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WobblyLegs
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D2Maine wrote:few suggestions,...

...i know way too much info, just my .02 and yes i tow a lot!
Not at all, and thanks for that. I have copied all of that and e-mailed it to myself at home to print out this evening.

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fmiles wrote:By the way, remove the numberplate before launch, electrics and water dont go well together :wink:
Yeah, we found out when we got there that there was no way to unplug the lighting board. :doh:

Number one job to do before launching again!

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we'd been planning for this move to happen next year, but your quote above, combined with 'why wait?' made us decide to go earlier.
Good decision :!: Never wait to do the things you want to do. Time is too short.

That isn't my quote though, it's from my friend Jimmy Buffett's song. Here are the lyrics if you haven't heard it.

http://www.jackis.com/lyrics/ss_fall_07 ... _world.htm
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Post by ks8 »

Effortless launch... effortless planing! Congrats! Now to provisioning for the 6000 mile trip... 8)

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late as usual on my part.

Congrats! I am pensively waiting for the planing and ocean trip characteristics, you should go this weekend!

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ks8 wrote:Now to provisioning for the 6000 mile trip... 8)
I'm flying, she's going in a container with the car...

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Post by TomW »

Tim, again a great launch, and as D2 said practice makes perfect doing it during the slow times is great if you can. The 3 straps, 2 rear, 1 to the bow eye are the minimum, I also like one or two over the gunnels to hold it down to the trailes better, I don't remember if you had any there.

Hey good luck on the move home! From the pictures I have seen of it it is a vast and beautiful place with different climates depending where you are located. One item we have come across in the forum is that the South African builders need two motors on their boats by law. Something you might want to start looking into as the time draws near. Your C17 should be great down there, I can just see you hooking into a Great White. :D

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What a beautiful boat!! I can't wait to see more photos and hear how she performs when you open her up!

Congrats!!

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She is really beautiful. Your work was very inspirational.

Thanks for sharing.

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