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Old 12 December 2014, 10:52   #1
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Clanchowder II (name tbc :) )

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Not very exciting for anyone other than me, but I am VERY excited

Toying with the name "Sea Eagle" after the sea eagles currently nesting on Lough Derg. Not very original I grant you.
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Old 12 December 2014, 11:09   #2
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Old 12 December 2014, 11:24   #3
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Toying with the name "Sea Eagle" after the sea eagles currently nesting on Lough Derg. Not very original I grant you.
Haliaeetus (Sea eagle, Scientific name)?
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Old 12 December 2014, 11:43   #4
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Haliaeetus (Sea eagle, Scientific name)?
I'm looking for something easy to use over the VHF to be honest, otherwise I'd probably go with something in the Gaelic or from the West Highlands.

I may be over thinking things as per...
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I'm looking for something easy to use over the VHF to be honest, otherwise I'd probably go with something in the Gaelic or from the West Highlands.

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I think Clan Chowder has a certain Gaelic ring to it
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Not very exciting for anyone other than me, but I am VERY excited

Toying with the name "Sea Eagle" after the sea eagles currently nesting on Lough Derg. Not very original I grant you.
Looking good fella.....I can smell the resin!
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looking good, what is it 6.5? whats going on the back?
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I like clan chowder 👍 gets my vote


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Not very exciting for anyone other than me, but I am VERY excited
It's not mine but I still think it's exciting

Nice one ,,, enjoy
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Yeah, I saw it in the mould last week. The smell of resin from a boat in the mould quickens the pulse and sets the heart racing...

Especially if you're paying for it
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Dan fantastic it's looking good and exciting for all of us ribnobers to see a new rib being built. Keep the pics coming and looking forward to seeing some more.
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...otherwise I'd probably go with something in the Gaelic or from the West Highlands...
Iolar is Eagle, as Gaelige. I kinda like Lobster Bisque though...
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[I]I kinda like Lobster Bisque though...
I am seriously tempted.
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Iolar is Eagle, as Gaelige. I kinda like Lobster Bisque though...
Or "The Bearded Clam"
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or "the bearded clam"
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Key the suspense, what is the hull and who is the builder, exciting for you
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Just noticed, I think this is a redbay, look just like my console and jockeys on my 6.1.
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nice choice Dan, looking good
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