Cottontail collected, with success

[Channel Ribs]

The Galion 22 which I bought via eBay on an impulse and which gave me much stress has turned out to be a corker!

As planned, we moved her from Kemps on the Itchen to Hayling on Monday. There was a steady westerley F7, so predictably we made good time - averaging 5.5kn. The boat was a delight to handle, we only dared to get 1/3 of the main up but that was enough. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

The engine needs some tidying up, but for a 40 year old classic she is in lovely condition. I am tickled pink, thank you to everyone who offered words of encouragement.

Next comes some minor navigation gear to fit and that engine to tweak, then a mid-winter run round to Kent. Eeek

 

[Sgeir]

Congratulations! She looked a beauty in the ad. You must be very pleased.

 

[Channel Ribs]

Aye, not only with the boat - it was a lovely trip on Monday too!

I have some more photos to add to her page, will post the link again once there are there. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[fireball]

Are you keeping her in Chi harbour? If so I'll keep an eyeout for you! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[Channel Ribs]

Alas no, she is Kent bound before the new year; if there is a break in the weather.

Just stopping over to do some essential jobs, I was pleasantly surprised by Spark's winter rate though. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif Mind you, I still tried for a discount!

 

[Norman_E]

Congratulations, I liked the look of your boat when you bought her. I am glad there are major problems and things are working out well.

 

[Channel Ribs]

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...I am glad there are major problems...

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Thats a bit harsh! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Norman_E]

Sorry, I meant to say ... no major problems!
Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa

 

[duncan]

excellent news - glad it's reached the positive stage!

should be able to sort those bits out for you this weekend; certainly as far as finding them!

 

[Channel Ribs]

I have added a couple of photos...

http://80.46.36.156/marine/cottontail.html

 

[maxi]

Good news, I shall pass it on to two of her previous owners who will be delighted that she is in enthusiastic hands again, albeit via ebay. Good sailing.

 

[Channel Ribs]

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... her previous owners ...

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Great stuff! Please pass on my contact info, I would like to hear from them /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Kilter]

Hearty congratulations, I'm sure you'll enjoy her!

 

[Channel Ribs]

Just back from a cracking night aboard, got lots of good jobs done and looking forward to some more unseasonal weather /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif