Say Hello to Anwen - SO379 Lift Keel

[Anwen (Deep Joy)]

The boat was delivered to the yard at Swansea first thing this morning, and so we went up as soon as possible to see our new baby. Below are some photos:


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In the hoist being offloaded


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I can finally touch it.


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There is another 379 currently being commissioned, but with a standard draft fixed keel


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We snuck on board and had a nose around. This is Vicky in her galley. I was told very firmly that she would be deciding what went in which locker and woe betide me if I put any of my cr*p in them!

[Tafika II]

Congratulations... I remember the arrival of our boat and the commissioning fondly! Sweat the details and follow every one of them
Hope you are sailing soon!

[Trevor]

Congratulations Deepjoy!

What a great experience seeing her for the first time. It reminds me of our 36i being delivered to the yard and we snuck on board and sniffed around too. You couldn't take the smiles off our faces.

Very exciting!

Good luck with it.

Trevor

[MartyB]

Nice boat.

Wonder if one could get the dual rudders on a deep keel? probably not, but one could wish I suppose! maybe a bit deeper too! Then add about 5' of mast, lead in the bulb.........yeehaw!

Oh well, not today any how!

Look forward to the fun in the new toy!

Marty

[MartyB]

Nice boat.

Wonder if one could get the dual rudders on a deep keel? probably not, but one could wish I suppose! maybe a bit deeper too! Then add about 5' of mast, lead in the bulb.........yeehaw!

Oh well, not today any how!

Look forward to the fun in the new toy!

Marty

[rene460]

Hi Deepjoy,

Congratulations on the new arrival.  Your pictures revive great memories for all of us go have been through the same process.

It has a lot more space than the 30i you were first considering.  Should be enough room for all the stuff you both need to have on board, but if it is any consolation, the same rules apply on our 30i.

And as the shearer said, only a fool gets in the way of the cook!

We look forward to hearing about launching.
rene460

[lateron]

Hi Deepjoy...........must admit to some envy at seeing your new 379. I recently sailed one with the wing keel and twin rudders in the BVI's for 2 weeks and was thoroughly impresed.

The boat was a joy to sail in whatever conditions and the rudder/keel combination kept it in the groove with no roundups even in blustery conditions. And so comfortable.
Wish I had the readies although I'm well happy with my 32 [well I have to be !!]

Cheers Ron

[Anwen (Deep Joy)]

Hi Malcolm, I intend to come next weekend, but am not sure whether Anwen will be ready in time, in which case, I will hitch a ride. Hope to see you there.

[Anwen (Deep Joy)]

The boat was launched today, as with the good weather this week, the Coppercoat has hardened enough. Still a lot to do, as the mast isn't dressed yet and a lot of systems work needed, but at least Anwen is afloat. Thank you everyone who has posted good wishes for us.


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Still in the slings as the boat is checked for leaks


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Vicky with Anwen, just about to step on board from our first voyage - from the boat hoist to our berth round the corner.


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Anwen on our berth. I fitted the stanchions and lifelines this afternoon, but will leave the pulpit for Network to do on Monday.