philipdawsonladds
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Try Anodes Direct - good prices and they have most stuff - you got a lot of stuff done by your seller - sounds more like improvements than remedial
Princess V48
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47GC
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Yeah definitely improvements. Like you said most stuff done by seller. I’ll try Anodes Direct. Tx
Mileholm
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Are you bringing her up to Cameron House?
47GC
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Yes, that’s the current plan.
Mileholm
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Will be one of the nicest boats on the Loch. Will keep an eye out.
volvopaul
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There are only one type of anode for the IPS which is aluminium, the exhaust anodes are cast iron , all of which allegedly suit any type of water , I’ve not seen the pictures of the lower stern , you could have ACP , active corrosion protection system fitted which has one central hull anode connected to the machinery . The agent you employed should tell you this information.
47GC
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Getting closer to completion now. We’re scheduled to complete next Thursday, so starting to get excited! Although my bank manager isn’t so excited!
We’re scheduled to leave Weymouth next Saturday so booking flights for my dad and sons to fly down next Friday for the very short cruise to Portland.
Engines, Genny, AC, Pods getting serviced on Monday by Golden Arrow/Nauticool, Portland lift out on Tuesday then at the yard for a few jobs getting done by KPM Marine. Depending on times, we will then organise for Coast2Coast to transport her to Cameron House.
Lots of other planning going on for her arrival. More on that later.
We’re scheduled to leave Weymouth next Saturday so booking flights for my dad and sons to fly down next Friday for the very short cruise to Portland.
Engines, Genny, AC, Pods getting serviced on Monday by Golden Arrow/Nauticool, Portland lift out on Tuesday then at the yard for a few jobs getting done by KPM Marine. Depending on times, we will then organise for Coast2Coast to transport her to Cameron House.
Lots of other planning going on for her arrival. More on that later.
Sticky Fingers
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Wow, best of luck, hope this goes well. Lovely boat!
47GC
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Thanks pal.
47GC
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Just a quick update, we completed on Thursday, all went well with chaps payment to broker of the final balance.
My son, dad & I took a flight down from Scotland to Gatwick and we drove through to Poole on Friday night. Met up with Toby the broker from JD Yachts for a bite to eat.
Arrived at Weymouth late Friday and got access to the boat. Switched the heating on and settled in for the night.
An early start on Saturday to get some food/drink supplies and prepare the boat for moving to Portland at 10am.
Easy cruise from Weymouth to Portland, was a little apprehensive as hadn’t skippered a IPS boat before but it was a piece of cake.
Arrived at Portland and berthed at the guest berth and got tied up. No dramas.
Only one issue persists from survey is an issue with the platform, basically I dropped the platform and raised it to home postion. Then about 5 minutes later I noticed it had dropped about an inch. After this the controls don’t work! Very strange. Toby is helping figure out what’s going on. Needs to be fixed before we leave.
All exciting stuff and very happy with the boat, such a great layout & perfect for the family.
Upgrades pending lift out tomorrow, planning another visit in a few weeks.
My son, dad & I took a flight down from Scotland to Gatwick and we drove through to Poole on Friday night. Met up with Toby the broker from JD Yachts for a bite to eat.
Arrived at Weymouth late Friday and got access to the boat. Switched the heating on and settled in for the night.
An early start on Saturday to get some food/drink supplies and prepare the boat for moving to Portland at 10am.
Easy cruise from Weymouth to Portland, was a little apprehensive as hadn’t skippered a IPS boat before but it was a piece of cake.
Arrived at Portland and berthed at the guest berth and got tied up. No dramas.
Only one issue persists from survey is an issue with the platform, basically I dropped the platform and raised it to home postion. Then about 5 minutes later I noticed it had dropped about an inch. After this the controls don’t work! Very strange. Toby is helping figure out what’s going on. Needs to be fixed before we leave.
All exciting stuff and very happy with the boat, such a great layout & perfect for the family.
Upgrades pending lift out tomorrow, planning another visit in a few weeks.
marcochi76
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@47GC , send us a lot of photos! this is my dream boat (except for the IPS...)
47GC
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Ive only got the original broker pics. The ones I’ve got been taking are close up pics to help me remember what’s there etc. I’ll post the original pics tomorrow when I’m at work.
We are planning some upgrades so the after shots are going to be much better.
Sticky Fingers
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Look forward to seeing them! How will you get the boat up to Scotland? Presume that’s a road trip?
47GC
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Yes, trucking it. I did consider sailing her, but the time & effort required put me off. Much easier to just lift it on to a truck.
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Sticky Fingers
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Probably the best call unless you specifically fancied the trip. Would be a great delivery trip over a few weeks, pottering up the coast and into the Clyde estuary, lift out there maybe.
47GC
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Engines & Generator serviced yesterday by Golden Arrow, as expected the engines were fine, Generator needed a new impeller. Probably needed as I tried the generator at the weekend with the seacock closed! No idea why it was closed without any notices, however in fairness I should have checked. New impeller ordered and will be fitted tomorrow.
Boat lifted today, ready for IPS service, drive anti foul & prop polishing.
Pics following show a bad paint job on the platform, that’s all away to get blasted off back to original.
Boat lifted today, ready for IPS service, drive anti foul & prop polishing.
Pics following show a bad paint job on the platform, that’s all away to get blasted off back to original.
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47GC
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I’ve been in conversation with @petem doing some design mockups for the sign. It will be made in 316 mirror finished stainless on opal perspex backing. I looked at backlit but to be honest it is now so common that I decided to break ranks and save a few quid at the same time.
Here’s a mock up from Smart Marine.
Here’s a mock up from Smart Marine.
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jfm
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Many congratulations on new boat, and looking forward to more pictures 
Will look amazing on Loch Lomond!
Will look amazing on Loch Lomond!
Seastoke
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I think it’s me ,but the I looks like it’s not square to the edge and the name looks sloping right to left . I am more that happy to be wrong, great boat by the way.
