Sea Trial Today ... Pics

[Sneds]

Long drive to Essex! Set off at 5am!! Good journey though, were there at 0830 a tad early, so chance to have another look on board before EBY arrived...





Had to have one of this!



Which ways the pontoon?






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The guy on the right is Dominic, the surveyor, East Anglia Yacht Surveys, very thorough and a nice bloke, Andy at the helm. The other one is SWMBO!

 

[rubberduck]

Looks like andy took you out. Nice boat !

 

[Sneds]

He sure did, and he let me drive! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Thanks, needs a polish if you've got some time on your hands /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[rubberduck]

I'll do yours if you do mine /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Sneds]

ooh... err... mrs, how very dare you, you are awfull! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[mhatherall]

Nice, I want a wheel like that

 

[alt]

Nice, but no walkaround? I couldn't survive without a walkaround, each to their own I guess

 

[Sneds]

Got a walk thro windscreen, SWMBO says she prefer it that way, rather than hanging off the side /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[rubberduck]

we got walk through and walkaround, but use walkthrough as we think is safer. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[alt]

Interesting replies. I found walkthrough aqward. The walkaround I have is minimal but sufficent. It makes it dead easy for the GF to get the ropes/fenders ready when coming to port

 

[rubberduck]

My son Sam always asks if he can go round if he is doing fenders etc, I always say I am happier for him to go through the screen. I always like to foresee problems which has worked for me in life, so why not on the boat.
When driving do you watch the car in front, or the car in front of him ?

 

[alt]

I guess I have a small radar arch which is a great thing to hold onto, really gives you a sense of security when hanging off the side. The grab rail's aren't the strongest but are a lot better than nothing!

 

[Frontier]

Nice boat, especially the wheel!!

Good luck

 

[Sneds]

[ QUOTE ]
Nice boat, especially the wheel!!

Now, Now! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Thanks

 

[Frontier]

No I was being serious, I love wooden wheels, I have a half wood / leather wheel in the car.

Is it top of your list or are there others to consider

 

[Sneds]

Firstly check that the thing floats, the engines run and the fridge works!

 

[Sneds]

...................and check there is beer in the fridge! /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[DoubleVision]

A fine looking vessel and sexy wheel too /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif By the wake she looks twin engined Which lumps do you have?

 

[Sneds]

AD31P's 150hp diesels. Interesting that you should ask that.
She is the only one of her type with two engines, special commision for Elmarine (Moody) France.
She has spent her life in the South of France and Gibralter, last service carried out June 06 by VP in the Cote d'Azur!
She was on brokerage at EBY and we are bringing her to the muddy waters of the Bristol Channel!