Paul J Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 Guys, im almost ready for the fun part of fixiing the boat up but first i have to get it the right away up. I reckon it'll float better this way I'm looking for voluenteers to give me a hand to lift the boat off the trailer, Flip it and crank it back up the trailer. It sounds mad but we did it ibout 15 mins with 6 people last time Im in Moordown so if anyone has a spare 1/2 hour on Saturday afternoon, id appreciate your help Cheers Paul J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIMBOB Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 That looks better Paul Would love to help sat but im at work shes looking good James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 WoW!!! What a difference!...She loks like a new boat, well done. I am free on Sat afternoon, just let me know what time and Ill be there. Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 PJ Boat looks cool well done. Just give me a time and I'll try and make it. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted April 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 I was thinking about 4pm Saturday or after the Boat Jumble on Sunday if thats easier? Paul J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Saturday is no good to me. I will be at football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Moore Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Who do you play for Paul? I can do Saturday or Sunday. Boat looks brilliant. Congrats on what looks like an ace job Gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted April 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 Thanks Guys So far i think we have Paul J Adam Martin Gordon Alun J Des? John P? Which should be fine but some are unconfirmed More the merrier- come join the party- i'll call tomorrow for confirmation Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 I will try to pop accross as well Coddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted April 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 Well we did it She's upright and ready to be kitted out. Thanks to Adam, Coddy, Mark B, Alun J & Gordon for all your help on Saturday. Aiming for the maiden launch next Saturday but that'll take some doing Cheers again guys Paul J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Moore Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 I know how you feel. If you need a hand let me know. Or you need a buddy boat for the test day Regards Gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest_duncan_Fisherman Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 looks a great job on the hull Paul - glad you are making progress so well. What are you next steps on the fit out? Probably best to get them done before the stories of massive bream start to lure you out on the water every spare moment! I am sure you will have a whale of a time with the boat this summer and look forward to some early/late fly fishing sessions off kimmeredge ledges etc at some point. flying back to the realities of getting Phaeton in the water later this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted April 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 I've got all the wiring to do and thats about it, i'll take it for a test drive on saturday but it won't be how i want it for a while, but all that can be done ongoing. Im in the process of putting on my , vhf, gps, fishfinder etc, refitttg the rails. dual battery setup and generally figuring out where things should go. Just cant wait to get it floated paul J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted April 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Gordon, good idea on the Buddy Boat, that would be great Cheers Paul J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted April 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 Well i never made the maiden Voyage but as of 7pm i'm finished and ready to go. The boat is now sitting on it's dry mooring in Christchurch just waiting to get wet. I knew the weathrr would turn once i completed the Job. There's still a few thinngs to do to get her fishable but she's functional and will get wet next weekend. Fixed all the electrics, dual battery switch, vhf, Gps,fishfinder, swith panel, extended the battery cables and moved the batteries up under the console. I was delighted when my motor fired up first time after sitting on it's side for 6 weeks! All i really have to do now is install a bowroller and im off to find some fish. It's been a hard slog and i can't wait to get the first fish aboard Paul J - Marineboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted April 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 She look better with new Glass and a replacement rub rail but that'll have to wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 paul if you need a crew for the maiden voyage i would love to come. trying to learn how boats work a bit more now because soon dad will trust me with gw the more experience the better. sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 Looking good Paul. You have choices on the bow roller - as you aren't going to use it to stow the anchor, and have that lovely sampson post, a simple fairlead will do as well. Looks like we will hit the water around the same time - but I bet you get a bream before me! Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 She look better with new Glass and a replacement rub rail but that'll have to wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted April 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 The Names Marineboy after a cartoon character on the telly when i was a nipper (longtime ago) Paul J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boybilly Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 Great music to that cartoon Paul, remember Oxy-gum? BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 Now come on Paul (Marineboy) I think they were after the new BOAT name, not your's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted April 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 Billy, Dont remember the Music but oxy gum i do L:ets hope i don't have to rescue ships being pulled down by giant sea monsters Paul J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 Paul, If you are lauching from Christchurch on the Sunday for the maiden voyage, then let me know as I am going to be fishing the comp out of Christchurch and would be more than happy to be the "buddy boat" - espec as it will also be first time out for mine after engine service ( provided I get the mounting bracket fixed by Sunday ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 I'll add Marineboy to your club details, Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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