Where’s The Boat Gone!
Well it’s been a crazy week and a crazy last few days in particular, I’m exhausted but elated and I can’t write much tonight. I’ll let the pictures and video tell the story but here’s the summary.
The cabins are all finished for now and most of our stuff is aboard, but the big news is that today ‘Gleda’ finally left the barn she was built in and is now residing in a muddy farmyard waiting for the wagons which will arrive in a weeks time.
Yesterday I grafted for 12 hours straight to clear the barn ready for the move.
Moving the hulls was tricky, height restrictions meant we couldn’t sling her under the hulls, we had to lift her at the stern under the rudder skegs and at the bow with strops ‘strangled’ around the bridle mountings. I knew I’d built her strong but I also knew this was not the ideal way to lift a boat.
I needn’t have worried, she took it all in her stride. Richard and Malc drove the trucks with skill and precision as each hull was squeezed through the narrow entrance into the yard, moved along past the other barns, then turned and positioned parallel to the track along which the wagons she’ll be transported on will park.
It’ll be a far easier lift next time.
I still have a list of jobs I need to complete over the coming week but they’re all easy by comparison, I’ll do my best to update a bit more frequently next week.
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Heart out of your mouth yet??
Remind me of the launch date….. would really love to be there if it’s possible
sorry, got it….launch latest etc
now to find an adjacent campsite
It was amazing to watch the boat coming together from them first two pieces of wood. I imagine there is blood, sweat and tears built into Gleda. You are now a team and soon you will be together on the sea and it will be her turn to look after you.
Wow, what a transformation! The interior looks splendid! To appreciate the outside you need a bit better lighting, like some tropical sun or something…
It’s not far away, man!
Flying to Switzerland in a week, so will be much closer for my ‘spiritual’ presence at the launch! Exciting times!
WOW!!! This move must have been stressful like hell. WELL DONE !!! I have got one lower hull nearly ready so a bit behind you 😉
Beautiful! I know the feeling, and Beat too.
Seems that the weather is terrible, as usual.
You are funny, running with the cradles. Farms are the best places to build. Plenty of tools, machines and good people. Pilgrim Farm was absolutely great.
Great work mate. Now she looks like a home. I look forward to seeing the pic of the launch. Good luck :o)
Congrats! Gleda is looking really nice!
Wow, and wow again! Nice job, Neil! She’s looking splendid and ready to run. I like the finishing touches on the interior. I was shocked just seeing the changes over the past two weeks. Must be a huge jolt to see her moved from the barn! Cheers!
Terrific, really exciting times. Dead jealous!
great. great. Great
All the best
Dirk van Dyke
From a sailing Trip in Turkey
Thanks so much for all the comments guys, it means a lot.
Congratulations Neil, Sorry we can’t be there. Gleda looks great.
Heartfelt Congratulations ! Building a wooden boat is a great personal triumph, she is beautiful, well done! But sharing the story on the internet is a much greater acheivment, thank – you
I´ve been tracking the Gleda Progress but I think there is a lack of detail information…
When you say you have a cuppa, what exactly you mean by that? What flavor?
Do you sleep?
Do you have a clone?
Just kidding Neil! You are a hero! Congrats!