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dgray
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Just a quick update....
Zeta is now on hard standing and the yard will look at the hole in her hull that lets her take on water. Plan is to get her dried out a bit, her hull sorted and then we'll see. If anyone has a bunch of time and wants their own boat, ST365 is available. Not free but cheap to a good home at £1000 loaded onto your transport. The money will be spent on Zeta. Possibly trade for anything interesting....? Cheers |
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Don
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johnk
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Hi there,
Don, want to get in touch via PM but your inbox is full,
Johnk
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dgray
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Hi John,
Sorry about that. I've cleared it now... Edited by dgray - 20 November 2008 at 12:53pm |
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Don
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johnk
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Hi Don,
No problem, PMd you just now.
Johnk
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Garethep
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Any news on ZETA?
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Magic Fingers
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Zeta is comfortable in Newsons shed after a lengthy trip from the Hamble.
I don't think she would have made it to Normandy in June as the hull is in a bad state, although repairable. There is an area of about two square metres at starboard midships undersides that needs replanking and before this can be done the "keel" has to be removed as it has been retro fitted over the plank ends at the keel proper.
Internally she is in a mess. There is hardly anything salvageable apart from the wheelhouse doors. Anything of any use has been removed so we will have to start from scratch once we get her back to a bare hull.
Having said that she is a very pretty little boat and will be worth the effort to restore.
Richard.
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If it ain't broke don't fix it!
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johnk
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Hi Richard,
Many thanks for the update, pity re June but there it is, of course it is great that she is in good hands and will be back at some stage,
Johnk
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johnk
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Just wanted to post that some new pics and commentary on Zeta on the Newsons site, some a bit scary as you can see re electrics, but great to see her being done now, indeed would not have been safe to get to Normandy by any means, but at least will be around for next time.
Johnk
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Garethep
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Over the last 3 years I have sadly watched Zeta deteriorate from a well presented seaworthy vessel to one which was days away from being firewood. It is heartening to see her getting the attention she deserves at long last. A big thank you is due to the team at the MTB02 trust / Newsons for taking her on and I look forward to seeing her finished to their usual high standards. Having been willing on many occasions to contribute towards saving her, I would be grateful if you could provide details of the best way to make a donation towards her restoration.
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johnk
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Hello Gareth, Just seen you post and of course agree, it is great to see her rising again, I went aboard her at Marchwood some years ago, regret to be honest at this time have nothing to offer but words, but sure more than that would be most welcome to the trust.
Johnk
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