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Too many projects - not enough time!!!

by lewlew100 » 05 Jun 2019, 16:48

Hi Ian, I have already replied to your cover post, but if you did want to consider some form of cover/deck barter, the cover would be quite a lot more expensive than the deck - I am telling you that in case it convinces you that you may indeed want to give the matter further thought!!! I have now fitted two vertical rails from the hardtop down to the top of the coamings which define the W/H rear and will support the transverse partition. I have use Bimini swivels to fix the rails and when in the "open" configuration they lay down flat above the coaming and rest in another swivel. Geoff.
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by lewlew100 » 20 Jun 2019, 09:33

I made a small oval carbon fibre panel to house four Mercury instruments(speedo,revs, trim, volts) a boat nd fitted it to the dashboard. I cannot post any pics yet as I have now taken the boat away to have the covers fitted. Will post some pics on its return. Geoff.
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by lewlew100 » 21 Jul 2019, 16:43

Boat now back with new canopy. Canopy in 4 sections. One side screen each side, one canvass bulkhead which forms an enclosed WH withside screens and a tonneau with a large visipanel from the WH roof t joined to the side screens and sloping down to the transom. I have also fitted a mast, nav. lights and bow roller. Same pics posted on WSF forum. Geoff.
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by betty boop » 10 Sep 2019, 20:21

looks great Geoff, unfortunaly we wanted similar but with no roof and a long deck it just wouldnt have worked,
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by lewlew100 » 14 Sep 2019, 20:19

Just a quick update. Wheel house furniture and vee berth cushions now made and placed in position. As the helm unit (Baystar) is hydraulic (not the original intention) it protrudes out a bit more than planned, so I have decided to move the helm up and forward to regain a few more inches WH space. I have made a pod pattern and mould to house the helm unit in its new position and hope to get this fitted in the next couple of days. Geoff.
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by betty boop » 18 Sep 2019, 20:41

nice job Geoff and the cushion look great too as you said. nearly bought that LDV bus in peterborough to convert but got cold feet :lol: always next time - :D
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by lewlew100 » 18 Sep 2019, 22:03

Thanks for your nice comments Ian(BB). Plenty of vans about, so don't give up. We started to prime paint our camper furniture today. Geoff. I also refitted the boat dashboard with the changes to the helm. I have gained 100mm in length and the higher wheel position is also far nicer, but I shall have to find a new position for the compass. Geoff.
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by betty boop » 20 Sep 2019, 07:19

we need to be carefull Geoff we may turn this into camper banter forum. I think I, having a midlife crisis as I keep wanting to buy a decommissioned ambulances on ebay, just missed a 61 plate P boxer for £2500. great deals the only problem is the 450k miles over 8 years oh and the 4 ton loading of bespoke conversion kit . :lol: :lol:
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by Ianfs » 20 Sep 2019, 13:27

Off topic just a little, but check out this YouTube channel, there's someone on there you may know. :D



It's parked on our drive right now and being converted. We've done loads of research and screwed up a few times already but got the work arounds done.

Nowhere near as professional as Geoff's build though, that boat looks stunning.
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by betty boop » 01 Oct 2019, 08:16

Thanks for that Ian, who was the good looking side kick in the video? :lol: Looks like there is room there for another van on your drive - one mornign you may well find an ex ambulance parked up ready for Jack to stay work on it ;)
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