SCAMP #419 Build in Canberra, Australia

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I noticed a nice young lady in the video that must love you or SCAMPS. She was telling you that you or the boat were number1! Had me laughing!
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This time we fit the electrical components on the trailer and mount some additional rollers. The waterline also gets marked properly and we finally start putting fittings back on for the final time :-) Also, maybe some more rants against the imperial system...

https://youtu.be/2fsT9EdRIpY
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Our intrepid little ship gets her name! Also just a few bits and pieces to finish off the trailer in the wake of the emplacening.

https://youtu.be/iRJx5YiNRas
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Time to put the centreboard in its final position, which is a bit of a pain in the arse as long-time viewers would know, but we get 'er done. Time also to sort out the auxiliary propulsion system, ie, the oars! Donated by my uncle, some old wooden oars which have been hanging out in his shed for who knows how long. They'll get another go.

https://youtu.be/K1PAl_AnJI4
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Bet you didn't expect another one so soon!

Sorting out the rigging in preparation for the big day! Also need a place to stash the oars when not in use, so we figure out a good place for that.

https://youtu.be/Zd0iYpt3I0U
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Very Exciting! Waiting for the splash.
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Woo, boat day! Finally, after a years long effort, Bela's ready for her maiden voyage!

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Congrats, Jo! Looking good out there!!!
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Loved the video. I already commented on You Tube. My complements to a great, fun build!
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This all actually happened within a span of 2 weeks from launch, but editing motivation has been a bit low, sorry. Desperate to get another sail in, we resort to buying an aluminium pole for the replacement mast. This non-engineer probably gets all the terminology, etc, wrong about things, but hopefully not so wrong that things break! Also a bit of tiller shortening and instrument panel making.

Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/sln-eY2EP6I
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