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Old 07 May 2007, 19:11   #61
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It's back....

Got the modified A-frame back from the fabricator today.

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Old 07 May 2007, 22:11   #62
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Its Looking well. Almost complete now!
Decided to start my refurb after all. Got a lot of it stripped down and engines off.
Now just waiting on the muscle to flip it over! Will post Pics soon.
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Old 18 May 2007, 20:32   #63
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The A frame goes on,

at last...
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Old 20 May 2007, 18:48   #64
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now that's on the old single one is for sale complete with lights......

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Nav lights and searchlights fitted and wired...
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Looks fantastic Jizm. Do the nav light wires run outside or inside the tubing?

Must be ready to launch now surely?
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Looks fantastic Jizm. Do the nav light wires run outside or inside the tubing?

Must be ready to launch now surely?
Outside the frame for now due to launching on monday, hopefully.

Will wire them internally next winter.
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Old 28 May 2007, 23:32   #68
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No launch today due to weather
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Aft now complete, tank cover & treadmaster etc...
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Old 29 May 2007, 14:51   #70
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Old 29 May 2007, 14:52   #71
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Old 29 May 2007, 21:21   #72
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Old 30 May 2007, 13:13   #73
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It's finally finished! (about time!)

Will post some on water pics when I can.....
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Old 30 May 2007, 15:53   #75
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She does look the mutts £%**& !
Hopfully our 5mtr will come up as well!

Where did you get the varnish rollers from?
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Old 31 May 2007, 00:32   #76
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Where did you get the varnish rollers from?
I didn't bother, saw them in B&Q tho'. Managed to get all the foam ones I used for free!
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Old 31 May 2007, 08:22   #77
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Ok, cheers. Ill have a sneaky look at the finish when we collect the Aframe!!
Oh yes im a winner!!!!!!!
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Old 01 June 2007, 00:20   #78
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Launch now scheduled for Sunday......
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First cruise

Good luck with your first day out, hope everything goes well. Pathalla
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Old 01 June 2007, 23:58   #80
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