Sixpence
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Reged: 24/08/2005
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After years of looking for the right boat, I have finally managed to complete the purchase
I am now the proud owner of a vessel that needs a great deal of work, a pit full of money, and any constructive comments that the forumites are able to supply.
If anyone wants to check the hull registration number, it is 94572, and her name is Persevere, and SWMBO has fallen in love.
We have changed our minds re the live aboard option, because we feel that she deserves a whole lot more.
Built in 1889, she is a Thames Sailing Barge.
During her time, she has done many things, including three months spent underwater. She sunk, and it was that long before they could get her up.
I know some might think I've totally lost the plot, but we would like to restore her to her former glory, with new masts and sails, and, with the right person in charge, take her sailing once again.
This may all sound like a dream, but I have bought her, I am in negotiations re dry dock, I have an estimate for tug and crew to move her, and I would prefer not to hand her over to the Thames Sail Barge charities and other organisations, although I will be contacting them for help and advice.
So any offers of advice (positive please), help, equipment, parts, basically everything. I am going to sink everything I earn into this restoration project, and would like to see her on the open water again for the first time in forty years. What pics do you want to see, if I have them, I'll post them.
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Talbot
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This calls for more than just pictures on here. I would recommend a dedicated Blog. Good luck and hope you have deep pockets.
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Sixpence
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Good idea but no idea where to start with a blog. Opened one at the same place as NAS , but no idea where to go now
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Cuchilo
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Overall pic first so we can all see what ya bought .
Then a pic of your face about four seconds after you handed over the money 
Good luck on your project and any help i can give , well just ask .
Where is she going to be dry docked ?
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Victorious
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Quote:
I know some might think I've totally lost the plot, .
Good plot. 
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Talbot
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start with the date of purchase and description of vessel and anything else you want to share. Add weekly updates as the work progresses (or monthly) see codstewarts blog for an example of one that just groes. Alternatively there is a better example on this forum of the English Gentleman who has got most of the way (and most of his money) in the restoration of a beautiful vessel across the other side of the pond. I cant remember his name, but the link is since Xmas.
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Twisterowner
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Reged: 23/07/2005
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Loc: ally poor
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Brilliant! Huge undertaking but best of luck. Looking forward to regular reports and photos.
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Sixpence
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Reged: 24/08/2005
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Anything to oblige, this is her from the bow
and this is how she should look
and me !
well ,, two out of three aint bad
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Forbsie
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I think you mean Lannig and http://www.mavourneen-mary.com is his excellent website.
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Sixpence
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And Alan Reeky of iron wharf boat yard has offered to help re tug and dry dock
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