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She had to be lifted from grade up over some yard equipment and then swung out over a bulkhead and then lowered about 20' to the water. Here she has been lifted off the yard trailer.
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Just cleared the bulkhead and now over the water.
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Here she has just been lowered into the water.
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Me on the bow getting ready to "christen" her.
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The actual "christening".. I did not want to break a bottle of champaign on her bow, so instead I poured a bottle of Guinness Stout (my favorite beverage) on her stemhead.
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Pouring the Guinness.
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In her temporary silp in the boatyard.
The launch and the delivery went perfectly.. no problems at all.. but getting her into my 14' wide slip was embarrasing for me, but I did get her in place after the 5th try.
Thanks to all of you who offered your best wishes for a successful launch and delivery. She is home now and I will begin the final phase of the rebuild.. mostly electrical and interior cosmetic stuff.