Boat Trial
After accepting our offer David and Jean invited us have a sea trial on Sunday 8th June. The weather was perfect with a force 3, south-easterly wind, ideal for Solent Water. We had a great sail and we got to know the boat and how it handled. It sailed very well, even though we just had light breezes. Jean provided lunch so we found a nice bay and anchored. Tales of Fai Tira’s travels across the oceans were conveyed, some of which sounded fantastic and other bits scary. We took the boat back to Shamrock Quay where the Lennon’s left us on board. The following day would be the crunch day when a survey would be undertaken.
The Survey
Graham, the boat surveyor, arrived in quite scruffy clothing and proceeded to apologise, stating that when we said it was a steel boat he was expecting to get messy.
He conveyed to us that Fai Tira was in excellent condition and even the hull thickness was over spec’d compared to the design. All of the rigging was sound and in good condition as was the sails and all the mechanical bits and pieces.
When he saw the engine he was amazed at the installation and condition. He concluded his survey by saying this was the right boat for us, at the right price.
John and I had a quick chat after Graham had left and decided to ‘just go for it’ Fai Tira.
The next day with the boat out of the water we decided to anti-foul her despite the fact that she was not yet ours. I relayed this fact to the Lennon’s and said this was definitely a statement of intent.
After accepting our offer David and Jean invited us have a sea trial on Sunday 8th June. The weather was perfect with a force 3, south-easterly wind, ideal for Solent Water. We had a great sail and we got to know the boat and how it handled. It sailed very well, even though we just had light breezes. Jean provided lunch so we found a nice bay and anchored. Tales of Fai Tira’s travels across the oceans were conveyed, some of which sounded fantastic and other bits scary. We took the boat back to Shamrock Quay where the Lennon’s left us on board. The following day would be the crunch day when a survey would be undertaken.
The Survey
Graham, the boat surveyor, arrived in quite scruffy clothing and proceeded to apologise, stating that when we said it was a steel boat he was expecting to get messy.
He conveyed to us that Fai Tira was in excellent condition and even the hull thickness was over spec’d compared to the design. All of the rigging was sound and in good condition as was the sails and all the mechanical bits and pieces.
When he saw the engine he was amazed at the installation and condition. He concluded his survey by saying this was the right boat for us, at the right price.
John and I had a quick chat after Graham had left and decided to ‘just go for it’ Fai Tira.
The next day with the boat out of the water we decided to anti-foul her despite the fact that she was not yet ours. I relayed this fact to the Lennon’s and said this was definitely a statement of intent.
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