I have been emailed a copy of a booklet about Percy Blandford and his 100th Birthday... i have posted it for anyone's interest.

I recently sent an email wishing him a happy birthday on behalf of the CMBA. Mentioned that we often get asked about the Venturer and how I thought it remarkable how many survivors there are.

She is a lovely design... ive got a 15hp 2 stroke, which should go ok... might be a bit skiddy on the corners

Im very pleased to say that Pandora has been accepted onto the National Small Boat register.

NSBR Registration Number: 2380

http://www.nmmc.co.uk/index.php?/collections/nsbr/

Been a while, not sure why... have just been varnishing and more varnishing... doesn't make for variety

But now ive finished and polished her... looks ok

Bought an electric start 15hp johnson... nice little quiet thing..

Finished the rubbing stripe

Looks great - heard via petrolhead re the 15hp you have for it. By the way, love those speaker holes ..

Made some better use of my speaker holes...

After what seems the longest winter ever.. ive nearly finished... pop the windscreen on tomorrow... still need a bow cleat... and waiting for the engine controller to turn up... and im away.. a sunny weekend, and ill be on the Thames, giving it large

Looking great Neil, who did your upholstery and was it reasonable? What sort of foam was used and how thick and do you think it will be comfortable over a few hours of use? Pm me with cost details if you are happy to divulge???