Boat's on the slipway - could this have been the cause ??

[Divemaster1]

Very goodPaul ...

Un-fortunately the problem was that we could not build up enough speed to induce any crashing ... which by the way is quite difficult anyway with the sharp foreoot and deep V hull we have ... now if you can find me an over-powered and beamy hull, which will slam at lower speeds, we could try it there.

Anyway, second coat of antifouling on, zinks on, Raw water inletvalves and strainers re-installed and ready for re-launch for 8 AM tomorrow.. Un-fortunately I cannot take the whole day off tomorrow, so polishing of the hull will have to take place whilst in the water... Need to take a photo or two so I have the before and after views...

 

[Divemaster1]

So back in the water this morning and underwater hull looking much better...

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Before going in the water, the guys in the harbour spent 20 min running another cradle in the water, lifting a fishing boat and placing her beside me, then moved over to our boat and dipped us in about 5 min later.... slick operation...

 

[AndieMac]

The good ship 'Navigator' looks back in her usual ship-shape condition Alf..

I understand the Peterhead slipway caters to a large and well known fleet of trawlers, but as big as Navigator is, she looks dwarfed on those cradles and the massive blocking timbers.

 

[Kawasaki]

So I took the boat up on the dry stuff this morning .... for a clean and antifouling scheduled this week-end... (after three years in the water)...

Could this be the cause for not reaching the same speed as before and not managing my full 2300 RPM ??

EEEeuuwcch!
I haven't read all through yer post!
What the F was that Stuff?

Makes One's skin creep, What?

 

[AndieMac]

I think they maybe the marine version of 'staligtites'?

 

[Divemaster1]

What the F was that Stuff?

Makes One's skin creep, What?

Think it is part of the "Dead Mans Finger" (Alcyonium digitatum) algae being formed... not quite grown yet... but quite happy to be corrected...