Classic wooden speedboat build , sink, search for, recovery and rebuild.

fergal.b · 30-11-2014 11:35am

Hi Sadler32 thanks. I have no better places to look than the usual

maybe something like these.

http://www.donedeal.ie/boats-for-sale/boat/7771899

http://www.donedeal.ie/boats-for-sale/small-fiberglass-boat/7795882

http://www.adverts.ie/boats/boat/6687592

http://www.adverts.ie/boats/punt-tender-small-boat/6841527

Failing that you could build your own

or have one built for you at a price :eek: Ask on the forum maybe one of the others has one.

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Sadler32 · 30-11-2014 12:35pm

Hi Fergal.

Thanks for that. I am actually leaning towards the building option, there are a few plans out there that suit. Just thought it would be easier to start with something already built. It would be nice to have something that could be sailed and motored. I was looking out for sailing dinghies, however I am now thinking that the ideal rowing dinghy could be converted...

fergal.b · 30-11-2014 12:56pm

If you start up your own post on the forum we can take it from there and throw around a few ideas as I would like to try and keep this post on the topic of my build if possible.
Cheers

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hubba · 09-12-2014 11:23am

You said 12ft but would you be persuaded to go as long as 14ft? If so, I am involved in racing 14ft wooden dinghies and could put the word out.

Sadler32 · 09-12-2014 12:06pm

Hi Hubba. sent you a pm. Lets keep this thread to Fergal`s amazing build.....

fergal.b · 29-12-2014 1:17pm

I came across this it's a 1937 century thunderbolt the engine hatch is something like the one that I was building but I'm not sure I like it now

might have to rethink it :rolleyes:

Sh1tbag OToole · 29-12-2014 1:27pm

It looks too much like a Subaru Impreza with that thing on

gutteruu · 29-12-2014 1:46pm

Personally I like the curve. I never understood the people on Glen-l putting big square box on a lovely curved boat. Always looked like a bodged job to me. But, each to their own I suppose.

JamesM · 30-12-2014 5:25pm

Looking at this side on photo, I would have a curve rising from the front of the opening to the highest point. Then curving slightly downward. finishing straight down to the deck, either parallel with the transom or the windscreen.
http://s753.photobucket.com/user/fergalbutler/media/crackerbox/ferg04_zpsf7006bd9.jpg.html
Not sure if that is clear

fergal.b · 28-01-2015 11:29am

A little engine video, she deserves it

fergal.b · 22-04-2015 7:11pm

Sanding down for a few more coats of varnish

I had to tape off the caulking as the varnish won't set on it.

fergal.b · 13-05-2015 9:22pm

3 more coats buffed up she is starting to get that deep shine now maybe just 3 more next year

fergal.b · 01-06-2015 12:51pm

Not the best weekend I have had

Old's Cool is now sitting at the bottom of Lough Ree in about 40 foot of water We left portlick bay at about 12.30 and headed to Killinure point to meet up with some other boats then we headed to Lanesborough for the summer prom festival the water was quite calm and it was a pleasant trip up, arriving at about 2.00 we stayed for an hour and then headed back to portlick after about half an hour we got hit with a large hail shower and the waves got alot bigger very quick we were doing 10 knots just to keep the bow up above the waves but I came down off one hard and nosed dived into another swamping the boat and killing the engine, with no forward motion I then got turned sideways and hit by two more waves that filled the boat and down she went all within 30 seconds I didn't even have time to make a SOS call but luckly the other boat that was with me saw what happened and came back to pull me out of the water, the important thing is that I'm here to tell the story and thats all that counts.
These are the last few photos of her and a little video of us heading that morning.

oscarBravo · 01-06-2015 1:30pm

Oh no!

Glad you're OK...

gutteruu · 01-06-2015 2:30pm

Thats awful news. Has to be soul crushing. Surely it can't be that big an operation to get the lough ree diving club to rescue it for you? Few balloons tied to engine and float to top and pump it out? Has to be worth a few hundred quids effort ?

HeidiHeidi · 01-06-2015 7:01pm

Holy **** :eek:

Well first things first, glad to hear you're ok.

Secondly, glad to hear you're ok.

Just goes to show how the weather can turn, even on a lake.

Hopefully there might be the tiniest chance of recovery - worth investigating at least.

Glad to hear you're ok.

Stheno · 01-06-2015 7:07pm

Glad to hear you are ok!

Sorry to hear about the boat, I'd say that was a bit of a fright

Take care of yourself

fergal.b · 01-06-2015 7:08pm

Thanks, the search and recovery will be going out as soon as the weather picks up "if it ever does" and my insurance should cover that, even if they can only find one bit of wood off her I will be able to rebuild her.

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mufflets2 · 01-06-2015 7:38pm

Oh jesus no! Glad you are ok. If there is anything I can do to help get her back - Give me a shout. (David)

Buona Fortuna · 01-06-2015 7:55pm

What a gutter.

Not really into boats, but my Dad always was and sometimes I feel I ought to be

. I've dipped in and out of your thread over the while.

Glad you're OK Fergal.

catastrophy · 01-06-2015 9:15pm

Glad your ok.

BrensBenz · 01-06-2015 10:47pm

Yes, that's heartbreaking news but............it could have been so much worse. Here's hoping the recovery goes well and she's back where she belongs soon.

Hifive · 02-06-2015 12:51am

Just seeing this now. That's awful news but glad your OK. When you find her, and you will, she should be OK. There's not much electronics on these motors other than the cdi unit. When I replaced my 5.7, I kept all the electrics from the old motor and your welcome to any or all of it.
Mark.

Edit, I'm assuming it's carb
and not efi.

neris · 02-06-2015 9:17am

Sorry to hear about the boat but glad your ok, hopefully you can get it backup and do something with it

genuine leather · 02-06-2015 11:27am

Glad to hear you are ok fergal.b.

Odelay · 03-06-2015 8:58pm

I have been following this thread for yonks, loved that boat in all her sexyness. An absolute beaut, so sorry to read, never expected that! Hope you get her out of the drink soon, great to hear you got out safely, you're a top contributor here.

Alkers · 08-06-2015 1:36pm

Heard this on facebook - tough going. Best of look with the recovery, at the very least it will make for an interesting thread!

A2LUE42 · 08-06-2015 2:57pm

Glad you are OK. That's the most important thing. Having been on a few boats that went down over the years, it can be quite a shock if you don't see it coming. Hopefully the boat can be found and refloated. It took three months to find one of ours on Lough Derg before.

fergal.b · 08-06-2015 3:07pm

Were scanning the hell out of the spot at the moment but it seems like it just vanished.

fergal.b · 13-06-2015 6:57pm

After spending yesterday looking for Old's Cool onboard the stunning barge Hawthorn http://www.bargehawthorn.info/ in the very pleasant company of Giles & Jill we eventually came across these images on the sonar, we were so sure this was her that we called out a diver to confirm.

Video may contain some choice swear words

Classic wooden speedboat build , sink, search for, recovery and rebuild.

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