United spirit - modernisation of a classic Thanks - she's an interesting boat both as original and in her new guise but I can't help thinking...
United Spirit as original Hi I was wondering if you had managed to trace United Spirit's history. Id be very curious to see what she looked...
thanks ..very informative ... in fact we dont need breakable windows for emergency exit
we have an escape hatch at either end of the boat .. In the event we needed to escape in a hurry but couldn't get out through the companionway, I...
laminated safety glass - toughened or not? thanks - that seems to be the logical answer ..ie toughened safety laminated glass in forward...
Does anyone have any thoughts about what type of glass to fit in the Pilot House windows of my 60ft vintage Feadship motoryacht Alto (pka Tiky)...
Vintage Feadship refit - design and build process thank you for these kind words - Ive had 5 years and 2 false starts (spain & France) to...
Hi thanks ...I'll try and post some close ups during the week , but if not I will be able to after next visit best D
Feadship Alto (Tiky) rebuild Hi of course you may photos ! ...here are some photos of the aft cabin and saloon in mid-build, approx 2...
Alto (Tiky), 1961 62ft steel Van Lent Feadship - refit Here is a summary of the work being done to Alto (Tiky), my 1961 62ft steel Van Lent...
feadship Hi there is in fact a rounded "knuckle" at the aft end of the PH roof and sides but its not as big a radius as the rounded edge...
FANTASTIC news about the birth of your son !!! Congratulations . Its amazing that you built your boat yourself and Im surprised you found the...
classic or fake Id love to know more about her ..ie how /where you designed/built her and if she was the first such project you've...
vintage 61ft Feadship hull colour Dark colours such as Black, green and dark blue really dont suit this boat ..she meant to be a sexy 1960's...
hydro Congratulations on a simply stunning boat - Ive just totally rebuilt a 1938 26ft "Enclosed" ChrisCraft here in the UK. I want to have...
classic or fake Whether it is appropriate to use the word "classic" in connection with your boat is a question of syntax - your boat is...
Hi I went through all the same questions, having stepped up from a 50ft classic wooden sailboat built 1938 that I needed a paid hand (or 2) to...
motor sailers all lovely yachts - but I still think Macharius is a handsome little ship and probably can set enough cloth to help on long...
Macharius ex Rob II Feadship she is indeed an exquisite yacht. Do you happen to know where she is now lying as I'd like to contact the owner to...
marelon valves Im sorry to hear about your health issues and that they have caused a slow down in the refit schedule - I too had a prolapsed...