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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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fergal.b

First test run with a "poweregg x wizard" waterproof drone today I didn't edit it much or fly too far from the boat so just a lot of lake and sky and a bit of self isolating:) I still have a good bit of learning to do.

fergal.b

Job done for the weekend, I fitted two 175w victron monocrystalline solar panels that should keep me off the grid running the diesel night heater and charging the batteries where ever we go

I also got a discount from euromotive.ie by saying I saw the driftwood video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX-6tqFKw7s&feature=emb_logo

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fergal.b

Tow wrote: »

Any photos of the chain store and modifications required? Probably more work went into it than the flashy hardware on deck!

Not really behind this door

is one of these

the locker is mainly filled with sand bags so I'm just loosing a bit of storage space.

[Deleted User]

Any photos of the chain store and modifications required? Probably more work went into it than the flashy hardware on deck!

quietsailor

That's a tasty install

fergal.b

So my heart is not up to hand winching the anchor so I decided to fit an electric windlass.

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The drop into the well is not deep enough to take all the chain and rope so I had to drill a hole into the bulkhead.

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I then fiberglassed a bit of drain pipe into the hole.

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I use the cable ties so I can see when the anchor is near the roller then I know just to use short bursts to get the anchor up and over.

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I also had to install a larger bow roller and have some bow switches that you can operate the winch with your feet but I am going to fit a remote control so I may not need the switches.

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seaking

just gone back a few pages . Fergal i am so sorry for your loss God only takes the Good . you are an amazing man you will get through this . may God be with you & your family . R.I.P. Kyle .

fergal.b

A nice little gift was given to us from friends in the marina, it was a bit too wild to head out on the water but the shebeen was open so we made the most of that.

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fergal.b

Thank you all for your kind words and those of you that attended the service it was very much appreciated, hard times ahead but I hope to get down to the boat this weekend.

The program "My 10k holiday home" will be on again this weekend at 6:00 on Saturday and 12:00 on Sunday on virgin one and will hopefully have a little tribute to Kyle in the credits.

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sogood

I just saw the sad news today Fergal and I feel for you and your family. Try to take some consolation from the quality of time you had together as opposed to the quantity. He was a very fortunate child to have such a selfless father. Deepest sympathies to all.

AndyBoBandy

Deepest condolences Fergal to you and your family at this difficult time.

I/we know that you gave your son the best life imaginable.

RIP

the beer revolu

Kyle may have had a short life and no doubt a difficult one but I don't think he could have landed in a better place, Fergal.
His smiles said it all.

WildWater

So sorry for your loss. Deepest condolences. Tears were welling up in my eyes as I was reading the thread then the photo above and I smiled. RIP Kyle.

fergal.b

Thank you all for your kind words, but today I ask you to "Smile for Kyle" it's a powerful thing to share happiness and he did it by the boat load.

gutteruu

I'm genuinely saddened and sorry for your loss. I'm sure there are many like me who have been following all your posts for years and feel like I know you very well even though we've never spoke or barely interacted. The effort you put it just to make a create a piece of enjoyment for someone wheelchair bound shows what a great parent you are.

elusiveguy

Very sorry to read this

welder

So sorry for your loss Fergal, Rest in peace Kyle.

The Hill Billy

Fergal, I was shocked to hear about Kyle last night. My deepest sympathies to you & L. Take care.

biketard

I'm so sorry for your loss, Fergal. May Kyle rest in peace.

zinzan

So sorry to hear this. Sincere condolences to you and your family.

Conchir

I can't really add more than has already been said, but I wanted to add my voice to it anyway. So sorry for your loss Fergal, my condolences to you and your family.

Tabnabs

Really sad news, am so sorry for your loss Fergal. May he rest in peace.

wonski

Rip Kyle.

So sad to read that, wish you and all your family all the best.

Steve

So sorry to hear this Fergal,

My deepest sympathies to you and your Family.

RIP Kyle.

[Deleted User]

Im incredibly saddened to read of your loss. From the writing and pictures of this thread alone it is very apparent that you were indeed a fantastic father to your son.

May he rest in peace.

TheBody

For a guy I have never met or spoken to, I am genuinely gutted for you. I am so sorry for your loss.

New Home

Ah noooo.... I'm so, so sorry Fergal, my sincere condolences to you and your whole family. May he rest in peace.

loyatemu

Very sorry to hear this Fergal.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

10pennymixup

So sorry for your and your families loss Fergal.

Kyle sounded like a lovely lad, may he rest in peace.

Alkers

So sorry for your loss Fergal, RIP