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by sam mason
Fri Jan 26, 2018 10:00 pm
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: Any ideas?
Replies: 9
Views: 11572

Re: Any ideas?

Graduate most certainly. I loved them when I was young.... a long time ago. No vices?? Hmmmmm
by sam mason
Mon Dec 25, 2017 9:01 am
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Xmas greetings and next projects
Replies: 22
Views: 30950

Re: Xmas greetings and next projects

Dump the ram fit a strut, they come up on ebay now and again, I haven't bothered with adjustable shrouds apart from over deck levers for years
Merry Christmas and a happy new year
Sam
by sam mason
Wed Dec 20, 2017 10:16 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Xmas greetings and next projects
Replies: 22
Views: 30950

Re: Xmas greetings and next projects

Seasons greetings to all. Presently in the shed are Merlin 1028 a Proctor X11 which is now going back together and is about to have the outside varnish removed. I am very hopeful that it will be a varnisher when cleaned up. I hope to be ready for the start of the season Also in there is another Alba...
by sam mason
Fri Nov 17, 2017 10:04 pm
Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
Topic: 2-Part Polyurethane Paints
Replies: 8
Views: 16681

Re: 2-Part Polyurethane Paints

I am using Jotun Hardtop varnish on the Merlin restoration and am more than satisfied with it. I have not tried the paint but cant think its much different
Sam
by sam mason
Mon Nov 13, 2017 8:47 am
Forum: Events
Topic: 2018 events
Replies: 61
Views: 48928

Re: 2018 events

Thanks Peter. I will get that date fixed on the calendar. Hope to see lots there
Sam
by sam mason
Sun Nov 05, 2017 11:42 am
Forum: Events
Topic: 2018 events
Replies: 61
Views: 48928

Re: 2018 events

Righty Ho I have communicated with the sailing sec and we can have August 4/5 which is like late June just later in the year!! Same format as this year. Let me know quite soon if this is OK
Sam
by sam mason
Sat Nov 04, 2017 10:03 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: 2018 events
Replies: 61
Views: 48928

Re: 2018 events

Hykeham up date. Due to pressure on the calendar with open days, interclub events etc The committee have offered us June 23/24. I know this is a bit close to the Aldeburgh dates. What does anyone else think? They want to go to press with the club calendar quite soon so views sought
Sam
by sam mason
Mon Oct 09, 2017 6:37 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: 2018 events
Replies: 61
Views: 48928

Re: 2018 events

Good show I will run it by the sailing sec 1st weekend july
by sam mason
Mon Oct 09, 2017 9:36 am
Forum: Events
Topic: 2018 events
Replies: 61
Views: 48928

Re: 2018 events

Back on track! Hykeham, subject to committee approval , first or second weekend in JUly if you want us.
I still don't know who to send me 10 quid to for subs
Sam
by sam mason
Tue Oct 03, 2017 7:19 am
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Merlin 1028
Replies: 6
Views: 11484

Re: Merlin 1028

I never would have thought of that. Its not a regular problem I often get with the albacore!! Thanks
by sam mason
Mon Oct 02, 2017 7:30 am
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Merlin 1028
Replies: 6
Views: 11484

Re: Merlin 1028

Thanks for that Pat. I wondered about bags but I have got some really nice decking ply which will be sympathetic to the rest of the boat and it would be a shame to cut two big holes in it! I am afraid that sails are going to be pretty much what is available second hand. The ravages of mice and poor ...
by sam mason
Sun Oct 01, 2017 8:39 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Merlin 1028
Replies: 6
Views: 11484

Merlin 1028

Having identified the Merlin, got it in the workshop and pulled apart it's time to think about where I am going with it. I should be in a position to redeck later this week with a bit of luck . I have put in a half height bow tank mainly because the bow bag was a wreck and I had plenty of big offcut...
by sam mason
Tue Sep 12, 2017 8:10 am
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: Flying Fish????
Replies: 11
Views: 13151

Re: Flying Fish????

That looks very like a Twinkle 12 that has been modified.
by sam mason
Wed Sep 06, 2017 12:57 pm
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: Merlin Rocket 1028
Replies: 6
Views: 8569

Re: Merlin Rocket 1028

Cor, This certainly knocks "We have no record" (RYA) into a cocked hat. I have sailed against 1066 a couple of times and will be quite pleased if I can get "Arthur/Crossbow" out in as nice condition I picked the boat up from Banbury last Sunday but I am led to believe it had been...
by sam mason
Mon Sep 04, 2017 12:52 pm
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: Merlin Rocket 1028
Replies: 6
Views: 8569

Re: Merlin Rocket 1028

Thanks for that Ian. It is in remarkable condition all things considered and has been in dry storage for about 10 years. I hope to have it done for next year when ,with any luck, I should be out and about again
Sam