PANDORA Percy Blandford Venturer

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PANDORA Percy Blandford Venturer

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Hi
This is my newest.. might be a while.. until there is any progress... maybe i should start a museum and have volunteers, come and play/practice boats :-)
Happy summer.. Henley he we come... dont forget to come to the Trad Rally
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Congrats cracking little boat and the wood looks quite good I hope she doesn't throw up to many surprises.
Best of look with her :thumbsup:

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She appears to be holding rain water.. Happy days.
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Nice one Neil, looks much nicer in the flesh. I will dig out what I can find on them..have one of his books here.
Fasten bra straps and remove dentures...

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that would be wonderful if you would... thank you
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My new restoration will be a 1958 Percy Blandford Venturer, called Pandora. I bought her in May 2012, from the original builders widow, from the same location, where she was built.

On the dashboard is a little brass plaque, with the inscription, Built By R. Sewter, Glenfern Engineering, 49 Tinsley Lane, Three Bridges, Sussex

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in the spirit of this one not taking for ever... ive started... oooppss ;-)

A quick sand down, jet wash...and leave her to dry...then it will be moments... gonna price up cushions tonight :-) woohooo
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A little more progress... loving the new dolly... 8 x 8 inch wheels from ebay for 50 quid... woohooo
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Love the trailer.. the launch trolley is knackered.. but i think a couple of rollers on the trailer will do the job... love the suspension..:-)
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Sanded and jet washed... next..filling, sanding, jet washing... PAinting..woohohooo
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Hi Neil do you do this for a living you always do good job and have very good workshop or is the workshop for something else i sorry being a nosie xxxxxxx

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