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rhysmate · 05-07-2017, 07:02

Hi all,

Second time posting this for some reason it disappeared

I am currently rebuilding an Achilles 7 meter yacht that i bought about 8 months ago. I am trying to document the build on my youtube channel as best i can. I want to fit it out for some coastal cruising and maybe a hop over to France one day in the future. The achilles boats have a great reputation, and it seems like a great boat. no osmosis etc but it is rough to look at and needs quite a lot of work. .

There is a little information about these boat. Apparently 12 were built, and mine has hull number 1

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I have just completed my Dayskipper navigation and practical courses, and i am sailing as much as i can with friends. It is a huge job, but i hope to have it launched this tie next year.

Hope you enjoy the videos and pics. Please feel free to comment, and keep in mind i am quite new to sailing

Rhys

**JPA Cate** · 05-07-2017, 15:02

Welcome aboard CF, Rhys. She looks a lovely boat, and I wish you godspeed with fixing her up.

Ann

**nigel1** · 05-07-2017, 15:49

Welcome Rhys, and good luck with the boat.
Where abouts in West Cork are you. My sister lived in Glandore and I use to sail around there to visit. She has now moved to Wexford, bit easier for me to sail to.

rhysmate · 06-07-2017, 00:34

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Originally Posted by JPA Cate

Welcome aboard CF, Rhys. She looks a lovely boat, and I wish you godspeed with fixing her up.

Ann

Thanks Ann

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Originally Posted by nigel1

Welcome Rhys, and good luck with the boat.
Where abouts in West Cork are you. My sister lived in Glandore and I use to sail around there to visit. She has now moved to Wexford, bit easier for me to sail to.

I'm in Cork City at the moment, but i grew up in Drimoleague. I've done most of my sailing in Baltimore and Crosshaven