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  • 6 May 2025 at 12:44 #125653
    harry smith 1
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      @harrysmith1

      YEP, another knacked boat to the KNACKERY SLIPWAY !!!

      This one has had a poor life so far, but that’s about to change.

      It many have started out well with very good coat of vanish.

      60-65 years on it’s time for new brushless motor and chine rails.

      Harrysr1sr7sr2sr3sr4sr5sr6

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      6 May 2025 at 12:54 #125654
      Colin Bishop
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        @colinbishop34627

        I always liked the look of that kit but couldn’t afford it when I was a boy. Good luck with the refurb.

        SLEC do an updated version of the kit for £95.

        Sea Rover 29.5ins (749mm)

        Colin

        6 May 2025 at 13:31 #125655
        harry smith 1
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          @harrysmith1

          Hi Colin

          Yes, I know,but this is history and it’s an Aerokits for sure.

          HarryDSCN4345DSCN4347DSCN4346

          6 May 2025 at 13:59 #125656
          Colin Bishop
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            @colinbishop34627

            Hi Harry,

            I wasn’t suggesting that you should buy the SLEC version, you are obviously enjoying the challenge, but others might like the design and like to have a go at it.

            Colin

            6 May 2025 at 19:47 #125658
            Richard Simpson
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              @richardsimpson88330

              I like to see someone take on a challenge!

              11 May 2025 at 10:49 #125677
              harry smith 1
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                @harrysmith1

                Hi All

                Cleaning the boat and sanding down the outside.

                Adding chine rails which will hide some of the mess at the bow, hopefully !!!

                HarryDSCN4366DSCN4353DSCN4358DSCN4359DSCN4360DSCN4361DSCN4364DSCN4365DSCN4409

                18 May 2025 at 12:28 #125718
                harry smith 1
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                  @harrysmith1

                  Hi All

                  Working on the forward deck area.

                  I maded the forward deck go back pass the second frame because the orginal side decks required trimming because of the old nail holes.

                  New forward cabin window frames.

                  Chine rails installed.

                  HarryDSCN4449DSCN4448

                  18 May 2025 at 13:10 #125719
                  Ray Wood 3
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                    @raywood3

                    She’s looking good Harry 🙂

                    Amazing what can be done with an old boat if you can be bothered , well done, it’s probably 60 years old at a guess .

                    Regards Ray

                    19 June 2025 at 13:06 #125953
                    harry smith 1
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                      @harrysmith1

                      Hi Lads

                      It’s a bit slow in the workshop as we are selling our sea side shack and winter has arrived down under.

                      I have made anew front window section and replacing the forward deck.

                      I have taking it back pass the original position so I can cutout the ends of the side decks with the nail holes.

                      It’s all getting planked over in the finish.

                      I have made the rear floor in two sections, the stern deck and a cabin door.

                      HarryDSCN4436DSCN4441DSCN4437DSCN4438

                      19 June 2025 at 17:54 #125954
                      Richard Simpson
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                        @richardsimpson88330

                        Always good to see an old boat brought back to life.

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