Bought another boat...

[sprocker]

Come on then, spill the beans! What have you got now?

Link here Rob

 

[rbcoomer]

+1

Some of those pix could’ve been original brochure shots but better.

Having once owned a Portofino of the same generation, I might be biased but I think they look terrific and possibly have now achieved a classic status.

Still, like all classics of whatever type, a great deal of work has to be put in behind the scenes to achieve a result like this.

Fantastic!

Yes indeed, I said the same about the brochure on F/B - Nick's certainly got the knack of this photo-journalist lark hasn't he?

I'd idolised this era of boats since I was a kid and other lads were worshipping motorbikes! It may have taken a while to achieve, but from a low base and well worth the wait. I think the work begins here really, but luckily I enjoy it... Probably a good job, because I've still got to get on with the Fletcher Arrowbolt project!

 

[vas]

looks great, very well done!

because I've still got to get on with the Fletcher Arrowbolt project!

however, Rob, it's been over a year since the last update! maybe you should sell a few of the other fletchers and concentrate on this one as well as the SS!

cheers

V.

 

[rbcoomer]

looks great, very well done!


however, Rob, it's been over a year since the last update! maybe you should sell a few of the other fletchers and concentrate on this one as well as the SS!

cheers

V.

Hi Vas,

Yes, sorry! Shamefully slow... There's only the 150GTO that I could sell - probably not just yet however.

It was never meant to be a fast turnaround but a fun project on which to learn some new skills. That said I hadn't reckoned on some of the life hurdles and other demands on time either so has been longer than expected. I'm concentrating on clearing a second mortgage at the moment and then will be able to throw some more time and funds that way. There has been things going on behind the scenes, but not worthy of an update. I have sourced a compressor and spraying equipment and as of last week, I think I've found a 5.7 motor and a 4 barrel Rochester carb, so inching forward. Also have a great name in the pipeline and a better suited trailer plus a permanent covered area planned where I will be able to work - essential for re-spraying hull. Once I restart, progress should be a bit quicker, but unlikely to restart before the summer... Good job I'm quite patient!

I started catching up on your rebuild the other night as I haven't had much time for the forum since changing career - a little more to read, but as always completely in awe of how much you have achieved! (I'll try and get to the end by the weekend!)

Best wishes,

Robin