Hello folks

Sorry for delay in keeping you up to date. Working hard and very tied at nights might have something to do with it. But I am pleased to advise that the Viking 11is back in the water. Friday 27th of June at lunchtime she was towed around to a berth for the final completion.

The new QSMII Cummins look magnificent in the newly painted 2 pack engine room, and with the top sides having a new gleaming coat of Glasirite she looks a treat.

We have achieved a lot in the month, engine refit, cleaning, wiring, plumbing, painting, fabricating, It is always a big job especially when you are trying to do as much as possible yourself, otherwise financially it would not be possible. I will be posting some great progress shots soon. I have had some great help from regular crew Peter Macray, and Mistress Captain Brett Alty.

I will be very excited towards the end of the week when the QSM11 Cummings are flashed up for the first time.

Stay tuned for pictues and more progress reports.

Hello folks.

Installing new wiring for cummins QSM11 almost 75% finished, new bearings for rudders installed, engine room ready for repaint, new engine supports 75% completed, gearboxes with new engine couplings installed on engines, and painted, Genset repainted, drive pullies for auxillary equipment installed on new engines, transom painted by yours truly on spray Gun, not to bad. Rebuilding steering rams and steering arms and tie rods. Thats all for now folks.

Hello folks

Viking 11 got lifted out of the water on Monday 26th of may 1300 for the start of new engine installation and refit. We have had a good week and achieved allot, Both old MTU are out of boat and so is generator, we have degreasedand washed engine room and started detailing, old MTU wiring has been removed, and engine room will soon be painted with Awlgrip 2000 ready for new engine mountings, rudders and shafts have been removed, and all bearings will be replaced. We have sanded transom and starboard side of vessel   ready for repaint. I have regular crew Peter Mcgray helping me, as well as Brett Alty from Mistress