Finished ... well almost

[Forbsie]

99 days after starting my renovation project for Discovery Channel, we eventually shot the launch of my 1936 Sharpie on Tuesday. There was barely any wind but we had a nice potter around the Thames at Twickenham. In the race to get the rigging completed, I still have a few bits to seal and 4 more coats of varnish but these crap photos will give you an idea. The original builder was there to give her a send-off.

 

[Deleted member 478]

Looks great, well done.

 

[BrendanS]

Great stuff

 

[Bejasus]

Nice looking job Gordon, but what is that blue thing it's rafted to. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Captain Coochie]

Its his poor boat thats been so neglected since he decided to take on the project .
He cant even make it up river to see his mates!
Looks nice and i cant wait to have a go in it , well done pal .

 

[Lakesailor]

Nice job. It's heartbreaking to actually put them in the water isn't it?
I found a slightly windless day ideal to get sorted and get my bearings. You'll find you always want to put more coats of varnish on.

 

[cruisingsam]

Beautiful! Any idea when the programme will be broadcast?

 

[Forbsie]

It'll be out in November. The working title is 'Boatyard' with 5 different boats being renovated in 4 months.

 

[Strathglass]

Well done Gordon.

Glad to see she has now made the water.

Perhaps the enforced timescale was a help rather than the chain around your neck it must have sometimes seemed like.

Hope you enjoy sailing her.

Cheers

Iain

 

[Forbsie]

Thanks Iain.

I've got to say that I was a bit daunted by your sail but with barely a breath of wind, we needed every inch of it.

As for the timescale, I suppose you're right but I'm still recovering. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

 

[Salty John]

Wow. She looks wonderful.

 

[BarryH]

Looks fine.......can I have a go?

 

[Forbsie]

Any time you like, Barry. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[BarryH]

Would love to.............when??

I've been greedily eyeing up a wayfarer for sale down in dorset. Even spent a day lording it over all the powerboats in the harbour. Just got to wait and see if they'll accept my offer.

So you going to sell or keep it?

 

[samuelbennett]

looks great
I wish I had a sharpie

 

[Mirelle]

Bravo!

Really good effort! Nice that the original builder was along.

When's the programme?

 

[boatone]

Wow!!!! I'm impressed....fancy you being able to fit that in in between all the beers ! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Seriously, well done, and more power to your elbow....which will no doubt come in handy for your other 'hobby' .