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by robjarman
Wed Dec 21, 2022 9:35 am
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Albacore 651 for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 1938

Re: Albacore 651 for sale

NOW SOLD
by robjarman
Sat Nov 05, 2022 5:34 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Albacore 651 for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 1938

Albacore 651 for sale

Fairey Marine built Albacore sail no. 651, built 1960. 2 owners from new! a vgc classic dinghy in original spec with original fittings, altho a replacement Proctor D mast was fitted in 1986... full varnished high quality veneer ply, enclosed aft deck, no built in buoyancy tanks, steel centre plate, ...
by robjarman
Fri Feb 05, 2021 8:38 pm
Forum: CVRDA organisation
Topic: Does the FB Group support the CVRDA Mission?
Replies: 15
Views: 30488

Re: Does the FB Group support the CVRDA Mission?

I don't subscribe to facebook nor any of its clones IN PRINCIPLE...!
so please keep the CVRDA Forum alive...!
by robjarman
Thu Aug 06, 2015 9:42 pm
Forum: Boats and bits wanted
Topic: Albacore rudder wanted - FOUND ONE!!
Replies: 4
Views: 5978

Re: Albacore rudder wanted - FOUND ONE!!

P1050997.JPG P1050996.JPG well, rocking horses do have pooh!!! - I have found an original Albacore rudder - for sale as a pub decorative item!! I could not believe my eyes when I saw the advert and there was an original Alb rudder!! compared with my original rudder, this one has bolts and nuts thro...
by robjarman
Tue Aug 04, 2015 6:40 pm
Forum: Boats and bits wanted
Topic: Albacore rudder wanted - FOUND ONE!!
Replies: 4
Views: 5978

Re: Albacore rudder wanted

thanks Ed and Nigel - yes I thought I might be looking for rocking horse pooh...!! I'll see if I can fabricate a repair...

all the best
Rob
by robjarman
Mon Aug 03, 2015 1:09 pm
Forum: Boats and bits wanted
Topic: Albacore rudder wanted - FOUND ONE!!
Replies: 4
Views: 5978

Albacore rudder wanted - FOUND ONE!!

I am looking for an original rudder stock for a Fairey Marine Albacore = number 651, built 1960 - attached pic shows what I am looking for. Measurement between pintles' lower faces = 338mm. alternatively (preferably), any suggestions for who might be able to replace corroded rivets and alloy cheek p...