Category Archives: Captian’s Log

This is my personal log, views and thoughts.

Sundance up date 22 Feb 2018

Just a quick update, the engineers have now told us that the anti-fouling has now been completed. Just some work to the engine exhaust water box, provision of a rope cutter, some treatment of some minor rust on the white part … Continue reading

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New Boat Update 14 February 2018

Welcome on-board Sundance. Sundance is a 36 foot Linssen Dutch Steel Cruiser constructed in 1992.  She has a single 143 HP Volvo engine and a bow thruster. The accommodation consists of an aft deck with a helm position, a folding radar … Continue reading

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Boat Search 7 February 2018

Just a quick update, the survey for the new vessel has gone well and we are in final stages of the purchase. Prices have been obtained for insurance, anti foul and delivery. More info soon……….

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Boat Search 25 Jan 2018

All going very well with the new boat, the hauling out has been arranged for next week and our surveyor has been booked. Just need to be patient and see what happens. I would like to post some images but … Continue reading

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Boat Search 17 Jan 2018

Well, we have finally have found a vessel.  At this time I probably should not say to much, but we recently flew over to the UK to take a look at a vessel, we immediately liked her so took her out … Continue reading

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Boat Search Update 6 Dec 2017

Just a quick update.  Negotiations for the vessel in the Netherlands has come to an impasse as the owner of the vessel did not accept the conditions of an offer for the vessel.  So the search goes on. We have found a vessel … Continue reading

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Boat Search, Update 18 Nov 2017

We have now discounted the vessel in the UK, as the vessel has two large engines and we decided that we would prefer a single engine vessel. So we are looking closer at the vessel in the Netherlands, the biggest consideration … Continue reading

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Boat Hunting Update November 8

We are currently looking at a number of options, we are considering a run around to tie us over for a short while, but we are still looking at Dutch steel cruisers. We are considering a vessel in the UK and … Continue reading

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Hunting for a new boat

Captain’s Log October 16 2017 ~ This is the first entry in my log. Having had the pleasure in owning our fantastic Grand Banks 36 Classic for several years it is time to move on as the Grand Banks regretfully … Continue reading

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