The Visionarry was launched sucessfully yesterday morning. Weighing in at 2.55 tonne (ww-1420kg, lw- 1130kg), it had a precarious ride over the trees (at one stage becoming entangled), settling nicely in the river to much applause from the relieved crowd of onlookers. Johnny (the owner), Michele and I were elated, she looks beautiful. Most men have commented how she looks like a spaceship while women saw her more as a beautiful swan.
She is now anchored behind the building shed awaiting her mast. The plan is to build the mast and boom, crane them onto the deck, then motor down the very narrow channel under two low bridges and step the mast the other side. She will then be motored out to sea over the very shallow Kalang River bar.
The website will be updated soon once we have gathered some photos.
Regards,
Mark
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