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- Sat Feb 06, 2016 7:58 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: Heyland Swift
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5270
Heyland Swift
If anyone is interested in updating the CVRDA dinghy database, the Heyland Swift is featured here: http://heylandmarine.com/swift-sailing-boat/ ........someone was suggesting that the boat they had was an Otter, on an Otter forum, (nominated by a CVRDA contributor as one of the worst dinghies..........
- Fri Feb 05, 2016 11:21 pm
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: not quite cvrda eligible
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11987
Re: not quite cvrda eligible
Coincidentally............ 'Pyewacket' was Patrick Boyd's 1967 Mk 1 Iroquois completed from a bare shell.
- Fri Feb 05, 2016 1:08 pm
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: not quite cvrda eligible
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11987
Re: not quite cvrda eligible
............. although you say the Strider would have better performance, they have skegs, whereas the Mk 1 has proper centreboards. It's not as wide as the Strider so maybe more 'volatile' (?) In 'Catamarans in Close Up', Patrick Boyd mentioned the windows on the Mk 1, saying that although adequate...
- Thu Feb 04, 2016 7:28 pm
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: not quite cvrda eligible
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11987
Re: not quite cvrda eligible
Is that a Mk 1?
I've tried one, but can't stand upright in the hulls!
I've tried one, but can't stand upright in the hulls!
- Mon Feb 01, 2016 10:50 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: National 12 2066
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6352
Re: National 12 2066
A cracking boat in its day...........
I hope someone will post a photo on the N12 dinghy database for that sail number!?
I hope someone will post a photo on the N12 dinghy database for that sail number!?
- Fri Jan 22, 2016 10:50 pm
- Forum: Boats and bits for sale
- Topic: Otter 37
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6129
Otter 37
https://www.gumtree.com/p/sailing-equipment/otter-dinghy-on-snipe-trailer-for-sale.-%C2%A390.00/1151595133 I saw on the discussion about the worst dinghies someone mentioned the Otter............. I have one, amongst my other more mainstream boats, and I am a big fan. The Otter will take three or fo...
- Mon Dec 14, 2015 12:01 am
- Forum: Boats and bits for sale
- Topic: @Flying Moth?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4451
@Flying Moth?
http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/Sail ... I5sFVpc.97
Is this misnamed / a pre Europe / an early Int. Moth or ??????
Is this misnamed / a pre Europe / an early Int. Moth or ??????
- Tue Nov 17, 2015 11:31 am
- Forum: Boats and bits for sale
- Topic: Flying Dutchman GBR290
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7216
Flying Dutchman GBR290
In case anyone is interested , or missed it, this is advertised in the classifieds of the current edition of Yachts and Yachting.
Described as 1976 built by Bob Hoare. £1100, with a contacts area described as 'Finsbury Park'.
Described as 1976 built by Bob Hoare. £1100, with a contacts area described as 'Finsbury Park'.
- Sun Nov 01, 2015 11:17 am
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: Taking a bull by the horns.
- Replies: 25
- Views: 22665
Re: Taking a bull by the horns.
This is such an interesting topic with so much great input. Could I suggest Jim C posts a link to the IC website(s)?
- Sat Oct 17, 2015 11:36 am
- Forum: Boats and bits for sale
- Topic: Classic C class cat available
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6322
Re: Classic C class cat available
Not the boat in question, but a taster.............
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xnqkHD04Kw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfVThfXbDy8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xnqkHD04Kw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfVThfXbDy8
- Wed Oct 14, 2015 10:32 pm
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: Taking a bull by the horns.
- Replies: 25
- Views: 22665
Re: Taking a bull by the horns.
I've epoxied a short (4 inch or so) length of ali tube to the cane extension and bolted that to the tiller U J.
A bolt through the ali / cane ensures security!
A bolt through the ali / cane ensures security!
- Fri Sep 18, 2015 6:35 pm
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: Varnishing and so on
- Replies: 18
- Views: 19684
- Wed Aug 26, 2015 9:49 am
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: Finn mast step
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15128
Re: Finn mast step
Hello. I suggest using a piece of tube with a slot in one end to mate over the remaing pieces of bar, and at the other a hole in the tube to take a tommy bar. (bit like a water stopcock tool) In my experience, screw threads seize up when you're not looking, and a tube extension may make life easier....
- Sun Aug 23, 2015 9:22 pm
- Forum: Boats and bits for sale
- Topic: Wooden Masts
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3126
Re: Wooden Masts
Michael4
Have sent you a pm..........
Have sent you a pm..........
- Sun Aug 23, 2015 9:42 am
- Forum: Boats and bits for sale
- Topic: Wooden Masts
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3126
Wooden Masts
I've got 2 salvaged masts needing homes. I. 6.9 metres, Straight. No fittings apart from shroud hound / plate, and halyard sheaves. Set up for main and jib. Sound, needs revarnishing, but does have old repair of GRP cloth 'bandage' for about 75 cms, 45 cms above foot. The foot is square, there is a ...