no polish (dust) residue.
There is very clear protocol to follow when renaming the boat. It basically involves flying over to the UK and taking all the forum members out for a steak dinner then plying them with as much fine wine as they can manage. Please - I don't make the rules so don't shoot the messenger
I thought you had to have the boat out of the water to change it's name but clearly that won't be the case with large ships?
All the best.
Henry
scubaman
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... You will be surprised how much extra capacity you gain, especially as you Scandinavians can't hold your drink
I'm afraid the scandinavian style of discharging over the side has little to do with holding tanks or toilets for that matter...
That's why so many drowned people are recovered with their flies open. On the plus side, it saves also the boat's batteries...
I think you missed the part of the rules where it says that the proceedings you mentioned take place where the boat physically is at the time of renaming. Welcome all
Virtuvas: I googled this explanation, which kind of makes sense. Has nothing to do with Greek mythology, of course:
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For thousands of years, boats were built almost exclusively for either commercial or military purposes. Commercial boats, defined as fishing boats, cargo, utlity and passenger vessels were owned and operated by business people whose primary goal was to make a profit. Taxes, fees and assessments on shipping transactions were awkward to enforce. Unless a "change of ownership" was declared to the taxing authorities, it was difficult to collect taxes associated with these transactions. Changing the name on a boat was perhaps the best way to advertise that a large transaction had just taken place. Even today, most ships are registered in foreign countries to avoid these taxes and regulations. Nothing can broadcast the change of ownership better than changing the name of a boat, attracting unwanted attention from taxing authorities and other opportunists. It was therefore considered “unlucky” to bring unwanted attention to the "business". Keeping the vessels original name implied that all her documents were in order.
Keeping the original boat name on a commercial vessel also maintains her established relationships and status. These vessels are more easily identified and welcomed in familiar ports as an asset to maritime commerce. Many ships of the day were widely recognized by their names and defended by friendly flags when needed. Changing the name of a commercial vessel is considered unnecessary unless the old name would adversely impact the new owners business environment.
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scubaman
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A few further pics from Marine Reflections:
Radar arch coming off
Radar arch coming off
