Things to do (when you get your new boat home)
Time spent learning the ropes (pun intended), and spars, and canvas… NB, boring text post, forgot to take any pictures!
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Reflections on buying a boat (part 2 – The Purchase)
The story so far… Has already been told in part 1. Anyone who hasn’t read it, you’d be best off
Continue readingSuperfluous – Original Advert
The pictures here are the original advert from the Facebook Drascombe Group. All pictures with permission from Jeff Webber, the
Continue readingA reflection on buying a Boat. (part 1 – the choosing)
So, the idea to purchase a boat came about mostly from idle chat with my Parents during lock-down, but I
Continue readingBee-Released Counselling
http://www.bee-releasedcounselling.co.uk/ Fantastic Counselling service. Bee has helped me massively with my on-going mental health issues. I knew I was going
Continue readingAnd relax…
Posted on 08/17/2019by Gordon So, this morning, I’ve put the old chassis away under a tarp, with help from George and Bryan,
Continue readingAnd now the scary bit…
As I write this, the body is now resting, propped on blocks, on its new chassis. The old chassis is
Continue readingFinishing up, ready to lift, lifting!
So, today and yesterday, George and I have spent in disconnecting, unbolting, fighting corrosion etc. This has been a process
Continue readingHow Heavy?
So, in order to swap the chassis, the body needs to be removed. this can either be done in one
Continue readingUseful diagram – Body mount locations
This diagram was really handy as a checklist, taped to the garage wall, and crossed off as they were done.
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