We had the survey on "Sandpiper of Beaulieu" today, carried out by that very nice chap Toby Lester and there were no nasty surprises. A not inconsiderable number of items were, inevitably, added to the "to do" list, some more urgent than others, but nothing that stands in the way of the delivery trip and nothing that's going to cost silly money to sort out
I then had a brief "sea" trial under motor (all I wanted or needed, a sail was not necessary) to test the engine and as far as I can tell it is entirely without vice. In fact, for a 38 year old engine it sounds remarkably healthy.
So the balance of the monies has been paid, the broker is sorting out the bill of sale with the owner and I need to sort out the insurance PDQ because we take ownership of her on Monday!
Monday and Tuesday will be load up, tank up, sort out and van shuffling with our departure planned for first thing Wednesday morning. Weather permitting and barring disasters we'll be heading for Fox's at Ipswich where we have a "do" on Saturday evening.
I'm delighted to have the services of my old Mate Rik for the delivery trip, sadly Tony can't make it 'cos he's had to get a proper job! But if the weather is OK on Sunday he might get some sailing in yet back to Fambridge
The Odyssey Act 3 begins ....
Fair winds indeed!!
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