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| dave.c |
Posted - 18 Dec 2011 : 14:17:35
So I have started my restoration project. I will post my progress here with as many pics so if you notice me doing anything stupid please let me know. This is the first time I have restored anything but as you can see from the photos Quo Vadis really needs some love and care before the next season.
So I started today by removing some of the previous owners additions and have discovered there will be quite a bit to do. All the wood on the seats needs replacing and what is left needs to be sanded and re varnished.
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Hopefully I will get some time over Christmas to do some work.
www.normanboats.co.uk/Daves%20Quo%20Vadis%202.htm |
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| dave.c |
Posted - 21 Jun 2014 : 19:20:16
I handed over the keys to the new owner of Quo Vadis this morning.
I hope mike and family enjoy her as much as I did over the years.
It was so strange to watch her leave the moorings without us but happy it went to someone I trust will look after her and use often.
Good luck Mike.
Dave
FOR SALE £3995 http://quovadis2.weebly.com/ |
| dave.c |
Posted - 31 Mar 2014 : 21:04:34
Now the sun is out and the floods receded its time to push the sell. Sorry everyone.
It's a common question, but is the classified page working here. This is where I found and brought QuoVadis 3 years ago so it does work.
In the mean time http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=151267911587
Dave
FOR SALE £3995 http://quovadis2.weebly.com/ |
| davec |
Posted - 04 Jan 2014 : 20:53:37
Bob, did you ever get your Norman that was stolen back?
As QuoVadis is up for sale it has pushed me to get out in the rain and finish all the little jobs that needed doing. The wireing and navigation lights is now all in but think I need to replace the head lamp as it was fairly cheap and rusted quickly (£14), think I'll go for quality this time.
Today I finished off the cubby holes at the stern with the wooden panneling. This is all the wood work complete (I hope) All the other bits I built seem to have lasted.
I need to replace some seals and fill some holes then it's just a good clean hand hopefully get some interest.
FOR SALE £3995 http://quovadis2.weebly.com/ |
| MisterMaggott |
Posted - 03 Jan 2014 : 13:29:51
good luck with the sale..Brings back memories of ours that was stolen from the broads |
| tigtog |
Posted - 20 Dec 2013 : 00:16:57
good luck with the sale. |
| dave.c |
Posted - 07 Dec 2013 : 20:22:54
Hello all, it's been a while since I posted but after a really good season on the river we have decided to put Quo Vadis up for sale. Really want her to go to a good home so will spend the winter cleaning and doing all the little jobs I never got around to but hopefully people can see the work and effort put in over the years.
Here is my basic site to help http://quovadis2.weebly.com/
This isn't an advert btw.
Dave
www.normanboats.co.uk/Daves%20Quo%20Vadis%202.htm |
| tigtog |
Posted - 06 May 2013 : 22:13:41
it was indeed Dave no worries catch u next time, had been down to Beale park sunday/night was working our way back to the mooring when me and daughter saw you.
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| dave.c |
Posted - 06 May 2013 : 17:18:38
Tig tog, was that you we saw around reading today? Was going to stop but wasn't sure if it was so didn't want to look strange. Next time. Now I know you have redtail.
www.normanboats.co.uk/Daves%20Quo%20Vadis%202.htm |
| dave.c |
Posted - 05 May 2013 : 21:52:19
Oh yes, sun is out, no more red boards so back out we go.
Going from Reading to Henley tomorrow (Monday) so give me a shout if any fellow Normans are out, beers will be in the cooler box.
www.normanboats.co.uk/Daves%20Quo%20Vadis%202.htm |
| tigtog |
Posted - 30 Apr 2013 : 20:55:30
weathers better been out Dave..........
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| Dogpaddle |
Posted - 30 Apr 2013 : 11:58:30
Inspiring stuff, Sir!!! Thanks for posting such a detailed account ... I'm sure it will help me greatly with ideas.
Give a man a fish and he'll feed his family for a day. Teach a man to fish ... and he'll sit in a boat drinking beer all day. Hic! |
| tigtog |
Posted - 31 Mar 2013 : 22:09:25
canopys come up well, the sun is on its way Dave. |
| dave.c |
Posted - 31 Mar 2013 : 15:48:26
Tigtog, you were brave to go out. Still weeks later and not much sign of the boats going back in. Not too bothered, gives me more time to do things. First day thr sun is out so decided to clean the canopy. Got it off the boat and back home. A couple of buckets of warm soapy water and some elbow grease it's looking pretty good inside and out.
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Fingers crossed we can all get out soon.
www.normanboats.co.uk/Daves%20Quo%20Vadis%202.htm |
| tigtog |
Posted - 11 Mar 2013 : 19:25:06
interiors looking well dave, will see if your about when we get down your way,managed to get out the other afternoon with the boy between the red boards for a spot of fishing,
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| Sonny |
Posted - 11 Mar 2013 : 13:14:37
I am sitting here reading your latest post and it is snowing a blizzard outside,Please stop talking about warmer weather
P.S. very nice job on the boat I have been following it with interest and am impressed!
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