David J.Bowers

Susan – June 2010 (Almost there!)

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 04:40:12 +0000

Hello!

Below is the latest pictures of my Yachts refit, All that is left now in the hull paint, Anti-foul, prop shaft and some small jobs inside!

“Pacific Tour and the Way Home for 2011″

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 15:26:32 +0000

Hi all to those interested in what I am up to! This is basically a rough plan of what I plan to do from Nov 2010 after the full refurbishment of “Susan” my sailing Yacht. My plan is to sail!

Asia-Pacific Plan

Route 1: Langkawi (Malaysia) to Puket (Thailand) and back to Langkawi (stopping at the various islands in between).

Route 2: Langkawi to Singapore, via Penang, Pangkor, Port Dickson and Melaka (all Malaysia).

Route 3: Singapore around Malaysia East coast to Kuantan and Kuala Terengganu (stopping at the various islands in between).

Route 4: head back down from Kuala Terengganu to Sabah (East Malaysia) via Sarawak and Brunei (actual destinations to be planned)

Route 5: (Depending on funds/time) Sabah to Melbourne (Australia) via Indonesia and east coast of Auatralia (actual destinations and routes to be planned).

Route 6: Sabah or Melbourne back to Langkawi Malaysia.

I am planing 6months out for the routes, but to be honest Time is not an issue, just the running costs and funds to complete all planned routes.

“The way Home 2011″

Unless I find a great opportunity and life style in Asia pacific, plan to sail to Plymouth, England (Home) around Apr 2011 on a voyage that should take 3-4months (so hopefully arrive in the UK summer).

Malaysia Langkawi –> Andaman and Nicobar islands –> Sri Lanka –> Maldives –> British Indian ocean territory –> Mauritius islands –> Madagascar –> South Africa –> St Helena (British territory) –> Cape Verde –> Morocco –> Spain –> Portugal –> France –> Plymouth England.

Future Trips…

Mediterranean and Caribbean trips are future plans.

“Susan” At 90% Interior and 90% Exterior

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:53:07 +0000

Here are some pictures on my nearly refitted interior and deck. Next month the yacht will be lifted for the final contractor phase and the last phase beofre the boat can be sailed and motored. It has been almost a year since I bought the boat and I am very anxious to see the project finish!

New Year, Nurmberg, Germany 2010

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:32:40 +0000

Here are some pictures from my visist to Nurmberg, Germany to see my friends Joerg and Soomi.

Langkawi and Boat 12.09

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:50:07 +0000

For the first time I slept on my boat for over a week with my friend Wong, we installed the elec systems and made the boat more homely! The boat is starting to take shape!

Boat at 80% Interior and 60% Deck

admin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:41:46 +0000

It looks like the interior and Deck work will be finshed before the end of Nov, I will then early Dec finish off the electronics and water systems and remaining parts installation. After that it is a matter of lifting the boat out for clean up, paint and prop shaft repair. hopefully this will be completed before the end of the year!

See the pictures below:

Yacht – Interior 50% & Exterior 10%

admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:18:57 +0000

The Yacht at 33%

admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:06:30 +0000

Inspection and clean of Manoescal

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:17:55 +0000

Inspection and clean of Manoescal

The Yacht – Before Refit (May 2009)

admin — Sun, 17 May 2009 10:20:53 +0000

Manoescal

Below are some pictures on my newly bought 39′ Constant and Sindon Yacht, with a high grade Marine Plywood and fibreglass hull. It is now about to go through a refit to get it up to live aboard and charter standards. I hope to complete the project by Ocotober 2009.

The first 10 pictures are from the yachts past, while the remaining is of its current condition which looks poor due to being left unattended for almost 3 year! But structurally she is sound and a good sailing boat!

Expected Completion dates:

Critical Systems and Exterior: July 09

Interior: October 09

Specs

Description:	SHE NEEDS TLC AND DECKS REPAINTED – TOPSIDES NEED CUT-BACK AND POLISHING; her interior needs TLC and new upholstery – she was Strongly built in France, in high grade marine plywood, completely epoxied over, this vessel, MANOESCAL, was designed by Constant & Sindon, she has desirable layout with three sleeping cabins, two aft and one forward; spacious cockpit and she boasts excellent sailing performance. Owner says SELL! We will submit all bonefide offers. Family and business necessitates sale.
Location:	Langkawi
Country:	Malaysia
Year:	1987
Designer:	Constant & Sindon
Length:	39′ – 11.88m
Beam:	3.6m
Draft:	1.65m
Hull Material:	Fibreglass over 15.5mm marine high grade plywood
Engine:	Lombardini 27 hp
Accomodation:	4 cabins, 1 Double f’ward; 2 aft cabins; convertible dinette to double berth.
Galley:	2 BURNER LPG WITH OVEN S/S SINK Ample storage
Refrigeration:	12V/220V REFRIGERATION
Shower:	Yes, enclosed with head
Ground Tackle:	ANCHORS X 250M CHAIN 100M WARP ELECTRIC ANCHOR WINCH – needs service
Safety Gear:	LIFE JACKETS X 6 LIFERAFT – PLASTIMO – Last SERVICED 2001 EPIRB; DANBUOY; LIFERING; LIFE SLING
Electrics:	12V – 2 BATTERIES FOR HOUSE; 1 FOR STARTING SOLAR PANELS X 4 – 2 X 50AMP; 2 X 55AMP
Electronics Navigation:	AUTOPILOT x 2 – ST 4000 and ST2000 GPS – Furuno VHF EME Seacom DEPTH SOUNDER LOG/SPEED WATERMAKER (2003)
Sail Inventory:	MAIN X 2 GENOA X 2; REACHER X 1; STORM JIB
Mast / Rigging:	Alloy spars; S/S rigging (Norseman terminals)
Deck Gear:	Winches: 8 TOTAL – LEWMARS GOIOT, LEWMAR AND VETUS HATCHES
Remarks:	With family and business commitments ashore, this sweet yacht now needs love and attention. Available for inspection from August in Langkawi, Malaysia.