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by Bootscooter
Wed Aug 08, 2018 12:59 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Classic Finn Nationals - Oxford SC 8/9 Sept
Replies: 4
Views: 7802

Classic Finn Nationals - Oxford SC 8/9 Sept

The Classic Finn Nationals will be embedded as part of the British Finn and Europe Class Inlands at Oxford on 8/9 Sept. There are prizes for both Classics and Classics with Carbon, and it should be a really good do.... NoR, SIs and online entry is here- https://www.oxfordsailing.club/open-events-at-...
by Bootscooter
Sun Apr 22, 2018 11:58 am
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: Finn identification.....
Replies: 8
Views: 8994

Re: Finn identification.....

Thanks Peter, yes it’s got a moulded floor with fore/aft ‘ribs/channels. It’s got a large and a small bailer in what looks like a relatively modern drainage system, not a million miles away from my Devoti. I don’t know yet whether I’ll be getting it, but there’s plenty to do if I do - but concerned ...
by Bootscooter
Fri Apr 20, 2018 12:22 am
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: Finn identification.....
Replies: 8
Views: 8994

Re: Finn identification.....

There’s actually an indented number on the 1988 sticker thanks says ‘1118’
by Bootscooter
Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:08 pm
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: Finn identification.....
Replies: 8
Views: 8994

Finn identification.....

Hi all, can anyone throw any light on est age and manufacturer of this beastie please? There doesn’t seem to be any ident marks on it, other than a 1988 Class Assc sticker on the transom. https://ibb.co/c90WCS https://ibb.co/nFQnmn https://ibb.co/g7fnmn https://ibb.co/bBDwe7 https://preview.ibb.co/h...
by Bootscooter
Thu Jul 13, 2017 11:12 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Roll up, roll up, buy an entire museum collection
Replies: 137
Views: 142550

Re: Roll up, roll up, buy an entire museum collection

Really tempted by K88, but as I'm still paying for the Yoof's Fantastica I've got to think carefully......
I'm also not totally sure how I feel about updating such an original boat - I do have an old (useless on a competitive boat) Latini Carbon Mast.....
by Bootscooter
Thu Jul 13, 2017 4:08 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Roll up, roll up, buy an entire museum collection
Replies: 137
Views: 142550

Re: Roll up, roll up, buy an entire museum collection

Thanks Peter (and thanks for flagging this on the Finn forum btw) - also wanted to make sure I wouldn't be bidding you up if you were going to go for it....
Are there many Finns around older than this?
by Bootscooter
Thu Jul 13, 2017 3:21 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Roll up, roll up, buy an entire museum collection
Replies: 137
Views: 142550

Re: Roll up, roll up, buy an entire museum collection

I'm quite seriously considering a bid on Finn 88 (my Finn PSN is 88)..... is there any other information around on the boat?
Eyemouth is a heck of a trip from Oxfordshire - is anyone planning on going up?

Cheers, Jon
by Bootscooter
Wed Jul 20, 2016 11:08 pm
Forum: Boats and bits wanted
Topic: Europe boats and bits wanted
Replies: 1
Views: 4698

Europe boats and bits wanted

Evening folks. The Europe Class Assc are desperately looking of unused boats that are sitting around unloved, just waiting for new owners to give them what the need to get back on the water and racing. Please drop me a line if you know of any that may be available and we'll do what we can to keep th...
by Bootscooter
Tue Feb 10, 2015 8:06 am
Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
Topic: Rust marks...
Replies: 7
Views: 7602

Re: Rust marks...

Great stuff - thanks everyone :D
by Bootscooter
Sun Feb 08, 2015 11:53 pm
Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
Topic: Rust marks...
Replies: 7
Views: 7602

Rust marks...

Hi all, It looks like I'm shortly to buy an older GRP boat that could do with a little love. Where fittings have been attached to the hull (block eyes, self bailers etc) there's nasty rust marking... I'll try and attach a picture to show. http://i58.tinypic.com/wl1u7n.jpg http://i57.tinypic.com/2i7p...
by Bootscooter
Sun Feb 08, 2015 3:38 pm
Forum: Boats and bits wanted
Topic: Wanted - Carbon Finn Mast
Replies: 2
Views: 4704

Re: Wanted - Carbon Finn Mast

Thanks Peter, have already posted on BFA with no joy as yet, hence here also.

Speaking to Rodney tomorrow anyway to finalise some kit purchase...
by Bootscooter
Sun Feb 08, 2015 12:31 am
Forum: Boats and bits wanted
Topic: Wanted - Carbon Finn Mast
Replies: 2
Views: 4704

Wanted - Carbon Finn Mast

I'm after getting myself a Finn (so I can try and give the boy a race :lol: ) and have found that most in my price bracket are offered without a mast... can anyone help me source one please?

Cheers, Jon
by Bootscooter
Wed Feb 04, 2015 12:31 am
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Question about Classic Finns...
Replies: 17
Views: 16159

Re: Question about Classic Finns...

So that would all fit with it being K122, 1962 Pearson then. Yes... the story told is that it was the Olympic boat from 1976...... hence it not all fitting together in my mind. I've got to get myself sorted with a more modern, immediately race-able Finn first, then I'll get this in the workshops and...
by Bootscooter
Tue Feb 03, 2015 10:06 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Question about Classic Finns...
Replies: 17
Views: 16159

Re: Question about Classic Finns...

That's exactly how I felt last weekend out in my son's Devoti for the 1st time - everything just felt right. The only times I've felt that before was sailing the D-One (that I've had to sell to get the Finn for my boy), and the Alto at SailFest '13 in 25kts at Weymouth. Loved it. 8)