Geoffrey Hammond Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 When in Braunston, you are welcome to wander over to the wet dock. There, I am lucky to having my new boat fitted out. The shell is one of the last builds by Barry Hawkins. When I bought it, it had had a 1952 Lister fitted from RW Davies and a boatman's cabin part built and some other parts barely started. Well, there were many problems with what had been done. So, Tony Redshaw has sorted out the engine. Bob Mitchell has torn out all that was wrong within and is creating something new and beautiful. Do catch a word with Bob - he is brilliant, but do not stop him working! Dave Bishop painted much of the boat; the back panels were then sorted by Peter Hyde and the signwriting has just been gloriously applied by Becky Roberts. Completion is due for mid-July. And so at last I am allowing myself some gentle anticipatory excitement. I hope you like what you find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotswoldsman Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Hi Geoffrey it has taken a while. I am now heading back from London and you will be pleased to know I am not coming down the Braunston Flight decided to turn right and go Leicester way. Should be at Foxton in July if you fancy a beer. Good luck with the boat sounds like maybe you will be out when I return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Hammond Posted June 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 John, Many thanks for your friendly reply. I look forward to meeting you on the water. Geoffrey I visited a very damp Braunston today to measure futher Strumble 2 progress - and was delighted. The woodwork in the main cabin is almost completed. The area around the engine has been cleared so that it - the engine - may be painted. The day tank is ready to go to Tony Redshaw to have a gauge fitted. July 20th looks possible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andywatson Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 It looks very nice and I hope you will post some pictures of the fit out as it progresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAP Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Hi Geoffrey, I did wander over to the wet dock last Saturday during the Braunston Historic Boat Show and was delighted to view your boat. I took some photos and also spoke to Bob. You must be very pleased with the quality of the fit out and the paint job - I was. I too have a JP3 but mine is a marinised version of the stationary engine, aged 67 years. I am curious to know more about your thermostat housing. Is this a Redshaw solution? Also, where did Bob source the tongue and groove ceiling? Thanks, RAP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Hammond Posted June 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 RAP, Thank you very much for the very kind message. Yes, I am delighted. I'll get back to you on your two questions after I have been up to the boat on Sunday. In other words, I need to ask! Very best wishes, Geoffrey Hammond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Hammond Posted October 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 I visited the boat today and took a bearable photo of the JP3M which has just been repainted. I am delighted. 3 weeks to go - I hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andywatson Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 I know it sounds good. Now it also looks good. How's the fit out coming along...? Don't be shy. Lets see some more p.hotos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Hammond Posted October 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Andy, You are most kind to be interested. Here is an image of the boatman's cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 (edited) Not sure about the spacing of the rivets on that vacuum cleaner. Engine looks superb, though. Edited October 9, 2011 by Athy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAP Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Hi Geoffrey, Did you ask about my two queries regarding the engine thermostat housing and the tongue and groove? Thanks, RAP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardH Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Wow ! Given that you took my Strumble out for a play, do I have the chance of a play out on your Strumble........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Hammond Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Wow ! Given that you took my Strumble out for a play, do I have the chance of a play out on your Strumble........ Richard, If you are ever heading South, I will be delighted to take you out. Trust all is thriving in the land of Doug Moore. Geoffrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Hammond Posted November 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Hi Geoffrey, Did you ask about my two queries regarding the engine thermostat housing and the tongue and groove? Thanks, RAP RAP, Many apologies for delayed reply. I'm still not quite sure that I understand the thermostat question - but that is my lack of knowledge. The oak T & G comes from Brooks Bros, Nottingham. Geoffrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip Dawson Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 She's looking awesome... but is Geoffrey installed in the boatman's cabin yet rather that Henry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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