Saturday 2nd March
Today is delivery day for a number of appliances that will be built into Achernar as the build progresses. The ordering process was fairly painless being able to do it all online and we have been able to arrange for the deliveries to all be made on the same day. However the time period ranges from 0700 to 1900 which would be slightly more tolerable if there was some six nations rugby to watch - ho hum.
Anyway back to the items. We have ordered a 9" Francis searchlight to adorn the front of the boat. This will be sent directly to the boatbuilder nearer the completion date. I have read numerous comments on forums about boaters being blinded in tunnels by oversized tunnel lights but I do think they look good on the front of a boat. I will however ensure that the light is angled up and right to try and mitigate the effect upon oncoming boats.
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9" Francis searchlight being supplied by Paul Westby
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The other items ordered include a Zanussi ZWC1301 washing machine, a Candy OVG505/3N gas oven, a Bosch gas hob and the new Dyson digital cordless vacuum cleaner.
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| Zanussi ZWC1301 |
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| Candy OVG505/3N |
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| Dyson DC44 digital |
I can report that all the items expected arrived in good condition. Once checked all were re-packed ready to be delivered to Steve Hudson as and when he requires them.
Hi there
ReplyDeleteWe have a 2 yr old Hudson. You will love yours! On the subject of Francis lights in tunnels, you can de-focus the beam so you get a ring of light around the outside and black in the middle - ideal for not dazzling oncoming boats in tunnels
Hi Nick
DeleteI had read that but was not sure how it worked. By the way we have met as you kindly allowed us to view your boat at one of Steve's open days.
Phil
Phil,
ReplyDeleteWe got a 9inch chromium Francis light from Paul last year. He was most helpful. Would be very interested to find out about de-focusing the beam if you have any info please?
Hi Steve
DeleteI don't know how this is done as I don't have mine yet. Maybe Nick could answer this one.
Phil
Bear in mind we have a fake Francis lamp that is permanently defocussed, but its my understanding that there is a knob on the back that allows the bulb to be moved fore and aft. If its positioned at the focal point of the concave reflector
Deleteyou get a searchlight type beam, but if you move it fwd or back away from the focal point you get the ring of light I mentioned
DeleteThanks Nick, our light does indeed have the knob so when installed I'll give that a try. Many thanks
DeleteHi Phil, sorry, some problems posting on my iPad yesterday! Anyway, I'm glad that you went for a Hudson, we still think they are the best! We had quite a few people on our boat at the open day, and it all becomes a bit of a blur (daytime booze doesn't help!) so I'm sorry I can't picture you, but perhaps we will see you at the open day this year?
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