A New Boat is Born!

[Gludy]

Yes it has stablisers with the software that learns the wave pattern and anticipates etc.

Yes, I went out in a 575 with stabilisers - its lke 'switching off the sea' - means that say in an f5 you can have passengers read a book, watch TV and even make a cuppa tea. Its a very comfortable ride - a major factor in my conversion over to SD hull. Some have said its like putting the boat on rail tracks ... it makes an enourmous difference.

I watched the Nordhaven video of their Atlantic crossing - one had a problem with their stabilisers and as a result actually turned back and sailed with the seas until fixed - they could not take the rolling.

[MedDreamer]

She looks fantastic Paul, I bet you're getting a wee bit excited now !

I look forward to the Whitby/Scarborough stop off on your round Britain cruise [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]


Martyn

[MedDreamer]

Thats a beauty as well Rick, bet you can't wait for next week

Martyn

[Gludy]

Yes... I think for the first time today i am really excited... I envy Rick with just 4 long, very long days to go .... :-)

[rickp]

Very very long indeed. Someone bought me one of those countdown clocks, which is ticking away very slowly on the window cill in my office.

(Un)Fortunately, work has thrown a few spanners just to keep things entertaining until then [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Rick

[GC1]

Fantastic looking boat Gludy, congratulations, and safe passages to all who sail in her [img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[tome]

Looks fabulous, think it's the first Trader I've seen with a blue hull? Look forward to seeing her in Emsworth - a 10 min walk from my office.

Congratulations!

[Gludy]

I think they made one fishing boat with a lighter blue hull but i think its the firtst proper Trader with one - i know at least one of the new trader 64's also has a blue hull.

[kindredspirit]

Beautiful boat, Paul.

You'll have many happy hours in her.

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[Gludy]

Thanks.... none of us know how long we have on this earth .... I am trying to make the best of it whilst I can!