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In the water

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I launched yesterday-(Lake Ontario- seems early-but glad for it). After some minor adjustments she is running great. I am taking some time today to get the interior ship shape- putting cushions back... etc....

Feels great- plan on having supper aboard if the weather holds.
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Boaterguy wrote:I launched yesterday-(Lake Ontario- seems early-but glad for it). After some minor adjustments she is running great. I am taking some time today to get the interior ship shape- putting cushions back... etc....

Feels great- plan on having supper aboard if the weather holds.

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We splashed her back on May 6th...but these are pics from last Sunday.

Brand new paint - Interlux Brightsides...3 coats on the topside,and 2 coats on the hull. Wet sanded between each coat.

Not perfect using the roll & tip method, but very pleased overall.

Topside has 2 coats of Interlux Non-skid on the walkways, bow & cabin top. Very pleased with the outcome as well.

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What a clean looking vessel. 8)
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Thanks, Jamie...my wife and I are proud of our li'l boat.

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Nice looking boat... and the dinghy content ain't have bad either :lol:

Is there a new F32 in your marina... came over from US a couple of weekends ago :?: (John)
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Post by Paul »

Looks good Paul,

That "Brightside" paint is pretty good stuff. How about your cabin floor, did you end up installing the Teak & Holly?
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Post by k9th »

Great looking paint job. Thinking about painting our Tri-cabin next spring as she's beginning to show her age a little.

Good work and thanks for the pics.
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ready123 wrote:Nice looking boat... and the dinghy content ain't have bad either :lol:

Is there a new F32 in your marina... came over from US a couple of weekends ago :?: (John)
Not that I am aware of...there is an F32 that has been there for a number of years though. Was sold a year and a half ago now but still remains at the marina with the new owners.
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Paul wrote:Looks good Paul,

That "Brightside" paint is pretty good stuff. How about your cabin floor, did you end up installing the Teak & Holly?
Yes...I would recommend the Brightsides to anyone...a little hard to work with in a warm breeze. Found calm and cool days the best (was working in a large Cover-All building).

Having done a ton of work this winter & spring, I didn't get to do the floor yet...has new carpet from last summer still. Definitely in the plans though.

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Nice :wink:
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alexander38 wrote:Nice :wink:
Thanks Tony... :wink:
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ready123 wrote:Nice looking boat... and the dinghy content ain't have bad either :lol:

Is there a new F32 in your marina... came over from US a couple of weekends ago :?: (John)
Ready...yes, seen the F32 you were referring to while we were cruising the marina in our dinghy on Sunday.

She looks pretty decent from the waterline lookin' up...

Paul

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Nice looking job Paul .... turned out great
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Post by DOUGNASH »

Boat is sweet.

Where did you get the swim platform :?:
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