Ben Salter's photos with the keyword: theopenboat

Not long now!

Not long now!

Ben Salter
27 Mar 2011 88
Today is Sunday March 27th, next Friday I finally start my new boat trip business!! Here's Daffodil ready for action on her mooring on the river Ely. www.theopenboat.co.uk
At the quayside.

At the quayside.

Ben Salter
21 Feb 2011 60
With Daffodil now in the water, I couldn't wait to get her over to the Waterfront to try out the pontoons!
Almost ready to go

Almost ready to go

Ben Salter
08 Feb 2011 57
Broadside view of Daffodil showing the finished paint job.
Scary stuff!!

Scary stuff!!

Ben Salter
08 Feb 2011 89
Today I added the vinyl lettering. Very tricky! You only get one chance to do it right. And once it's on it's on!!
Nearly there

Nearly there

Ben Salter
08 Feb 2011 63
Daffodil is now finished externally. Just a few engine tweaks and deck paint to do!
The Launch

The Launch

Ben Salter
21 Feb 2011 80
Here's me shooting a little video on my phone as Daffodil is slowly lowered into the water. Quite a nervous time. Picture is courtesy of David Barrett
Smoke anyone?

Smoke anyone?

Ben Salter
04 Mar 2011 88
Hoorah the new installation of twin batteries/split charge relay/600w inverter and smoke machine has finally all come together! Daffodil really does look like a steam boat now.
One for the web site?

One for the web site?

Ben Salter
21 Feb 2011 87
Daffodil on her berth at the Pierhead in Cardiff Bay,