Cruiser restoration and wheelchair adaption

WildWater · 31-03-2017 10:26pm

Whaletastic Fergal.

fergal.b · 07-04-2017 5:35pm

The dash was a faded blue so I covered it in white car wrapping it might be a bit bright but when I throw all my crap on it it should be alright

Also added some wood trim everywhere

I carpeted the kids walls and fitted 12v sockets and 240v with usb.

And most exciting of all I built a step

FanadMan · 07-04-2017 5:38pm

We know it's Friday evening when we get the Fergal Report

Nice work as ever!

fergal.b · 14-04-2017 4:30pm

Just a little reminder it's Friday

Not much to show with the holidays, I started cutting strips out of any of the wood I had leftover to cover the ceiling in the main bedroom.

I had saved the old panel to use as a template.

I used fibreglass cloth on the back to hold it together.

With the clinker sides and the wooden ceiling I hope to give it the feel of an old wooden boat.

fergal.b · 21-04-2017 4:38pm

Friday fix

Wired in the LED strip lights.

Collected some twigs.

And made a shelf with a little hanger

Finished off the beds and put in more storage lockers.

Mr Noodles has now moved to the playground and sensory garden in Kyle's school, he seems quite happy there

lonewolf1961 · 21-04-2017 5:46pm

great job fergal

fergal.b · 28-04-2017 3:47pm

It's Friday and I think I'm going to enjoy this one

Cutting up the cousins I got from Lidl.

and a memory foam topper.

Also finished off the lights in the kids room.

Spent most of the week cleaning up the place and gathering up the tools that I wont need anymore.

copper12 · 29-04-2017 8:05am

Hold on to them you’ll need them next week for the new project:eek:

fergal.b · 29-04-2017 12:22pm

Great night thanks for dropping by

first time seeing the boat at night.

Simey learning another new trade

Vexorg · 29-04-2017 1:44pm

Fergal

It was great to see the boat, such a huge undertaking, best of luck with the launch.

Thanks again.

fergal.b · 05-05-2017 7:24pm

Great bit of weather so I gave the boat a light sanding and another coat of paint I also got the antifoul done using a rabbit hair brush.

Nice little present from my brother to kit out the crew

Changing the impeller before we hit the water, just as well by the looks of it.

Well thats just about it for this post hope you enjoyed it, I'm going to try and do a live video on my Facebook page of the launch on the 20th so tune in if you like.

FanadMan · 05-05-2017 8:04pm

Jeez, that's some transformation when you see the before and after pics! A real work of beauty and passion.

Will you be posting the FB live link here? Would love to see the launch.

fergal.b · 05-05-2017 8:12pm

FanadMan wrote: »

Jeez, that's some transformation when you see the before and after pics! A real work of beauty and passion.

Will you be posting the FB live link here? Would love to see the launch.

Don't think I can do that but I might upload a video at a later date.

.

sogood · 09-05-2017 7:51pm

As usual fergal, inspirational and most encouraging. Hope the launch goes well and she passes her sea trials with flying colours. Looking forward to seeing the splash! Enjoy and maybe now you can retrieve the other boat.

fergal.b · 12-05-2017 6:55pm

Found an old bit of timber and thought "that would make a nice flag pole.

Bottom cut off and sanded, now just to cut a bow out of the top.

There is no such thing as scrap wood just pieces not used yet

sogood · 12-05-2017 8:15pm

That's the problem. Half of my main work shed is cluttered with things that "may be useful some day". I hate to throw things out, but very often find my actions justified. So many things you need can't be bought.

Pete67 · 12-05-2017 10:51pm

Looks fantastic Fergal, best of luck with the launch. Hope we get some decent weather for you all to enjoy the fruits of your labour!

fergal.b · 18-05-2017 8:19pm

Using up the last of the scraps of wood on a wind vane

Only two more sleeps, getting nervous and excited.

FanadMan · 18-05-2017 8:24pm

Can't wait to see her in the water where she belongs. Best of luck Fergal.

MAJJ · 18-05-2017 9:22pm

I literally tripped over this thread and have been enthralled as I read it end to end this evening. Wonderful epic project, Fergal I wish you and your family many happy moments out on the water. Thanks for all the details posted.

irishejit · 19-05-2017 10:59am

Best of luck with the launch tomorrow Fergal....looking forward to seeing you on the water after all the hard work, well deserved

HeidiHeidi · 19-05-2017 11:25am

Best of luck with it all Fergal - if I wasn't up to my eyeballs in work and sailing duties I'd nearly travel down to spectate!

Hope it all goes swimmingly and you have many many years of happy sailing in her. (And find Old's Cool, of course!)

beauf · 19-05-2017 11:35am

Will raise a beer for you!

sogood · 19-05-2017 1:35pm

Best of wishes for the launch fergal. Great to see the culmination of all your efforts
Lots of pics please!

thereitisgone · 19-05-2017 3:31pm

This was a great thread to follow,as are all Fergals threads. You and your family are going to have a great time because of your brilliant hard work. Fergal back on the water just as it should be. Kudos to you sir

fergal.b · 19-05-2017 5:23pm

Thanks for the best wishes and to all who helped out over the year and voted for me I couldn't have done it without you.

moonshadow · 19-05-2017 8:45pm

Tick tock tick tock.....&#55357;&#56860; Sleep tight my friend see you in the morning !!

Stheno · 19-05-2017 8:51pm

Fergal I hope you have a fantastic day tomorrow, the culmination of all of your hard work

Enjoy every minute

Mech1 · 19-05-2017 8:57pm

Best of thoughts from here going to you and your family, enjoy it, its deserved.

Steve · 19-05-2017 11:18pm

Bring a bung or two and a hammer in case a skin fitting fails, best of luck Ferg, awesome project to bring to fruition!

Cruiser restoration and wheelchair adaption

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