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[Lakesailor]

I have bought a new boat.

It needs a bit of work to make it tip top, but at least it's afloat. I expect many of you will be pleased to help me out a bit and I hope to get some commercial sponsorship. It's a great opportunity to get some meaningful exposure.

It's in a Northern marina.

 

[Vallich]

I'll help you out by suggesting that you might consider deploying a few more fenders - you wouldn't want the harbour wall to be damaged by your boat's paint work...

 

[longjohnsilver]

I'll supply a box of matches and a few fireworks..........

 

[cimo]

the wheelhouse needs work.

 

[Blueboatman]

This wasn't an impulse purchase by any chance?

 

[IJL]

Looks perfect for a Viking funeral.

 

[Bav34]

I think that you should have it craned out for inspection.

How difficult could that be?

 

[sarabande]

probably best if you were to lift her out and let her dry for a decade or so. Perhaps if you join forces with a few other owners, you could get a discount from a Hiab company.

 

[Blueboatman]

Looks perfect for a Viking funeral.

Why, has it got a dead Volvo too?

 

[Bav34]

probably best if you were to lift her out and let her dry for a decade or so. Perhaps if you join forces with a few other owners, you could get a discount from a Hiab company.

Hah ! Beat ya :encouragement:

 

[Lakesailor]

Great support so far.
I have started the framework for the deckhouse and am hoping for some benefactor to help with the bulwarks as I haven't the faintest idea what to do.
It's looking good.

 

[Ru88ell]

Would you like me to set you up a Facebook page for the project? You'll need a website too. Maybe even Pinterest.

 

[Lakesailor]

You need to interest me in Pinterest. It seems to have no purpose.

 

[chinita]

Inspirational!

A fiver in the post if you will chalk my name on the keel.

 

[tyce]

Is that whitehaven.

 

[Downsman]

Fancy buying that! The tiller needs replacing for a start..

 

[Dill et Bound]

I love projects. and old wooden boats in particular.
I used to build and repair them, but,
You normally start with a small one.
The Deckhouse, I suggest, may well be the least of your problems.
The benefactor for the bulwarks would need to be big in forestry one would assume.
You are going to need a fair amount of timber to replace that lot, and a steam box.
I am a big fan of those old canoe stern fishing boats, You can take them anywhere.
And your example has definitely been taken.
But on the whole I think a bit of a clean, and a lick of paint, she will be fine.
Good luck Lakesailor!!

 

[Lakesailor]

Fancy buying that! The tiller needs replacing for a start..

Yes. It's going to damage the fine craftsmanship of the wheelhouse.


Maryport.

 

[Greenheart]

Don't you need a name like LakeyJakie, to do this thread properly? And dreads?

 

[clyst]

Go Lakey Go .