March 08

Over the Easter weekend John and Sue from the Boats and Canals Forum join us for a day cruising.

John was on the helm all day so it gave Sue, Craig and myself a chance to brush up on our locking skills.

March 08

The Easter weekend we take The Maisibert for a cruise on the Cauldon Canal

On the way back I manage to get the boat stuck in the mud, Hilary loses her temper and decides to walk to the next lock which turns out to be four miles away.
At one of the following locks we pick up a wheel complete with tyre and tube on the prop, so after this has been cut free we complete the journey in the darkness with the aid of Nav. lights.

March 08

We start the journey back

March 08

Careful mind the paint work.

March 08

We make it to The Plume of Feathers in Barlaston.

March 08

Craig get his run through on the systems before we set out on our first trip.

March 08

The end of a great weekend to celebrate the launch of The Maisibert

March 08

A floral tribute to Mum and Dad for the boat is named in their memory

March 08

Phew she floats and the Champagne flows

March 08

We will soon know.

March 08

Will she sink or will she swim

March 08

The Maisibert starts out on her travels again.

February 08

We have been proud of Heartwoods customer service,quality of workmanship and dedication that we requested Nigel to put the company name on the side of the boat.

February 08

Robin completes the sign writing and as requested he brings the curves from the inside out and brightness to reflect my parents out look on life.

February 08

Maria and her helpers make a fantastic job of putting on the non slip surfaces on the boat, Whilst Paul and Ian tidy up the loose ends inside the boat

February 08

Robert Naghi paints the boats name on the bow in a style to reflect the modern look of the boat.

February08

The designs in the corners of the cream panels were intially designed by Paul and Maria's daughter Keelie

February 08

The Maisibert get its name Painted by Robert

Who said you never forget how to ride a bike!!!

January 08

Cratch boards and cover fitted

January 08

Ned from Cabincare has fitted the blinds to the boat.

Took the opportunity to assemble and to see if the futon bed fitted

January 08

Engine room nears completion and systems are tested.

January 08

Trims and skirting almost completed

December 07

Wooden flooring laid in the saloon, galley and bedroom