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by david r
Tue Oct 31, 2006 9:15 pm
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: Seamark Nunn OKs
Replies: 13
Views: 4951

Rupert - mine is a Seamark-Nunn composite - 2.5kg overweight when new so not too bad - but then I don't know yet how much weight it has gained in 30+ yrs - hopefully not too much Don O'Donnell composite boats were better & faster I gather (most are less than 25yrs old as well I think) but they d...
by david r
Wed Oct 18, 2006 9:07 pm
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: Graduate 2851 age ?
Replies: 1
Views: 1831

Can anyone please tell me how old Grad 2851 is ?
It is a GRP super grad.

David Rollinson
by david r
Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:23 am
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Another Otter for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 2268

CLASSIC OTTER CLASS SAILING DINGHY - CVRDA eligible See ebay Item number: 190035346210 Last one went for £310 - this one up to £280 already - too expensive for you Rupert !!!!! Boat no 838...White/Blue GRP Length 12 foot, Beam 5 foot....Ideal for sailing inland .. Main, Jib, Alloy Mast & Boom,...
by david r
Fri Sep 15, 2006 9:01 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: 2006 nats clywedog.
Replies: 38
Views: 12801

Andy
The position of fixtures sec is vacant

This is the most polite comment I could think of!!!

David R

One time owner of Pegasus 194 who got fed up of travelling to cvrda events and being the only Pegasus there (except at Roadford)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by david r
Thu Sep 14, 2006 3:55 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Otter classic dinghy for sale
Replies: 16
Views: 10907

Rupert

Yes it is at Bowmoor
I will be at Bowmoor Sat & Sun if you want to come & have a look/sail etc.
David
by david r
Thu Sep 14, 2006 12:37 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Otter classic dinghy for sale
Replies: 16
Views: 10907

CLASSIC OTTER CLASS SAILING DINGHY Boat no 255, Sail No 460...White/Grey GRP Length 12 foot, Beam 5 foot....Ideal for sailing inland ..yet rugged enough to handle a sea expedition....With built in bouyancy tanks it is very stable in a blow and a forgiving boat to sail..making it an excellent choice ...
by david r
Tue May 09, 2006 9:27 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Wooden boom
Replies: 0
Views: 1618

Free to a good home
93" long x 2.25"dp x 1.25" wide came off an Otter
c/w s/s end ftgs & K/S fitting
Needs reglueing otherwise in fair condition
contact David Rollinson 01235-520423
by david r
Mon May 08, 2006 10:56 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Phantom PY no
Replies: 20
Views: 7113

Does anybody know what the Phantom h/cap used to be in old no's compared to a Laser (92 wasn't it ?) Struggling to convince our s. comm to adjust Ph h/cap = 1045 compared to laser at 1078 Virtually impossible to beat - as they have 2 extra m2 of sail, Mylar sails at that & fancy construction lig...
by david r
Wed Feb 22, 2006 10:26 am
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Downhill all the way!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 23525

In 2005 Oxfordshire Schools bought 2 Omegas & Oxf SC bought 2 RS Visions, as a Sailing School boat the Vision is far better - even instructors have problems coping with the power of the Omega - it is also very big & heavy The Vision is more versatile, but smaller, and well liked by Students ...
by david r
Wed Nov 09, 2005 6:05 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Cheap boats for restoration - Bowmoor Auction 4/12
Replies: 5
Views: 3277

BOWMOOR SC AUCTION OF ABANDONED BOATS & BITS SUNDAY DEC 4TH AT 1.00PM AT NEW LAKE SITE All descriptions of items for sale are as accurate as possible (to the best of our knowledge). Any errors or omissions will be amended as soon as possible; in some instances this may be during the auction. Bow...
by david r
Wed Nov 09, 2005 10:37 am
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Pegasus at Bristol?
Replies: 2
Views: 2112

Sorry cannot make Bristol - have fun on the river
David Rollinson Peggie 194
by david r
Tue Sep 13, 2005 5:41 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Bowmoor 10-11th Sept
Replies: 31
Views: 12912

Report done & on Y & Y webpage - used Chris's photos of merlins from Roadford (off merlin web site)- hope you don't mind Chris
Also sent to Daily sail
Results sent to Stu - for cvrda web page
Stu could you forward them on to Rupert please
Thanks David
by david r
Tue Sep 06, 2005 10:09 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Who runs the Peggie Data base
Replies: 24
Views: 10527

Forgot to say - ref capsizes - helps if you move the front tank as far back as it will go - i.e touching the mast - helps prevent the submarine effect - but you still need a good bucket and transom flaps will work if windy enough.
Job for the winter !
David R
by david r
Tue Sep 06, 2005 10:06 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Who runs the Peggie Data base
Replies: 24
Views: 10527

Yes several have been converted to centre main - but because of the high boom I feel you need to add in some form of adjustable bridle, which is pulled from side to side each time you tack - well thats how I do it on 194 anyway (all as suggested by Andy) and it seems to work - and you can then at le...
by david r
Tue Sep 06, 2005 9:59 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: headlights please
Replies: 2
Views: 2689

Duncan - no problem - look for cvrda signs at entrance
Any problem call me on 07860-844624
David