Ozanko-Landmark to be moved

littleme


Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 299

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 09:32

For those of you who have over the years watched with interest the building of the boat in Ozankoy village. For some years many of us have watched this progress from bits of wood into a large stunning boat all built by hand by the carpenter in the yard just up past Dream Castle. The craftsmanship is second to none & it has been for some time a local landmark for many of us. Well the boat is now ready to be moved down to the harbour & this will happen Friday 23rd July . Many will be there to mark the occasion so I thought that maybe a few who would like to see it may not be aware of the fact that it is being moved tomorrow. They plan to start moving it at 8am & it will be dragged on blocks by truck to the new harbour with police escort & Kibtek ready to sort out any electric cables. Years of building being brought to a climax by the big operation of taking it to sea.

littleme


Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 299

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 09:40

Sorry lost the Y in OZANKOY on tittle dont know if admin can correct it for me please.

Thank you

crofter


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 1035

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 09:42

Yes, we saw the first one several years ago and it is quite an amazing sight to be seen. Thanks for posting the info as, like you, we are sure lots will be interested in seeing this event.

oldshep


Joined: 02/11/2008
Posts: 609

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 09:49

Yes it would be Great if the village turned out for this big day must say he,s made a wonderful job of it

wanderer


Joined: 05/02/2009
Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 10:06

I'm relieved I though he knew something that we didn't

I was looking for animals turning up 2 by 2 as a warning time was up

It does look very good now its painted up

Does it also mean that the 1960's car nearby can now be renovated ? )

littleme


Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 299

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 11:03

Wanderer

glad we are not the only one's who look at the car it's in pretty good condition considering it's so old & sat there for so long.

I am so glad that there is an interest in the boat. I have contacted the papers & TV etc so hope it will be reported how many times have we all needed a really good carpenter & not thought of this man, time a craftsman was recognised I think.

littleme


Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 299

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 11:19

It was scheduled to be moved today but as it is such a large operation they had a few technical problems so has been put off until tomorrow.

kaiserphil


Joined: 14/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 11:48

Don't fret Mary, we all knew where you meant Poppet! It's the village near Bellapai and Catalko!

Carol says 'Hello'.

wanderer


Joined: 05/02/2009
Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 11:57

Little me drop me an e-mail might know somebody who has a job for Neesh

marcosthechef



Joined: 30/11/2009
Posts: 646

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 13:12

Just to keep you updated. If the boat is moved tomorrow which seems unlikely at the moment (technical issues with the towing truck) it may happen at lunchtime-not first thing in the morning.



The boat and carpentry work has all been done by Fikret Gencer as a private project, so anyone wanting excellent carpentry work done, Fikret is your man and can be contacted through myself on 0533 8642944 or marcosthechef@gmail.com



I will keep you informed of the move.



Marcos

Dixie Normus


Joined: 22/02/2008
Posts: 820

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 13:32

I thought the only landmark in Ozankoy was the Old Mill, now sadly closed but rumour has it shortly to be opened as a Pole Dancing Club, and no that is'nt a dancing club for Poles.



D.N

birdy



Joined: 21/07/2009
Posts: 154

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 16:33

msg 9



wanderer, little me is mary. little lady is sara from old mill where nesha worked.

marcosthechef



Joined: 30/11/2009
Posts: 646

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 16:35

Hi all, The towing truck is fixed and will move Fikret's boat at 11am tomorrow. Marcos

littleme


Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 299

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 21:01

This should really be something to see, can not wait.

littleme


Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 299

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 09:43

All systems go for today at about 10:30 am. Just spoke to fikret & he is waiting for a call from the police so that they can start the move. It will be dragged down the road on huge wooden blocks (skates). He said he has been making it since about 2002 . hope it all goes well for him.

hope to see lots of you there.

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 09:54

Where is it being launched?

marcosthechef



Joined: 30/11/2009
Posts: 646

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 11:38

The boat is being moved right now.

ttoli


Joined: 24/03/2007
Posts: 1172

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 12:54

Lemar car park at the moment

Smity



Joined: 14/09/2009
Posts: 826

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 13:10

Thought he was building an ARK with all the rain we had over the last two years

Panchocat


Joined: 29/11/2009
Posts: 1333

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 16:02

Sat behind the boat on the way to the hairdressers, caused quite a jam but there was a carnival type atmosphere around it. It looked absolutely beautiful. Is it being moored at the New Harbour?

littleme


Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 299

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 09:09

OK all done the boat was taken to the new harbour & wow does she look fantastic on the water a beautiful site to see. Thank you to fikret & co what a wonderful day, it was spectacular to see & so glad that we could be there to share it.

Sad for those who missed it as the chances are it may never happen again built from scratch what a proud man he should be. We can not wait to see it on it's maiden voyage. 100% craftsmen without any doubt.

marcosthechef



Joined: 30/11/2009
Posts: 646

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 19:00

Andy from Efendıs has fılmed the entıre move and wıll be makıng a vıdeo of ıt. It maybe too long to put on you tube but I wıll arrange a nıght at Efendı to show the whole fılm and maybe have a wıne tastıng on the same nıght.



Andy wıll start edıtıng ıt thıs weekend so we maybe able to see ıt soon



It was a comedy sketch puttıng ıt ın the water at the new harbour. the steel tow rope broke 5 tımes !!!!



Wıll keep you all ınformed



Marcos