So it all started back in 1979 with a brand new Birchwood 25 which my father decided to purchase.

Incidents with low bridges and a trip to the bottom of the Thames have taken their toll and now the work begins in earnest.

Personally I think I am in real trouble with this one and am looking forward to as much assistance as possible over the coming weeks/months/years/decades (delete as appropriate)

The Sea Panther motor has been stripped, un-seized and rebuilt by yours truly and the entire starboard interior (everything) has gone through serious water damage.

Vessel (Dunlin II) is currently on a farm outside Newbury feeling very sorry for herself and in need of ideas. Specifically I am interested to know if there are any layout diagrams which exist for the B25's as I couldn't find any of the marketing info which I thought was in the Gallery.

Also has anyone ever found a hardtop and screen kicking about anywhere?

Looking forward to the banter and I will keep you posted on the "project" with some piccies.

Remember it's not a sprint!

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Moored up near Thames and Kennet marina, by Sonning house, is a derelict B25 called Waterbed.

Find who owns her, and I'll bet you can tow her home for nowt.

The roof is intact....forget the interior though!

Thanks for the heads up about Waterbed.

I went along and had a chat with a former owner of the boat and it seems that after she sunk and was refloated she has since been sold and is in the process of a restoration.

I have decide I am going to stick with the softop pram-style hood and get a new one made up.

Will keep you updated with progress.

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