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Cruiser restoration and wheelchair adaption

fergal.b

So here she is my next little project

she is a Richardson Roving Gem that I hope to convert to take the wheelchair, I'm going to need all the help I can get with this so feel free to offer what you have :rolleyes: I'm going to try and get her moved to Skerries and see if I can pick up a trailer to back her into a driveway as it's too tight to have a crane lift her in. So let me know what you think or any ideas you have. I must be mad

After a bit of a power wash

Inside all stripped out now I have a blank canvas.

This is what she looked like back in the 70's at least the new TV won't take up as much room:)

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confusedeire

So when's the next project starting?

fergal.b

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

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

Stheno

Looks great Fergal glad it all went so well

HeidiHeidi

Congratulations!!!

May you have many happy adventures afloat on her

Balfey1972

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

JamesM

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

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

[Deleted User]

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

great job fergal she looks great enjoy ..

beauf

Wow Amazing.

beertons

Class.

HONKEY TONK

Amazing Work Fergal.

Thats some talent

Turns Water

Into Wine

geraardo

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

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

HeidiHeidi

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

It looks a million dollars , well done great foresight.

sogood

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

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

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

Great thread , with a great result. Congrats ðŸ‘

thehippychippy

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

elusiveguy

WOW!

Well done

Hifive

Legend!!

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

fergal.b

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

^^ Do you ever stop?

mufflets2

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

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

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

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