The day of leaving the slipway was amazing. With a newly blacked hull, smiling counter and straight prop' our boat was gradually hoisted backwards into the water.
It is in fact a system of using a lever that sets the hoist in motion as you can see a marina guy doing in the background. This cranking allows the chain to turn gradually round the motor, letting the hoist roll down the tracks towards the water.
We decided to not be onboard during the move and I am glad we stayed on dry land.
The angle of the boat was a bit distressing to see.
Our air cooled engine was powered to the full to keep the vents and exhaust only just above the water level.
She looked happier back in the water.
And as she came completely off the runners she sat nicely in the water ready to glide into the poly tunnel for painting.
Just before she went all the way in, the chimney had to come off. It needed a strong force to get it off - All that winter burning certainly made it a tough job. Thank goodness we have the professionals doing all this!
Here she is stretched across the marina in all her glum burgundy.
In she came...
ready for her treatment.
And so we said farewell to our home for a week away whilst Nigel begins the paint job.
He had already started sealing up the windows as we left with a suitcase.
Until next week...
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