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I used brass on the modern boat (No. 4250 1962) on the benches and other easy to reach bits and and after one season its noticeable pink. I guess there is brass and brass. I used standard brass woodwork screws from screwfix. Should have said that most of my sailing is in salt water not fresh. Not im...

Hi all, I am assuming that the correct woodscrews I should be using on my restoration of my 1951 GP14 are imperial Silicon bronze wood screws I was looking for a source and immediately get a hit from Classic Marine/Marinestore but the prices are fantastic. And the packs quite large. I was thinking o...

Kev, some great pics.... and I love the cockpit shot showing the brass printles for rowing the boat! The shot of you on the Mersey was great too - can imagine that like the Solent, life can be hairy up there at times with all the commercial traffic. The only time I sailed there was from New Brighto...

Anyhow heres the boats. My modern GP , 4250 1961, pretty original, fairleads, brass fittings etc, but with alloy spars and synthetic sails the only conseriosn to modern fittings. In a slightly recognisable location, a hot day and wind astern, does it get any better? http://homepage.ntlworld.com/kevi...

Not looked at them too closely but sure there not ply. No proof their orginal either. I will ask at the association.

Kev

Thanks N.

As said I have set of boards but there passable but been fixed with softwood. If you have a decent set it will save me a bit of work.

Not sure what material they should be made from?? Anyone know?

Kev

Rupert,

Thanks very much. Be in touch.

Kev

Thanks Guys, I'm based at Liverpool Sailing Club. http://www.liverpoolsailingclub.org/. Though the web page doesnt do justice to our fantastic cruising waters and club house. The club has recently been reactivated and starting from scratch last year. Ive inherited the GP fleet captaincy despite my i...

Hi All, Thought I'd introduce myself. I'm a virgin boat restorer just started my first project. Its a joint ownership (though I am taking on the bulk of the work) GP14, hull number 47 no less. She is a Bell Woodworking boat built in 1951 and is in remarkably good condition. I have a bit of history. ...