Splash down

So the lift in day arrived and a few walks around the hull were required to make absolutely sure that nothing had been forgotten while the hull was still dry! Phil had confided that he had been having nightmares for the last week about Seascape sliding off the lift as the slings separated, he was clearly worried about all of the ensuing GRP work. Recent events at the yard had wound up both our concerns, my nightmare was based on being leant on by Seascape squishing me between her and a container wall! Reminder to eat less cheese. On her way despite nearly taking out the fishmongers super truck on the way down the hill we got there safely, lift out had been the 26th February and lift in was the 13th July four and a half months of work had gone into her and it certainly shows. What was even better is that the launch occurred on a beautiful day weather wise and at the bottom of the tide in slack water so manoeuvring was completed without huge anxiety, this was the first time out with the new prop and only the second ever movement with me in charge so best not to ding it!  

 

Splendid