Sailing

NDEGE is a Halcyon 23 sailing yacht which we bought in poor condition, needing a complete refit.  The refit included a full epoxy treatment for the hull, new halliards, new guard rails, new stainless pulpit and a reconditioned Yanmar YSM8 diesel auxiliary engine.  The work cost a total of £4000.

Ndege is Swahali for Flying Bird which is an apt name as the sail motif for Halcyon Yachts is a green flying bird.

Ndege has now been sold.  The new owner intends to do some further work on the interior.

Halcyon main sail motif - Flying Bird.

	This photo shows NDEGE before we bought her.		There was a lot of work to do. Osmosis in the hull needed treating and drying out took 18 months.
	After drying out the hull needed epoxy coating and the refit took another 18 months.		Here we are being helped by our grandchildren.
	The old petrol engine being replaced by a more modern diesel one. A reconditioned Yanmar YSM8.		When the covers came off we could begin to see the benefit of 3 years work.
	Launch day finally arrived and Ndege was hoisted on the transporter.		This photo shows Ndege after launching before sailing down the River Dart and over to Brixham.

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