This is Challenge’s Silver Anniversary year. There can be no doubt the 25 years on the River Lee has faded the original shine. However, some of the crew have religiously painted the boat each year and ensured the bottom has been sand blasted and blacked bi-annually.
The boat was recently dry docked over in Charlton for blacking. Once it had been blasted the hull was inspected and it is remarkably good condition. A week later with a new bottom it sailed through its Boat Safety Scheme inspection.
In addition our new volunteer diesel and hydraulic mechanic (David) has serviced the engine and lift and everything is running as sweet as a nut. All the lifejackets and extinguishers have been serviced and we are ready to go.
Our plumber/chippie is also cutting new window boards as the old ones are past their best before date.
Now we start the process of fundraising for a total refit and re-spray. There will be some stormy seas ahead!
The boat was recently dry docked over in Charlton for blacking. Once it had been blasted the hull was inspected and it is remarkably good condition. A week later with a new bottom it sailed through its Boat Safety Scheme inspection.
In addition our new volunteer diesel and hydraulic mechanic (David) has serviced the engine and lift and everything is running as sweet as a nut. All the lifejackets and extinguishers have been serviced and we are ready to go.
Our plumber/chippie is also cutting new window boards as the old ones are past their best before date.
Now we start the process of fundraising for a total refit and re-spray. There will be some stormy seas ahead!
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