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Day: July 1, 2017

Survey

Posted on July 1, 2017July 2, 2017 by admin

Took Merva to Don Mac Kenzie’s to have it hauled out for an insurance survey. The survey went fine. I think the only big project that will happen while we own it is to replace the teak on the deck – but not urgent. The bottom was ok, as in not fouled, but the green…

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Trip To New Home

Posted on July 1, 2017July 20, 2017 by admin

Motored Merva to Egmont (for the night) and then into Tillicum Bay Marina. The weather was perfect and it was a no-drama cruise!

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Purchase, Donell

Posted on July 1, 2017August 17, 2018 by admin

The owner of Merva, Donell, had clearly looked after the boat and had some great fun/adventures aboard. I also; loved his sense for aesthetics on Merva. He was super easy to work with to come to an agreement to buy the boat and more than accommodating with the logistics of the transfer. In short –…

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My First View

Posted on July 1, 2017July 5, 2017 by admin

Spring 2017… I tripped down to Granville Island to see Merva first hand. I had been stalking the boat for quite a few years – particularly when I was upgrading the ‘Alder II’ – but had never seen it in person. It was under her cover (a strong selling point). I sold the Alder II…

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Abernethy & Gaudin: Refit

Posted on July 1, 2017July 3, 2017 by admin

Here is a video about the refit.. https://youtu.be/gFjfmWa9KXU A unique perspective of Merva. Appears to be in AG shed before the refit.  

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Abernethy & Gaudin: Thursday, December 15, 2011

Posted on July 1, 2017 by admin

Last week we began a new build. This is a new tender for Merva. A motor boat that we restored a few years ago. Her tender has always remained with the boat throughout her life. This little gem sat in her cradle attached to the davits on the aft house. We have a picture of…

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Abernethy & Gaudin: Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Posted on July 1, 2017 by admin

Here is a link to a video of Merva underway crossing the Straight of Georgia… This is the reconditioned galley area. New fitting imported from Europe and a sealed copper back splash are some of the details that we installed. Here is the new cabinet we have just built and installed into the boat. This…

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Abernethy & Gaudin: Friday, September 11, 2009

Posted on July 1, 2017July 2, 2017 by admin

Theresa, Donell and Erin at the award banquet at Mederia Park Boat festival.   Ed. Merva went on to win the ‘Best Restored Classic’ at the 2012 Victoria Boat Festival.

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Abernethy & Gaudin: Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Posted on July 1, 2017 by admin

Fresh from the foundry and cleaned up here at the shop. Bronze stanchion bases ready to mount to the deck.

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Abernethy & Gaudin: Friday, May 8, 2009

Posted on July 1, 2017July 1, 2017 by admin

Going back in time… Here ia a clip of Merva’s engine coming out. This was back in January 2009. http://agboat.blogspot.ca/2009/05/going-back-in-time.html Ed. Could not find on youtube. The above URL is the original source.

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