Congratulations Tim glad to hear that you finally got the 520 completed and to sea with satisfying results - glad also to hear that speed and handling have to date been satisfactory and trust you`ll enjoy many happy hours out in the Solent with her. Good luck with the prop trials (its always a bit of a black art, but I have had good reports from other 520 running 17 or 19 inch props).
Thanks chris and steve. I am indeed chuffed to bits. I need to get out in something rough to give her a thrashing and see how she handles some bigger stuff.
It would be nice to see 40knots, but this may be a little optimistic. I'll wait and see what difference a prop change makes.
Unfortunately on recovering her, a hull to trailer interface resulted in a large gouge at the front (through to the glass )
......er, yea, sorry about that .
Anyway, after nearly 2 years of thinking/planning/building/sitting in the Kings Head, I think its been worth it. A boat that can handle more than a slight chop without a soaking takes some getting used to
looks good tim! hope you have lots of fun in her.
just out of interest where did you get the rear bench from and could you tell me the footprint dimensions?
thanks
Jiz
Thanks! I think I've had enough of plywood, epoxy and glass fibre to last me a good few years! Tis real easy though, check back in this thread as there are details of how I did it.
It is a great boat and I will miss her and the adventures it took my friends and I on over the years. Please reply here or send me a private message if interested!
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hope you have lots of fun in her. 
