Experienced crew wanted Preston-Brighton 10/5/14 ish

[sand_dune]

Hi yes, I have been on a boat for over 3 days. Met the previous owner, he showed me around a bit. We tried out all the systems. They are immaculate, have a lot of air to breathe, as the owner put them with safety in mind with a degree of redundancy, not concerned about enabling every bit of the boat to be used to place storage lockers. There are also spare impellers, belts, filters, fuses and a raw water pump.

The engine starts up in under a second (after preheat). There are 110litres of diesel on board (might be more on it's way) and a 4 cylinder vintage engine. Fuel tank is just 50gal as nobody cared to properly measure it.

There are 4 metal tether points in the cockpit. A line could be laid to create a running tethering point

So far there's no crew between Anglesey and Milford Haven and only one crew from MH to Falmouth. I might have to sail singlehanded if nobody comes forward.

Going to the boat tomorrow again to stock up.

Yep, sailing out on the 13th. Need a fairly quick passage to Falmouth. Crew wanted especially between Anglesey and Milford Haven, less important between Milford Haven and Falmouth.

 

[bigwow]

Trickiest part will be going down the river Douglas:encouragement:

 

[dylanwinter]

so....

are any of the doubting thomases who posted about trolls and wind ups prepared to step forward and apologise now that you have seen pictures of the boat and know where it is?

I think it would be the decent thing to do

some of you gave this bloke and those of us who took him seriously quite a ragging

D

 

[jordanbasset]

Hi yes, I have been on a boat for over 3 days. Met the previous owner, he showed me around a bit. We tried out all the systems. They are immaculate, have a lot of air to breathe, as the owner put them with safety in mind with a degree of redundancy, not concerned about enabling every bit of the boat to be used to place storage lockers. There are also spare impellers, belts, filters, fuses and a raw water pump.

The engine starts up in under a second (after preheat). There are 110litres of diesel on board (might be more on it's way) and a 4 cylinder vintage engine. Fuel tank is just 50gal as nobody cared to properly measure it.

There are 4 metal tether points in the cockpit. A line could be laid to create a running tethering point

So far there's no crew between Anglesey and Milford Haven and only one crew from MH to Falmouth. I might have to sail singlehanded if nobody comes forward.

Going to the boat tomorrow again to stock up.

Yep, sailing out on the 13th. Need a fairly quick passage to Falmouth. Crew wanted especially between Anglesey and Milford Haven, less important between Milford Haven and Falmouth.

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Weather looks no problem except for not much wind, would jump at the chance if I was not committed during that time - should be a nice trip.

 

[garvellachs]

Trickiest part will be going down the river Douglas:encouragement:

I hope not - round the corner into Milford Haven might be tricky if he's on his own. Three Forumites (incl myself) have offered to help and are talking to each other; but as Stan says there's a gap for the Holyhead to Milford Haven leg. By then we should have ironed out any obvious difficulties with the boat - I'm helping from Hesketh Bank to HH - and currently the weather looks benign. Is anyone up for helping him, on that leg HH to MH in particular, or any of the legs in general?

 

[MrB]

I know this may sound daft to some but after looking at those pics, how do you get inside it? The inside looks great but the cockpit area is just confusing.

 

[sand_dune]

I know this may sound daft to some but after looking at those pics, how do you get inside it? The inside looks great but the cockpit area is just confusing.

One takes a big swing on a halyard and flies straight into V-berth.

Alternatively let a really small person in first, who opens front or aft cabin hatches that are big enough for a man to jump in.



Ok, I'm gonna look for the right photo..

And there it is:

 

[jordanbasset]

PM sent, am now able to assist in the Holyhead - Milford Haven leg, maybe others, if help still required

 

[garvellachs]

Brilliant - we have the makings of a team now. Leave the Douglas River on Tuesday hopefully.

 

[Colvic Watson]

so....

are any of the doubting thomases who posted about trolls and wind ups prepared to step forward and apologise now that you have seen pictures of the boat and know where it is?

I think it would be the decent thing to do

some of you gave this bloke and those of us who took him seriously quite a ragging

D

Me. I was convinced this was a very nicely done wind up and apologise to the OP. Good luck to him and the trip.

 

[dylanwinter]

Me. I was convinced this was a very nicely done wind up and apologise to the OP. Good luck to him and the trip.

you are a fine gent Mr Kipper - well done

it takes a real man to say sorry

D

 

[fergie_mac66]

what's that saying done up like a kipper

 

[dylanwinter]

running reports

I really hope you boyz is gonna report back to us on the journey

the forum came good on this one

proud of you lads

old blokes with energy.... together we can move the world..... okay the boat

weather man is being very optimistic at the moment

oh please ,please let the weather be good for us three heading to scotland

D

 

[garvellachs]

I'm sure there will be updates and photos Dylan. Watch this space.

 

[jerrytug]

Hey Sand Dune, apologies for mistaking you for a 'troll', good luck with your yacht, she looks stunning!

 

[scottie]

Hey Sand Dune, apologies for mistaking you for a 'troll', good luck with your yacht, she looks stunning!

+ 1

 

[zzyyxx]

They must be en-route. Any news?

 

[trapezeartist]

Currently sunning themselves in Holyhead.

So already got a lot further than most people on here were predicting. :encouragement:

 

[dylanwinter]

Hey Sand Dune, apologies for mistaking you for a 'troll', good luck with your yacht, she looks stunning!

well said - good man

 

[jerrytug]

well said - good man

Troll alert!