Hendo's Randall 35 Cray Boat complete rebuild, Perth, Western Australia

[Hendo78]

I’m lost for words on what you did. Here’s the before and today. WOW!

lol bit different hey!

 

[Hendo78]

Those two pictures from Larry M about some it up. You have done a remarkable job.

Well done.

Thanks Andy. It was also through the support and advice form you guys that made it happen so for that you all must be thanked too. I appreciated everyone’s comments and advice.

 

[Hendo78]

So glad to see Solstice in the water and being used.

But seeing you back on the forum is a great Xmas present! Hope you’re healthy and doing well my friend. Please hang around and fill us all in on how life has treating you!
Any new projects in the works?

Cheers!

Awww thanks guys. Yeah I’ve missed talking with you. Live is going really well over here. How are you and your family?

 

[Hendo78]

So glad to see Solstice in the water and being used.

But seeing you back on the forum is a great Xmas present! Hope you’re healthy and doing well my friend. Please hang around and fill us all in on how life has treating you!
Any new projects in the works?

Cheers!

Ohhh I just noticed that my better half is from Nevada like you guys!

 

[Hendo78]

epic rebuild/conversion.... You should be proud of your accomplishment with this project...Hope your doing well!

Thanks mate. Appreciate your message and support

 

[BruceK]

Never seen a thread leap back to life like this did when Hendo reappeared. Welcome back, Solstice is looking great and much loved, and you have a wonderful well deserved new life!

 

[Hendo78]

You look gorgeous together, wish you the best happiness, enjoy life with her this is the most important.
On your german toy, sorry the wheel is on the wrong side as well as the engine is on the wrong end lol
(But still it is a very nice toy)

L

Thanks Lou. Definitely batting out of my league with this one haha.

Haha yeah I’m happy with the wheels current location. Keen to try a left hand drive car one day tho.

 

[Hendo78]

Never seen a thread leap back to life like this did when Hendo reappeared. Welcome back, Solstice is looking great and much loved, and you have a wonderful well deserved new life!

lol hey mate. Good to see you’re still around.

 

[Bob Cofer]

Hey Matt,
Nice house! What is your porch made out of and is that a finish on there or water?
Cheers,
Bob

 

[RT Firefly]

Greetings
Mr. H. My end? No more trawler. 27' power cat. Twin 150 Yamaha.


Sistership:

 

[Crusty Chief]

Awww thanks guys. Yeah I’ve missed talking with you. Live is going really well over here. How are you and your family?

At first i was wondering who the guy was in the pictures… you sure did slim down considerably. And that family of yours, what a site! I’m so happy for you and all that happened over the last few years. The renovation to your new home is awesome, nice touch!

What part of Nevada is your sweetheart from?

The wife and I are doing fine. We sold the boat almost 2 years ago after cruising for over 7 years, over 20K NM down through the Panama Canal and up to the East coast of USA. Covid hampered our ability to travel as much as we wanted but we did tick a few items on the bucket list off.

We decided to move out of of the big city (Las Vegas) and started developing a little parcel of land about an hour North of LV. So far the house and shop are pretty much completed, but plenty of projects to keep me busy.

As Forrest would say, “Life’s a box of Chocolates” and you my friend have landed a sweet life!

Cheers buddy and Merry Xmas!

 

[Hendo78]

Hey Matt,
Nice house! What is your porch made out of and is that a finish on there or water?
Cheers,
Bob

Hi mate,
90 x 19 Merbau decking and it’s oiled with intergrain. It’s shiny because it was just coated. It has a low sheen now. Below is pic once it has dried and has water on it

 

[Hendo78]

Greetings
Mr. H. My end? No more trawler. 27' power cat. Twin 150 Yamaha.


Sistership:

WOW NICE!!!!

Love a cat for stability. How do you find them?

 

[Kit_L]

Cats + outboards work VERY well. That's how I will do ours if the current engines give us any kind of grief! Welcome back Hendo. This forum is a nice place, indeed.

 

[Hendo78]

At first i was wondering who the guy was in the pictures… you sure did slim down considerably. And that family of yours, what a site! I’m so happy for you and all that happened over the last few years. The renovation to your new home is awesome, nice touch!

What part of Nevada is your sweetheart from?

The wife and I are doing fine. We sold the boat almost 2 years ago after cruising for over 7 years, over 20K NM down through the Panama Canal and up to the East coast of USA. Covid hampered our ability to travel as much as we wanted but we did tick a few items on the bucket list off.

We decided to move out of of the big city (Las Vegas) and started developing a little parcel of land about an hour North of LV. So far the house and shop are pretty much completed, but plenty of projects to keep me busy.

As Forrest would say, “Life’s a box of Chocolates” and you my friend have landed a sweet life!

Cheers buddy and Merry Xmas!

lol yeah slimmed down a bit. Lost 50kgs so far. I still have another 10kgs to go but it’s a works in progress. Haven’t felt this good since my 20s lol.

Cristi was a school teacher before from Las Vegas before moving to Australia. Awesome to hear you and your wife are going well. What’s it like being on land. 200kn wow! What’s an awesome adventure! When I read that you were in Nevada I was like ummm where’s the water lol. I’ve never been but heard about it but thought it was closer to the ocean than I was told haha.

 

[Hendo78]

Cats + outboards work VERY well. That's how I will do ours if the current engines give us any kind of grief! Welcome back Hendo. This forum is a nice place, indeed.

Aww thanks mate. Nice to be back. Does having twin hull change how you operate the vessel?

 

[Forbsy1]

Hi guys I hope Matt doesn't mind me posting on this thread. I have bought the Solstice off the person Matt sold it to. As you are probably aware I have got the boat in the water and it is now fully operational as per Matts original design. There are a few Finishing Touches to make it perfect inside however fully usable in its current state. I have had a change in jobs recently and have not had any time to spend on her and the pen fees are racking up for no use.
So I thought I would just put it out there to this group if there is anyone in Western Australia that might be interested in taking on the Solstice. The value of the boat is difficult to ascertain as you know Matthew would have dusted hundreds of thousands on this boat and I have stopped counting at $75,000. I would like to get my money back.
My Name is James and my number is 0405 243 705

 

[Larry M]

James: As suggestion, what don’t you start a thread in the Fourm’s Classifieds? You’ll get more exposure. Good luck!

Boats | For Sale

Sell, rent or and swap your boat here. Absolutely NO brokers!

www.trawlerforum.com

 

[Insequent]

Welcome James! Sorry to hear you aren't able to use Solstice as much as you would like. Ihope she finds a good home! And yes, the classified boats for sale is a good idea.

 

[Forbsy1]

Thanks yes I will, I figured there might have been someone with a passion following the history of this boat on Matts forum. I need to start taking a few more photos.