Just a quick line to say the launch went well (ish), now in marina, after a pleasant motor down the Malacca strait for an hour.
Now WiFi yet, so sending this via 4g on my phone, so hopefully can upload pictures later when I get some proper connectivity.
The bow thruster worked well, managed 7.5 knots before engine revs maxed out at 2600, might be room for improvement there, but good enough for now. It’s going to take me a while to get the hang of manoeuvring this beast, she’s 16 tons, with a powerful prop and and engine.
Life is so much better now I am afloat, hopefully away from the mossies, with my own sink, shower and toilet. I have also been able to re-assemble the bits of the boat that where apart for the work being done.
Im off with Erik to have dinner tonight at Nandos to celebrate! I should also be able to pick up some groceries.
It’s great to be back near a shopping mall.
Paul C.
I am pleased with the news
Bravo, well done
Thanks Tim, quickly moving through the boat now making it nice, I think you will like it. Weather’s also great right now.
Will send you an email.