"Alexander" build update

[popgun19]

Comming along beautifully Barry, the size of you blokes really shows how massive "The Great "is

Cheers,
Brian

[PinHead]

I know someone that is like a kid on Xmas day over this boat. He tells me more about it each day and the truck to tow it.

[Lucky_Phill]

Yep Barry, all looking good.

What are the permit arrangements for towing ?

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[Greg P]

Awesome boat cant wait to see the finished product - you blokes sure you aren't midgets

[Captain Incredible]

Is Pepi getting a double bow sprit with separate rollers for reef and CQR? That is one of the few things I would change on my 9.4 metre Ocean Prowler if I had my time again.

[dayoo]

[quote=Lucky_Phill;1283112]Yep Barry, all looking good.

What are the permit arrangements for towing ?

Phill,

I know the boys have checked out the Qld Transport regulations and I assume that the usual Oversized sign, flags and flashing orange lights are required as well as restrictions on towing in peak hours and at weekends as applied to the previous boat. Width of the boat was reduced to 3.4 metres as I understand that over 3.5 requires a road pilot and permits.

The boat will eventually be housed in a purpose built shed/house not far from the ramp at Tin Can.

Can't wait to see the tow vehicle later this week. Its a Dodge Ram with duel rear wheels imported from the USA, converted to right hand drive and fitted with a "fifth wheel" through the back tray which increases the towing capacity from 5 tonnes on the tow ball up to 8 tonnes.

Cheers
Barry

[dayoo]

Is Pepi getting a double bow sprit with separate rollers for reef and CQR? That is one of the few things I would change on my 9.4 metre Ocean Prowler if I had my time again.

Keith,

I spoke to Pepi and he said that he will be getting a Sarca anchor and installing a strong electric winch. Frank has been complaining about manually hauling up anchors as he has been getting plenty of practice as deckie on "Keely Rose".

Cheers
Barry

[Dean1]

Hey Barry looks like Alexander has put on alot of size! And Frank has lost alot of size??? Will she be called Alexander 2? Man the cost of the 1st fuel up would hurt! looking good thats a real Platie

[dayoo]

Hey Barry looks like Alexander has put on alot of size! And Frank has lost alot of size??? Will she be called Alexander 2? Man the cost of the 1st fuel up would hurt! looking good thats a real Platie

Hi Deano! Frank has lost a bit of weight around the guts from hauling anchor on "Keely Rose" and eating plenty of fish instead of those heavy Italian meals.

As you live close to the boatbuilder you are odds on to get an invite to the festivities on completion of "Alexander" the great.

Cheers
Barry

[PinHead]

haha Barry..Pepi walks in this morning and says: "Pinhead".