Ditch-crawler learns that the Finesse 24 Seaden has not been broken up…

Poor Seaden has lain forlorn at Swale Marina in Conyer for some years now.

The boat has essentially been abandoned: the owner having moved onto another project. Why the abandonment, I have not been able to fathom.

In discussion with the marina regarding a berth for next week, it was mentioned by the office that there was another, ‘if I wanted one’…

Hmmm…. do I heck!

But seriously, this is a boat that had everything going for her. She is in a bit of a state now, but could be refurbished with a little time and effort.

In just four weeks my mate and I completed a 40 year refurbishment to Whimbrel’s brightwork. All it takes is applied time and effort. Taking back to bare is something not done before, boy has it been a worthwhile exercise.

Our Finesse 24 Whimbrel built in 1983-4 ready for the water after four weeks ashore to strip varnish to bare and build requisite number of new coats. Hull was dished and overcoated, as well as bottom doing, of course..

See: https://nickardley.com/ditch-crawler-mate-give-whimbrel-a-fortieth-anniversary-refit

So, if interested go and have a word and get your hands on a wonderful estuary cruiser…

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