Antipodean Boats Connection

[WX]

I feel for you !

Thanks Tom. If nothing else I learned a lot of new skills, and I did get in some very good sailing.

[RFNK]

The crane operator kept saying how he had seen boats that looked far worse, and it did make me wonder. Later in the day I looked closer at the hull and I found more than enough soft patches to justify my decision.

You've certainly made the right decision. You've taken her out well before she deteriorates to the point where she causes pollution and navigation problems. Too many boat owners are irresponsible in this regard. You've made a responsible decision and placed yourself in a good position to move forward from this. On to the next adventure!

[Hugh MacD]

A painful decision. Been there.

[John B]

My son found that out too. received_739994983512569.jpg

[RFNK]

JB, your son's Townson restoration not proceeding or is this a previous endeavour?

[John B]

JB, your son's Townson restoration not proceeding or is this a previous endeavour?

Yep, that was the rotten hull going to the tip. The 'new' hull went on the old keel, many parts and rig transferred over, went sailing in January 3/4 finished. Ah.. youth.
p1090280.jpg

[WX]

I've found two patches of fungi, one growing inside.

[WX]

Back home again. Cradle dismantled and ready to load up along with the yard and sail bundle. Tomorrow is sell the ballast and fit the cradle to the boat.

[WX]

I didn't get to sell the ballast, it's put off till Friday....all happens on Friday.
Well I'm glad I prefabbed the cradle base at home because it took me from 9.30am to 4pm to reassemble it and fit the hull supports...though I am 4 nuts and washers short. So back up on Thursday to finish it off and tackle any small jobs that aren't apparent yet.

[WX]

Trying to cover all eventualities, such as rain making the driveway slippery.
Tomorrow is the last day to finish last minute jobs. Friday it all happens.
Gravel.jpg

[Stiletto]

Best wishes for Friday!

[WX]

Best wishes for Friday!

Thanks. I've done all i can, i just need the 3 trucks to turn up at the right times now.
Started the day leaving my mobile in the car, which Kerry drove home. It's quite disconcerting how much we have come to rely on them. Sitting in a pub with free wifi.

[WX]

20210521_150010.jpg

[MattSplatt]

Done! Well done. Is she a spare bedroom now?

[WX]

Done! Well done. Is she a spare bedroom now?

Will be, but she needs a few mods.

[WX]

Spent the morning moving the boat back about a metre and then jacking it up to get the cradle off the ground.

[skuthorp]

Brought the dinghy home for a renovate of the deck and to find an annoying leak. Found a soft spot but not I think too much trouble, the leak being into the side tank flotation, from the cockpit. Hopefully that is it.

[WX]

Brought the dinghy home for a renovate of the deck and to find an annoying leak. Found a soft spot but not I think too much trouble, the leak being into the side tank flotation, from the cockpit. Hopefully that is it.

How about a photo Jeff?

[WX]

FB_IMG_1621908160423.jpg

[johnno]

Had a nice day trip up to the Pumicestone Passage today for day one of the annual Bribie Classic Boat Regatta. Saw Tom and a few other friends up there. Lovely day, sweet boats.

IMG_1835sm.jpg

IMG_1836sm.jpg

IMG_1847sm.jpg

IMG_1848sm.jpg

[WX]

So Hartley TS16s are classic boats, nice to know.

[auscruisertom]

So Hartley TS16s are classic boats, nice to know.

Would be called a contemporary unless it’s older than 25 years old, after that it may well be open to individual interpretation.

[WX]

Would be called a contemporary unless it’s older than 25 years old, after that it may well be open to individual interpretation.

Judging by the 1988 date on one sail i would say its at least 30+ years old.

[johnno]

The Bribie Classic organizes it this way:

"What is a Classic Boat?
Historic: A boat built up to and including 1918.
Antique: 1919-1942.
Clasic: 1943- 1975.
Late Classic: 1976 to 25 years prior to the current year.
Contemporary: a wooden boat built within the last 25 years."

So there you go.

[WX]

In Caloundra QLD yesterday, having a beer and watching ships exit the north channel out of Moreton Bay.

[skuthorp]

Awaiting a suitable temperature for 2 pot deck paint and FG repairs to said leak.

[WX]

I've made room in the shed for the TS16 and it's only a few days before we go and get it. It will be a few weeks before I can get started on it though...I'm under orders to renovate the kitchen first.

[johnno]

Look forward to getting in a sail together in the not too distant future...but maybe in our kitchen sinks.

[WX]

Look forward to getting in a sail together in the not too distant future...but maybe in our kitchen sinks.

I am determined to use this next boat a lot more than I used Redwing.

[WX]

Just had a look at the predicted temps in Armidale during the trip.

Sunday 6 June

Summary Min -2Max 14Sunny.Chance of any rain: 0% Sunny. Patchy morning frost. Light winds.

Sun protection recommended from 10:30 am to 1:10 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]

Monday 7 June

Summary Min -3Max 16Sunny.Chance of any rain: 0%

And the temps here for the same period.

Sunday 6 June

Summary
Min 9Max 23Sunny.Chance of any rain: 5% Northern Rivers area

Sunny. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.

Sun protection recommended from 10:10 am to 1:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]

Monday 7 June

Summary
Min 9Max 23Sunny.

We're gonna freeze!
Might have to dig out the Hugo Boss cashmere coat.

[gypsie]

Middle of summer in Ireland - the temps only got above 10° this weekend.
My parents, fully vaccinated, have their granddaughter and great grand son on a holiday together. Cold, but the sun is shining in other ways

[skuthorp]

Prepped my deck, found the leak, exised a small bit of rot in a seam.
Now all I need is a suitable temperature for 2 pot mix. Not cold today, but not warm either.
Regions here are mostly out of lockdown but masks in shops etc mandatory.

[WX]

20210604_091435.jpg
Mast and rig is probably in Victoria now.

[skuthorp]

Forecast 19 Tuesday. I'll get my deck done yet!

[WX]

Just having a morning cuppa before we hit the road.