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Ready for re-launch

21/4/2013

 
Aviva ready for launch
AViVA with a new coat of anti-foul.
All is prepared for the big day when AViVA goes back into the Thames after a winter rest.

Tarpaulin is off, 2 coats of anti-fouling and a general clean and polish. Fenders washed and back on.

AViVA is still wrapped up

2/2/2013

 
Aviva wrapped up
Covered in a tarpaulin. Protected from the Winter elements.
Took a trip to Eynsham to check up on AViVA. Covering seems be holding up. I must haved used enough rope to stop the tarp from blowing away.

AViVA sits on her trailer well away from the flooded Thames.

Back into the Water

2/4/2011

 
AViVA hoisted off the trailer and put back into the water. My job was to check that the new speed paddle wheel fitting was not leaking. It wasn’t but a small leak was noticed near to the cooling water intake. Seems that a screw had corroded in situ.

Boat was lifted out and repaired while she dangled.

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AViVA hybernates

13/11/2010

 
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AViVA flying

22/10/2010

 
Picture
AViVA was hoisted out of the water and onto her trailer.
I must say, I always find this operation very nerve racking:
  • What will the hull under the water look like?
  • Will the boat slip out of the straps while up in the air?
  • Will the trailer collapse under the weight?
All went smoothly and we even managed to put some air into the trailer tyres before the operation. 

Also: Hull pressure washed. Fenders are off and ready for a scrub. Batteries now at home, ready for a maintenance charge. Anti-freeze in the waterways... so, all set for the winter.

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