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by phil58490
Fri Oct 12, 2012 7:41 am
Forum: Boats and bits wanted
Topic: Tent guy rope style kicker adjuster for Solo wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 4916

Re: Tent guy rope style kicker adjuster for Solo wanted

No it is shaped like a figure 8 but extended in the middle to become a classic dog bone shape and flat in section.
by phil58490
Thu Oct 11, 2012 9:31 am
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: nice solo
Replies: 1
Views: 1040

Re: nice solo

If the sail number is 2208 as it appears, it was built in 1973.
by phil58490
Wed Oct 10, 2012 10:25 am
Forum: Boats and bits wanted
Topic: Tent guy rope style kicker adjuster for Solo wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 4916

Tent guy rope style kicker adjuster for Solo wanted

Has anyone got a spare 1960s style, I can best describe it as a tent guy rope rope adjuster that would be suitable for a Solo kicker. Its a flat plate, not sure what it is made of, with a hole at either end. If I can't buy one I will make one if someone can lend me one to copy or send me a photo or ...
by phil58490
Tue Oct 09, 2012 11:15 am
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Classic Handicaps
Replies: 65
Views: 24257

Re: Classic Handicaps

I like the idea of a classic handicap certificate for the boat. I am soon going to be the proud owner of a Solo that is equipped with wooden spars and original (50 year old) sail. My intention would be to use the original rig in favourable conditions but to fly a modern rig when the sailing conditio...
by phil58490
Mon Oct 08, 2012 6:04 pm
Forum: Boats and bits wanted
Topic: Classic Solo wanted
Replies: 1
Views: 3401

Re: Classic Solo wanted

I think I may have struck gold or at the very least a very original Solo with wooden spars and cotton sails.
More details if the deal comes off,
by phil58490
Mon Oct 08, 2012 10:51 am
Forum: Boats and bits wanted
Topic: Classic Solo wanted
Replies: 1
Views: 3401

Classic Solo wanted

Hi all, I already own a 'modern' Solo which is far too young for classic boat events but ideal for club racing and general sailing. I am now looking for an old Solo, max three digit sail number (pre 1965) to restore for classic racing. Ideally as original as possible and in restorable condition. I d...
by phil58490
Sat Oct 06, 2012 8:36 am
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: what is this?
Replies: 10
Views: 5591

Re: what is this?

Don't think it is the Yamaha if this advert is anything to go by.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230749360627? ... 500wt_1413
by phil58490
Wed Sep 19, 2012 10:41 am
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Is it a 'Europe" on the bay
Replies: 4
Views: 1820

Is it a 'Europe" on the bay

Looks like a Europe, wasn't someone looking for one of these.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sailing-dingh ... 500wt_1413
by phil58490
Tue Sep 18, 2012 8:17 am
Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
Topic: Reproofing boat cover
Replies: 6
Views: 3534

Reproofing boat cover

I have a very sound, well fitting cover for my Solo but it is a bit grubby and seems to let water penetrate during heavy rain. The canvas also seems to soak up the water and stays wet. I have seen that there are many reproofing products advertised but can anyone recommend products that they have use...
by phil58490
Fri Sep 14, 2012 5:56 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Something a little different
Replies: 8
Views: 3518

Re: Something a little different

Does it have a PY rating, I think it could be a good laugh and worth the start price just for the wood.
by phil58490
Sun Sep 09, 2012 9:01 pm
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: ???????????????
Replies: 14
Views: 6980

Re: ???????????????

Quite a bit of info on the web, try googling express dinghy class, even a bit on utube of one being sailed!
by phil58490
Sun Sep 09, 2012 8:45 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: is it wrong?
Replies: 13
Views: 4703

Re: is it wrong?

Well you either bought it or you've missed it, it has been pulled from the auction.
by phil58490
Fri Sep 07, 2012 8:12 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Minisail Sprite for sale on minisail.org.uk
Replies: 16
Views: 6561

Re: Minisail Sprite for sale on minisail.org.uk

Thats nice to hear, I was tempted as it looked a nice boat. I was watching it and that would explain why it has disappeared.
by phil58490
Mon Sep 03, 2012 12:36 pm
Forum: Banter
Topic: Newbie needs help to choose a single hander.
Replies: 20
Views: 15431

Re: Newbie needs help to choose a single hander.

All the old boats advertised seem to be without trailers so I went out looking to buy a trailer but came home with a lovely wooden Solo and a combi-trailer, 1984 build it was advertised as but I knew that it was later than that before I went to look. Oops its not CVDRA qualifying by seven years! Sti...