Piers and Lin du Pré bought their new Fleming 55 / 129, Play d'eau, in 2003.
Dawn rises over another tent for Play d’eau’s bootline painting
(photo courtesy Julian Willmott)
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What’s the plan?
Julian said, ‘Provided the weather holds out, the plan is to launch her first thing on Monday 22 December, go straight to sea trial, acceptance testing and handover, before she sets off for Guernsey to arrive Tuesday morning.’
So what was wrong?
Well, rather than start explaining the issues, I will wait for my UK surveyor’s report.
Since arrival in Southampton he has analysed the problems and kept a photo diary of everything that’s been found. It’s a long report but hopefully one which will explain why the repairs have been so extensive – and expensive.
‘You’ll be wowed’
Through all the work, Julian of GRP Repairs has kept in close contact with us, explaining exactly what’s been happening. A great example of project management.
Lately, he’s been reassuring Lin and I. “She looks amazing. You’ll be wowed! Showroom.” We can’t wait – expectations are high.
On the plus side
Having had all the issues corrected, Play d’eau will be ‘bullet-proof’ and set for at least the next ten years.
Piers
From our temporary abode
not Play d’eau
Fleming 55
I bet you’ll both be pleased to see her again and hopefully be wowed by all of the work done, not just by the bill!
No doubt she’ll be pleased to be back home again too.
P&Pxx
You’ll need a big sock for that Christmas present. I hope it lives up to your expectations, and we all continue to enjoy a vicarious pleasure from her.
Best wishes
Alan
Hi Alan, when she’s home, maybe you’d like to come and see her?