Cruiser restoration and wheelchair adaption

confusedeire · 20-05-2017 10:43am

So when's the next project starting?

fergal.b · 21-05-2017 4:52pm

Well everything went just fine even the weather was nice for us

Thanks to kennedy transport for the lift, these guy's know their stuff and I would recommend them to anyone.

As do the gang in Lakeside.

Her new home the car parked at the top of the gang plank so it's just straight down and in with the wheelchair. No leaks and the engine ran perfect but it's handy having Clinton Marine moored next to us just incase

Thats what it's all about.

FanadMan · 21-05-2017 4:56pm

Well done Fergal! She's back where she belongs. Hope you and the family have many years out on her.

Stheno · 21-05-2017 4:58pm

Looks great Fergal glad it all went so well

HeidiHeidi · 21-05-2017 5:09pm

Congratulations!!!

May you have many happy adventures afloat on her

Balfey1972 · 21-05-2017 6:02pm

Congrats Fergal, looking fantastic in the water. hopefully the start to a great summer of boating

JamesM · 21-05-2017 6:10pm

Well done Fergal. She looks great in her natural habitat.

Maybe see you next weekend if you are down. The Catamaran Westerns are taking place on Saturday and Sunday next, based in LRYC and racing is on the main lake just outside your entrance. At my age, I'll be on one of the slower cats, but the speed of the Formula 18s is worth seeing if there is a good breeze.

Pete67 · 21-05-2017 6:40pm

Huge congratulations, a very satisfying day I'd say. Now enjoy it!

[Deleted User] · 21-05-2017 7:30pm

Unbelievable Fergal. An astounding piece of workmanship. I hope she gives you many years of enjoyment.

Thank you for creating this thread. I've enjoyed it immensely.

lonewolf1961 · 21-05-2017 9:27pm

great job fergal she looks great enjoy ..

beauf · 21-05-2017 10:00pm

Wow Amazing.

beertons · 21-05-2017 11:18pm

Class.

HONKEY TONK · 22-05-2017 11:00am

Amazing Work Fergal.

Thats some talent

Turns Water

Into Wine

geraardo · 22-05-2017 11:53am

Well done Fergal, have been following since you started this project. You have done an amazing job, i hope ye have many happy years together on it.

Im doing some home renovations myself and i have to say i nearly gave up a few times, but i just took a look at the work you were doing and that inspired me to get going again.

Looking forward to the next project.

Tabnabs · 22-05-2017 11:57am

Saw some additional photos on twitter, she looks superb, another fantastic job. Hope you guys have a wonderful summer afloat.

HeidiHeidi · 22-05-2017 12:48pm

Christ, I'd forgotten she was actually under water when you got her :eek:

I cannot believe you've effected that transformation in just a smidgin over a year, all by yourself effectively (I know there were other hands involved, not discounting them for a moment), while being a full-time carer, and managing to fit in a heart attack in your spare time (what little there was of it).

Wow. Just wow.

Bigus · 22-05-2017 3:28pm

It looks a million dollars , well done great foresight.

sogood · 22-05-2017 6:45pm

I have to echo the sentiments and best wishes of all the other posters. She looks fantastic and so much at home in her new environment. Relax and enjoy, give your heart and your power tools a rest for a while. Well done.

Conchir · 22-05-2017 11:52pm

Just adding my name to the fairly lengthy list of well-wishers Fergal, fantastic transformation. Delighted for you and the family, hope you all have a great time with her.

domrush · 23-05-2017 1:01am

One of the best threads I've followed on boards.ie, fairplay Fergal hope you and your family get the best out of her!

ted1 · 23-05-2017 1:48am

Great thread , with a great result. Congrats ðŸ‘

thehippychippy · 23-05-2017 6:54am

Have to chime in here and say well done fergal. What a transformation. Absolutely loved checking in to get the updates . Congratulations

elusiveguy · 23-05-2017 11:32am

WOW!

Well done

Hifive · 23-05-2017 4:15pm

Legend!!

Fergal for Taoiseach! (I'm sure he could fit it in to his spare time somewhere)

fergal.b · 23-05-2017 7:10pm

confusedeire wrote: »

So when's the next project starting?

Now

In exchange for my mooring I going to restore this little flock of seagulls for the owner of the marina they have been sitting in his shed for over 20 years, should make a nice display stand

Taoiseach my arss :pac:

FanadMan · 23-05-2017 7:20pm

^^ Do you ever stop?

mufflets2 · 02-06-2017 1:55am

Well done feral, and congrats - I hadn't kept up with this project and just couldn't stop reading it's 2am now and I didn't want this thread to end , your skills and enthusiasm are second to none,
I hope to see the boat in person over the summer.

FanadMan · 02-06-2017 3:03am

mufflets2 wrote: »

Well done feral, and congrats - I hadn't kept up with this project and just couldn't stop reading it's 2am now and I didn't want this thread to end , your skills and enthusiasm are second to none,
I hope to see the boat in person over the summer.

It was a great voyage following the whole thing and waiting for the Fri evening updates

gutteruu · 02-06-2017 8:18pm

Nice one Fergal. Really enjoyed the updates. Any ideas for the next big project? You mentioned an old american muscle car a few projects back?

fergal.b · 02-06-2017 8:43pm

gutteruu wrote: »

Nice one Fergal. Really enjoyed the updates. Any ideas for the next big project? You mentioned an old american muscle car a few projects back?

I'm going to find Old's Cool fix her up and as my car has a wheelchair ramp and cutout floor I can't fit a tow bar so I will probably restore an old car to use maybe something like an old panel truck that will also take the wheelchairs using a fold up ramp

I also might have an old derelict house to renovate in the hear future :eek: it never ends with me

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