5th November 2011

After nearly 21 months of hard work, she was put back on the water where she belonged. It was a nervous time, had I repaired her hull correctly, had I fixed the support timbers enough so she wouldn't buckle.

If you are looking for a mooring near Chester or somewhere to do your boat up then I'd recommend Golden Nook, although the hard standing is essentially a farmers field it has power and water and plenty of helpful people that have worked on boats for many years.  I wouldn't have been able to complete Sabrina without their help and support.

Golden Nooks details:

Golden Nook Moorings
Long Lane
Hargrave
Chester
Cheshire
CH3 7RG

Telephone:  01829 781 272 


I guess only time would tell and show if the estimated 900 hours of work had been worth it.

   

  

I think everyone was pleased to finally see her afloat. I started the engine and off we went, the water pump on the engine didn't work to start with, but after a little fettling it was pumping away nicely.

We cruised to the other side of Beeston before the light finally gave out.