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10-03-2006, 21:00 #1WSF Hardcore Poster
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'Island Hopper' Mitchell 31 MK11 refit latest update 10/03/06
Island Hopper is a Mitchell 31 MK11 under extensive refit at Burnham Yacht Harbour in Essex,The latest pictures have today been updated in the members boat gallery.Island Hopper will complete her refit and be launched on 13/3/06.
RonLast edited by Why Worry Angling Charters; 10-03-2006 at 21:12.
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10-03-2006, 22:18 #2poppajoeGuest
She's a cracker
Well done Roy, just seen her and followed the story for the first time, she's a cracking boat now and you deserve a medal for your perserverance!
Originally Posted by Ron
Island Hopper is a Mitchell 31 MK11 under extensive refit at Burnham Yacht Harbour in Essex,The latest pictures have today been updated in the members boat gallery.Island Hopper will complete her refit and be launched on 13/3/06.
Ron
I hope you enjoy her and good luck with the launch next week.
Poppajoe..
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10-03-2006, 23:47 #3WSF Hardcore Poster
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shes looking great ron,nice refit
hope the launch goes well and she finds plenty of fish!!!
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11-03-2006, 01:37 #4Global Moderator
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got to say Ron,,im envious!..thats a nice vessel you got there,,im sure she will bring you many hours of happy angling after all the time,effort and love you put into her restoration and maintainance..
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11-03-2006, 11:31 #5Audrey SGuest
Ron
Bet you'll be glad to see the 13th come, he's looking good fella
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11-03-2006, 12:48 #6WSF Hardcore Poster
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It's been a fascinating pictorial journey with you Ron and she's a credit to your hard work, the broom/gaff rack is a nice touch
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11-03-2006, 18:49 #7WSF Hardcore Poster
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I am glad everyone has enjoyed the updates.There will be just one more!!...The lift in and maybe a couple of her on her pontoon.I hope then to move to members catches!!........Thanks for everyones encouraging comments,I have enjoyed receiving them and making some online friends in the process.Anyone close to Burnham On Crouch is welcome to come and see Island Hopper now she is complete again!!
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11-03-2006, 23:17 #8Audrey SGuest Originally Posted by Ron
I am glad everyone has enjoyed the updates.There will be just one more!!...The lift in and maybe a couple of her on her pontoon.I hope then to move to members catches!!........Thanks for everyones encouraging comments,I have enjoyed receiving them and making some online friends in the process.Anyone close to Burnham On Crouch is welcome to come and see Island Hopper now she is complete again!!
Ron
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I'll have a ride down on the 13th and have a look, I'm only in Stow Maries so not morre than a 15 minute drive, what time is she due to be re-launched?
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12-03-2006, 08:28 #9WSF Hardcore Poster
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Hi mate,I would think she will go in around 9am,there are a couple of small jobs to do first,they start at 7.30,but I am there for the day.PM me and I will give you my mobile and keep you informed Originally Posted by urlybird
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