This is the finished starboard side. Warrior is now turned back around, facing up river.

Gluttons for punishment that we are, we have now arranged for Warrior to be lifted out next weekend. The entire hull will be shot blasted & coated with a 2 pack epoxy paint system that is applied to oil rigs so, hopefully this will not need redoing for several years. We intended leaving this work until next summer however, the anodes need replacing now & at £1500 or so per lift out, it is financially prudent to have all the hull done now. Having done most of the topside this summer, we should not have much do do next year, which is nice!

On the social side, we have several new liveaboards arrive this summer, bringing new life to the marina. Two couples are new to life afloat & have really settled in well already. One 'newbie' said 'I have never been to so many parties.' With this summers great weather, there have been a few impromptu gatherings on various types of vessels, which has been great to get everyone (who want to) new & established, to get to know each other & prepare the newbies for the winter months!

The next posting will hopefully show the lift out.