Firecrest 15...Nearly There Now

[simon-t]

Hi all,

I am now back in the Gulf after a freezing week back home in England.

An old mate saved the day by allowing me to work on the boat in his engineering workshop.

My brand new Collars mast finally went up. That was a great moment. The boat is now looking very shiny after plenty of varnish and a few coats of paint below the waterline. Have a look at the picture below and thanks to all for the varnishing tips in my last thread.

Now it's just a case of making some cockpit coamings and fitting out.

Back in April to hopefully complete the work. There's a slight danger she might even hit the water then.

Simon.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/26634968@N05/4403856288/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/26634968@N05/4403902192/

[roger]

Stunning

[Rupert]

I would have to agree - absolutely beautiful. Where will you be sailing her?

[simon-t]

Thanks for your comments chaps.

The boat lives in the Peak District at the moment, so I will mainly sail there and in the Lake District.

My UK home is in Harrow so the boat will move there whenever I manage to permanently escape from the desert.

I really hope to bring the boat to one of the CVRDA events this summer. I'll be in England for most of July and August.

Simon.