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englishboater
 Post subject: malahini launch
PostPosted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 2:34 pm 
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as promised some photos of the launch of my malahini 'evelyn grace'

performance from the 15hp mercury outboard was around 12mph not quite full throttle, there may be a bit more there yet. but i did have three adults onboard and i don't think i quite got on the plane due to the weight on board. but i was very happy with this performance and the pick up was quite good for a smallish hp engine. she was nimble and easy to handle and the wife was impressed too.


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upspirate
 Post subject: Re: malahini launch
PostPosted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 3:30 pm 
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looks great, congrats. :D


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 Post subject: Re: malahini launch
PostPosted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 5:09 pm 
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Wonderful and congratulations

Where is that you launched?

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 Post subject: Re: malahini launch
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And another big grin!!! My frozen lakes and not-finished boat are eating away at me.. but I am very happy that you got to see yours on the water. Fast or slow.. it looks great!

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 Post subject: Re: malahini launch
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Looks graceful on the water! Nice Job!

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 Post subject: Re: malahini launch
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He's across the pond in UK I believe

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 Post subject: Re: malahini launch
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upspirate wrote:
He's across the pond in UK I believe



Maybe we need to do a group day cruise across the pond :shock:

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 Post subject: Re: malahini launch
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DaveLott wrote:
upspirate wrote:
He's across the pond in UK I believe



Maybe we need to do a group day cruise across the pond :shock:


Working on it :D
Looks great englishboater. Now join up with these guy's and bring her over if you can, there will be a few more Glen-l builders coming along but there boats are not finished yet and 10 classic boats from the UK, should be a good two weeks. :D
PS. Any other Irish or UK members are more than welcome along to have a look at the boats.

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Great looking boat englishboater.
12 mph seems pretty fast to me - I average about 6 and wouldn't have it any other way. Take it slow and enjoy the ride!!!!! :D

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 Post subject: Re: malahini launch
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Beautiful job englishboater! I love the name too... I hope you'll email us some photos for the website and possibly next year's Calendar :D

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