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Bladeswell
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Initially Posted - 07/25/2016 :  13:19:26  Show Profile  Visit Bladeswell's Homepage
Hello Everyone,

Well, launch day has come and gone. She's in the water at her new slip. She didn't sink and no surprises that we can't deal with. Overall, we had a great day then spent the night on her for the first time. Please see the attached pics.







The boat is still far from done, but we are happy she's in the water. We motored around the bay for a little while to get her feel then took her in to her slip. Thanks everyone and have a great day.

Bladeswell
C25 TR FK Hull #973 1979 L-Dinette. So.Cal.

islander
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Response Posted - 07/25/2016 :  13:26:39  Show Profile
Sure is nice when things start to come together. The boat looks great and shows the work you put into her. Enjoy!
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound


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dalelargent
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Response Posted - 07/25/2016 :  13:33:30  Show Profile
Looks like a beautiful launch of a beautiful boat on a beautiful day! Nice work! The marina looks pretty in its own way, too.

By the way, I love the t shirt!
1989 c25 WK/TR #5838
1998 Catalina 36 mkii
1983 Vagabond 14
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Davy J
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Response Posted - 07/25/2016 :  14:57:05  Show Profile
Boat looks beautiful. Maybe it's just the photo, but that fairway looks pretty tight.

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By the way, I love the t shirt!

Guy had a crazy left hand, unmatched grip..........

Another master of the percussive arts:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttZIyNf6TS8
Davy J


2005 Gemini 105Mc
PO 1987 C25 #5509 SR/SK
Tampa Bay
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Bladeswell
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Response Posted - 07/25/2016 :  15:44:30  Show Profile  Visit Bladeswell's Homepage
Hello Again,

I will admit that before I bought the shirt I didn't know who Gene Krupa was. But I get an education every time I were it...lol. You are right Davy, that is a fairly tight fairway. thats why I took her out into the bay first to get a feel for how she maneuvers at low speeds. Practiced going close around a buoy.
good sailing All.

Bladeswell
C25 TR FK Hull #973 1979 L-Dinette. So.Cal.
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panhead1948
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Response Posted - 07/26/2016 :  08:25:10  Show Profile
I noticed you have upgraded windows. Did you this or was it done when you got the boat?
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Bladeswell
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Response Posted - 07/26/2016 :  10:17:42  Show Profile  Visit Bladeswell's Homepage
Hi again,

When I bought the boat it had no windows installed. They had been removed in preparation for reseal. I chose not to use the original windows as in my opinion there are just too many ways they can leak. The available upgrade window kits are very expensive so I bought the material,(Lexan) for $172 bucks and cut them out and shaped them myself.

Bladeswell
C25 TR FK Hull #973 1979 L-Dinette. So.Cal.
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 07/26/2016 :  19:59:43  Show Profile
Great job, boat looks mighty fine!
DavidP
1975 C-22 SK #5459 "Shadowfax" Fleet 52
PO of 1984 C-25 SK/TR #4142 "Recess"
Percy Priest Yacht Club, Hamilton Creek Marina, Nashville, TN
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