New boat at LAST!!!!

[Otter]

We bought her yesterday but unbelievably we've been negotiating with the owner since January, twice walked away, the second time after the survey gave a list of defects. Then the owner came back with a very low sale price and we took the risk. She's more floating house than floating caravan - three bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen and two bathrooms

More importantly I think she's beautiful and can fit all of us in. She'll sail but not to windward and there is a humungous engine that will do the rest; though I'm almost certain we have to change it.

First items on the list are new sails and rigging - all 1977; new aft hatch, new plumbing, clean the diesel tanks and mostly rewire. Then we can set about cleaning and polishing. Lots to do but maybe we couldn't have afforded her otherwise - you pay with your money or your time. Hope we don't pay with both! Still, the whole family is chuffed to bits and planning mad adventures already

 

[sarabande]

been waiting for the good news. What a cracker ! She will take you everywhere and look after you very well indeed.

lots of good wishes for many many happy hours and sea miles together.


(And don't believe that CWs don't sail well - stick up a gert big spinny or reaching genoa, and watch her chug along.)

Now don't forget your forum burgee...




I must not envy
I must not envy
I must not envy
I must not

 

[sailorman]

congratulations Kipper she looks a fine Ship.
that photo isnt Holland is it

 

[Otter]

I don't know Roger, just one of the ones from when she was last in commission. She's been on the hard in Amsterdam for 18 months so she's not looking so pretty now

 

[sarabande]

I remember her from youtube !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMtjpADGz7k

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVW_us7AZrM&feature=related

She will clean up a treat and in not much time.



I am even more envious.

 

[Otter]

That's the one, a bit nice really

 

[MrCramp]

Congratulations, she is my sort of boat. I don't see the point of being outside when the weather is not so good. I'll be looking for something similar at the end of the year.

 

[Otter]

Congratulations, she is my sort of boat. I don't see the point of being outside when the weather is not so good. I'll be looking for something similar at the end of the year.

You're welcome to come for a sail to see what they're like; likewise Tim who knows these boats well so I suspect you'd have to fight him off the wheel

 

[FullCircle]

Thats a right good family boat, so different to the cat!!

Hope you all have a happy time with her.

 

[SpottyDog5]

Congratulations, she looks a beauty, I hope you and your family have many years of enjoyment from her.

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Lovely!

She's going to be a lot of fun for you all.

 

[Greg2]

Looks lovely, congratulations. I quite fancy a motorsailer but the family are firmly opposed with comments such as 'old man's boat'. Can't see it myself but having got them to the point of switching from power to sail I guess I can't complain that they prefer a yacht!!

 

[MoodySabre]

Looks great but:
a) don't tell my wife I said so and
B) don't show her round

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Ooh Roger... I can see you in a boat like that... I might have to have a word with Sheila....

 

[nigelm]

Looks great , ideally suited to the weather we're are having at the mo

you will soon have her in tip top condition .

 

[Otter]

you will soon have her in tip top condition .

Hope so. Working party convenes in Amsterdam the first week of July, we've allowed three days to service the engine, seacoks, bearings and rigging, antifoul, replumb and partially rewire. Still five of us doing all that won't get in each others way

Then it's down to Ijmuiden and Haringvlet before a 20 hour hop back to Suffolk.

 

[AliM]

Congratulations! I'm sure she'll give you loads of fun.

 

[wingdiver]

Ketch rig - check
Pilothouse - check
Two heads - check
Big engine - check

Don't be put off by any negative posts about having a motorsailer. We love ours and she DOES sail despite other people's opinions that none do. Just take time to work out the best combination of sails for different conditions.
Then, when it's raining stair rods, look out at all the poor souls in full oilies out in the cockpit while you sup a cuppa from the warmth of the pilothouse and contemplate year round sailing.

 

[Athene V30]

Ketch rig - check
Pilothouse - check
Two heads - check
Big engine - check

Don't be put off by any negative posts about having a motorsailer. We love ours and she DOES sail despite other people's opinions that none do. Just take time to work out the best combination of sails for different conditions.
Then, when it's raining stair rods, look out at all the poor souls in full oilies out in the cockpit while you sup a cuppa from the warmth of the pilothouse and contemplate year round sailing.

How many sailors actually enjoy sailing to windward? Ok for a bit of a thrash now and again but on passage, given the choice I'd switch on a big engine, set the autopilot and keep watch in a cosy pilothouse.

 

[wingdiver]

How many sailors actually enjoy sailing to windward? Ok for a bit of a thrash now and again but on passage, given the choice I'd switch on a big engine, set the autopilot and keep watch in a cosy pilothouse.

True
Also, just thinking back to Boxing Day 2010 with the 'olds' out for a day trip down the Orwell. The sound of ice breaking as we left the marina was very disconcerting - as things always sound loud through the hull. Then the Webasto did it's job and kept everyone warm until the sun popped out and we went out on deck. Still b****y freezing but great to be out nonetheless.