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- Tue Jun 20, 2023 12:48 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: An Olympia-Jolle in the UK
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An Olympia-Jolle in the UK
I have recently 'come across' a very original O-Jolle in a barn in Sussex. It has some paperork, which suggests a very interesting early start to its life, and it appears to be in good condition.....it lacks a mast and sail. The current owner and I are investigating ways to preserve this craft - eve...
- Mon Oct 15, 2012 8:57 pm
- Forum: Banter
- Topic: My new i14
- Replies: 36
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Re: My new i14
If you want to lose some power, how about seeking out a Dacron main- softer material will give better in higher winds...the plastic sails are unforegiving...
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- Mon Oct 15, 2012 8:54 pm
- Forum: Banter
- Topic: My new i14
- Replies: 36
- Views: 51367
Re: My new i14
Well done - worth preserving, but you could do well to get rid of that horrible bowsprit.....but that might be the reason for buying it, eh? I measured the boat originally, before the Class went asymmetric....I think it was a bit overweight, but was very stiff....which made up for the few pounds ext...