Isobel has become fast friends with Phil and Di on Matira. They took this photo as Isobel in their boat with her most recent creation: The Elephant. Note that in this image their engine, which has just been rebuilt by a wonderful mechanic named Greg (who works off his boat in Shelter Bay Marina) has just been installed, so below Isobel is a newly painted single piston diesel engine that has lasted them 25 years. Even in disarray, their boat looks put together!
Matira, 28 feet long and crew have been to sea for 25 or more years. Other than being a font of knowledge, they are wonderful people and has transformed our stay on E-dock. Here is a photo of Matira in her normal state... ie ready to go to sea or have a party! Note that this boat has been around the world and to places like Japan and South Africa. We dream of our boat looking as put together!
Here, Isobel draws dock-art for Phil next to Matira: