boatman61

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09-12-2024 15:48
StroopCookie

Hello Boatman61! I saw an old thread about Lello 34's in which you shared a bit of knowledge about those boats.

I purchased a boat in the spring and have had a hard time figuring out what it is exactly. The former owner is a bit of a twat so he's not any use.

The boat has many of the same characteristics of a Lello 34 with a few exceptions; It's a wood hull covered in fiberglass, and the propellor location is in the keel forward of the rudder.

You mentioned that some early Lello's were made of wood before they switched to fiberglass. I'm wondering if you could share any other information you have about the early Lellos, or boats that may have inspired the Lello 34 as I believe my boat may be South African and is at the very least an inspiration for the Lello if not an early "prototype." Appreciate any time you have to give.

Cheers!

Angeldmurphy@gmail

-Stroop
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24-09-2024 09:16
Yojimbo

Was reading Wolfgal's thread yesterday seeking information of your whereabouts and health but couldn't re-locate it last night to see if the situation had resolved.

Good to see the concerns of your demise were premature.
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20-09-2024 11:07
Bluewaters2812

I splashed in Grenada in April. Solo sailed to Florida. Many problems along the way and ten storms! Replaced starter motor and solenoid, replaced raw water pump and fixed an exhaust hose leak, replaced a bilge pump, repaired a broken transmission coupling and quite a bit more but one problem left ... NO PILOT. I've replaced the ACU200 and the P70 control head but still no pilot, aaarrgh. I'm starting to suspect the mechanical rotary drive motor. That will be another ouch. Sitting out hurricane season here in Florida. How are you doing?
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19-09-2024 20:00
wolfgal

Hey good man, please check in with me, tell me your phone battery died... I was late wishing you happy birthday (again), always a bit late. Am thinking of you. Am thinking of you loads. Sending big hugs and a HUGE kiss from your favourite first-mate lass!!!
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19-05-2024 12:17
wolfgal

hey good man! geez, to do another delivery with you! good times
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20-04-2024 02:36
wolfgal

Hey good man, kinda coming outta my shell. Hope you are well!
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23-03-2024 09:39
Bluewaters2812

Got your email and sent the link mate.
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23-03-2024 08:42
Bluewaters2812

My email is lenrorke1959@gmail dot com
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23-03-2024 08:35
Bluewaters2812

or send me your email address and I can email the link to you?
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23-03-2024 08:34
Bluewaters2812

add this to the sail boat listings dot com /view/103528 try this link
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About Me

About boatman61

Location

PORTUGAL

Occupation

Yacht Delivery

Interests

Motorbikes, Cooking, Sailing..

Biography

I am an ex Royal Navy seaman (TAS) and have been sailing since 1965 when I learnt to sail in the navy’s 27ft Montague Whalers and 32ft Cutters. Over 80000 miles of cruising etc since then
I’ve completed 3 solo West-East trans-Atlantic's since 2001 on boats from 30ft to 37ft. I am a freelance delivery Skipper and can supply crew if needed.
Boat-master grade 2
RYA International Helmsman/Coastal Skipper.(Sail up to 24m/80GT, Power up to 24m/80GT)
Spanish Marine(Patron de Barco)blue book
VHF Licence
First aid at sea certificate.STCW95VI/4
Survival at Sea.STCW95VI/1

https://towndock.net/shippingnews/phils-voyage-to-england

Contact: www.deepwaterdeliveries.com

YakiTori.
A DuFour 425 GL
Delivered the sailboat as an owner assist/instruct from Port Gruissan, SW France to Sant Valo de Capo, Sicily via Bonifaccio, Corsica. Apart from a close encounter with some waterspouts, a smooth and efficient delivery leaving a happy new owner.

Elsie
62ft bilge keel Motor Sailor designed by Laurent Giles.
Delivered successfully from St Martin, FWI to Almerimar, E Spain June-July 2016

Ocean Diamond 2
October 2015. An Australian owned Elan 434 delivered from Samos, Greece to Gozo, Malta via Kusadasi, Turkey to reset her clock..

Surprise
September 2015. A Heavenly Twins 26 delivered from Santander, N Spain to Shoreham-by-Sea, on the S Coast of England..

Meira
August 2015.
A Wharram Tiki 26 delivered from Taviera on the Algarve to Esposende on the NW Coast of Portugal…

Azzurra.. an International 12 metre ex AC boat...

Experience;
Oct-Nov 2014 International 12 Metre Azzurra II from Aeroskobing, Denmark to Eeindhaven, Holland for shipment with Sevenstar to the USA.
July-Aug 2014
'Trim' A Garcia 45 on an Owner assist delivery from Marseilles, France to Chatham, Kent. UK.
Feb 19th-April12th, 2014
Lagoon 440, Ft Lauderdale to Almerimar, Spain.
Oct 23rd-Nov 15th, 2013.
Sephina, A 2012 Lagoon 380 from Bari, Italy to Grand Canaria...
Sept,2013-Oct, 2013
'Levanter', A 2013 Lagoon 380. Les Sables de Ollones to Gran Canaria.
April 23rd-May4th 2013,
E'njoulaise, 37ft Van de Stadt.
Owner assist from Frejus, S France to Bezerte, Tunisia
Oct 2012-Nov 2012.
Delivery Skipper. 'Blue Moon' a Van de Stadt Dogger 31 from Perth WA to Port Huon Tasmania
Feb 2012-Oct2012
Delivery Skipper. Bruce Roberts 53 ketch ELLE BO from West Palm Beach, Florida to Perth, Australia.
Sept, 2011-Oct, 2011 -
Delivery Skipper, Colin Hannah, a 35ft ply/glass cutter. Crosshaven, Ireland to Duquesa, Spain.
Aug, 2011- Aug, 2011 - Delivery Skipper, Windsong of Beaulieu a Vancouver 34 Pilothouse cutter. Poole UK to Cascais, Portugal.
July, 2011- July 2011 - Delivery skipper Catalac 900 'Rubessa'. West Mersea, UK to Duquesa, Spain.
June 2011 - June 2011 - Delivery Skipper, Contest 29 'Ondine'
La Roche Bernard, Fr. to Figuiera da Foz, Pt
April 2011 – April 2011 — Delivery Skipper, Waquiez Chance 37 'Hawk'
Assist owners to prepare and launch vessel and
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