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chris
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by chris » Thu Mar 29, 2007 5:21 pm
Hopefully I shall put her on the water for the first time again in many years this sunday.
If you want to take a look at before and after shots goto
http://www.barlowharps.demon.co.uk/mast/albindex.html
If anyone has any knowledge or history of 1576 (built 1963-4)
I would love to know.
Chris
Garry R
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by Garry R » Fri Mar 30, 2007 8:42 am
So that's the concours prize for 2007 blown again!! Absolutely stunning job Chris as ever. Puts Gannet in a very shady place.
Garry R
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by Garry R » Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:30 am
Lois will be pleased to see the jib jamming cleats!! Have the sails arrived yet?
Trevor C
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by Trevor C » Fri Mar 30, 2007 12:44 pm
Very very nice.
chris
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by chris » Fri Mar 30, 2007 1:32 pm
yes, the sails have arrived. Even I wouldn't bother to go sailing if they hadn't! Unfortunately the last digit is upside down and reads 1579 rather than 1576 but I have that sorted now.
Jon Rawson
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by Jon Rawson » Fri Mar 30, 2007 5:59 pm
So then Chris, do you still think she looks like a 'Victorian Bathtub'?
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nick clibborn
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by nick clibborn » Fri Mar 30, 2007 6:05 pm
Reminds me of a Lark that used to sail on the circuit some years ago, It had LRAK on one side of the sail.
But yes, that's another fine m.... masterpiece you've gotten us into.
Regards
Nick
PS Look out for Frensham details, coming soon !!!
Duncan
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by Duncan » Fri Mar 30, 2007 7:11 pm
Well done Chris she looks stunning!!! Many hours of hard work i guess but now worthwhile.
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chris
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by chris » Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:19 pm
Jon,
an elegant edwardian bathtub maybe!!??
roger
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by roger » Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:56 am
Well she was launched and sailed yesterday in very squally conditions and she looked fantastic. As usual Chris has done a spectacular job on her and you could tell where they were on the lake by the noise of those very new sails.
Well done Chris yet another beautiful boat for the collection.
Hornet 191 Shoestring,
Hornet 595 Demon awaiting restoration
Hornet 610 Final Fling
Hornet 353
chris
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by chris » Mon Apr 02, 2007 6:01 pm
Ok Roger, what do you want mending now!!??
Yes I very nearly tested the bouyancy but just saved a capsize and took on enough water to test the bailers instead. Up to that point I was begining to think How odd to sail a dry boat.
roger
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by roger » Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:05 am
Some people just cant take a compliment at face value:)
Nothing needs mending yet Chris but i will bear the offer in mind8)
Hornet 191 Shoestring,
Hornet 595 Demon awaiting restoration
Hornet 610 Final Fling
Hornet 353