Cairns to Brisbane January 2023 James decided to sell up in Cairns and move to a cooler climate in Brisbane. Also close to his daughter enable him some very wise input into her thriving online business. The trip with Phil started and stopped quiet quickly due to an oil leak in one motor so...
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‘Sundowner’ 68ft Cruiser Pt Stephens to Coomera June 2022
June 2022... Owner Chris asked me to assist himself and two cousins with this delivery taking recently purchased Sundowner to Boatworks for some serious refurbishments. Thrusters, stabilisers, hydraulic swim platform as well as some structural alterations to increase the size of the flybridge to enable seperate skipper...
Continue reading‘Impi’ Ranger 45 Several deliveries 2020-22
June 2022... Formerly named Sea Lady when we sailed her from Townsville, Stuart and Sheree decided "Impi" Zulu word meaning a body of Zulu warriors was a better name. This trip, Stuart joined myself and Ray to reverse the journey and head north. Limited by time due to my next commitment, the agreement was...
Continue reading‘Trident’ Integrity 440 Sydney to Gold Coast June 2022
Sydney to Gold Coast June 2022... Stephen asked me to assist him to relocate his new purchase to his home at Runaway Bay. We postponed our start by 3 days to allow for a perfect wether window and as the photos show we timed...
Continue readingJune 2021 Mojo Halverson 50 Sydney to Hobart
June 2021 Sydney to Hobart... When I was first contacted by Lance and subsequently Beth, they both indicated that they would love to join me for the delivery of their new boat but weren't sue if they could get away from work. As usual, I tried to encourage them, explaining...
Continue readingMañana Ocean Alexander 44 Gold Coast to Hobart May 2021
New owner Brett looked far and wide to find this vessel and recognised that due to its age there were various upgrades required before delivering the 1000 miles to Hobart. So new chart plotter, radar, auto pilot, anchor, life raft and other safety gear as well mechanical repairs to the genset meant a couple...
Continue readingR’nR Tradewind 47 Pt Stephens to Gold Coast May 2021
Leanne phoned me to ask about the possibility of getting their new purchased asap. As it turned out I was due to commence my next delivery from the Gold Coast in 5 days time. A quick check of the weather and I realised that I could get to Lemon Tree Passage to pick up...
Continue reading‘Sant’ana’ Meridian 411 Horizon Shores Gold Coast to Hobart November 2020
November 2020... Another 'Covid 19 site unseen purchase'. Lying in the gold coast, this Meridian 411 had been mildly neglected for a while. Some electronics no longer working, and clears severely worn, however the the strength of the build and quality machinery meant there were very good bones and now is the time for...
Continue reading‘L’Attitude’ 46ft Benateau Antares Southport to Sydney November 2020
November 2020... Paul researched extensively before deciding to purchase L'Attitude and due to border restrictions was unable to personally inspect her prior to jumping on board at Tweed Heads. As I was not in a Covid hotspot, along with Steve (Paul brother) could cross the border to take delivery, fuel her up and then...
Continue reading‘Sea Renity’ Sea Ray 34 Bateman’s Bay to Gosford November 2020
November 2020… Nora very kindly drove myself, husband Anthony and brother in law David to Batemans Bay where we climbed on board and after checking the boat had a lovely dinner at the marina restaurant. Early the next day after fuelling up we set off with a reasonable forecast of up to 20 kts...
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