I work for the best boss anyone could have, and have done so for the past 12 years. He has been supportive, encouraging and has a unique style of management. Rarely seen in "formal" work gear, he is happiest when in boat shoes, shorts and a Rip Curl tee shirt. His one weakness? Boats! My boss loves boats and has just purchased a Key West 50 footer. This is 28 Tonnes of serious vessel and replaces his Bertram.
We spend days on his boat, our corporate outings are just the best. The new vessel runs twin marine Mercedes Benz turbo diesels at about 800 Horse power each. The fuel tank holds 4000litres of diesel. Which it burns at an alarming rate, although "economical" in view of the size and weight. This replaces the 475HP Caterpillars in his Bertram.
This is one serious boat. Despite being offered more money to work for others, I simply would not.
So, a few days a year I get to enjoy the best harbours in the world and we will be bringing the vessel up from Eden in a few weeks ( Maalie has been there!). I will keep you posted on this trip. Should be fun!.
I have just been visiting some cousins in town. One, who lives in Sydney, was talking about boats. He is in some organisation that gets to patrol things like the Sydney-Hobart start line so gets a real close look!
ReplyDeletehey thats exciting Kiwi.!!! we are supposed to bring this boat back from Hobart but the Bass straight can be crazy!!!
ReplyDeleteMy cousin was also talking about the wet cold summer you have had.. he seemed to be quite happy about it!
ReplyDeleteWell it looks like a glorious sunny day in Sydney when that photograph was taken! You know already about me and boats used for extreme sport and over suntanning! *vomit* HAHHAAA
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your post on the trip from Eden :)
with you Anon!!!!!
ReplyDeleteps and I will probably be vomiting.....Maalie will confirm my illness whilst on the North Sea.....
ReplyDeleteDon't forget to stop and eat fish and chips from Bermagui!
ReplyDeleteCould he take us to Tasmania in it?
ReplyDeleteUmmmm sometimes I am thick... I only just clicked now why you named the python Monty ;-)
ReplyDeleteAnon:- you know whats funny? eden is a fishing port and it has the worst fish and chip shop..ahahahahaahhh...
ReplyDeleteKiwi! ......
Maalie.. we are bringing it up from Tasmania.. or perhaps from Eden depending on weather....
I know the Eden fish shop stinks, that's why you should wait and eat at Bermagui instead - try their batter, best in Australia ;)
ReplyDeleteRight!!! I will do 100%
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