Not an Osprey?
Not an Osprey?
Hi all,
it says "Opsrey type" but the bow doesn't look right to me. Maybe a 17ft Dolphin? Thoughts?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/sailing-dinghy-/1 ... 25614351da
it says "Opsrey type" but the bow doesn't look right to me. Maybe a 17ft Dolphin? Thoughts?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/sailing-dinghy-/1 ... 25614351da
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Re: Not an Osprey?
If the picture is a true indication of it's condition, and it has any classic pedigree its alot of very nice looking boat and kit for £100 that it's on for.
Looks to be on sale from a very nice looking house too, so might be surplus to need and being let go of through lack of interest.
I haven't the space, but if I did, as a family cruiser, it looks very nice.
Looks to be on sale from a very nice looking house too, so might be surplus to need and being let go of through lack of interest.
I haven't the space, but if I did, as a family cruiser, it looks very nice.
Michael Brigg
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Re: Not an Osprey?
Can't really see the bow properly as it's partly obscured by the trailer but it certainly looks like a MKII Osprey to me (I raced them for 20 years).
Best wishes
SB
SB
Re: Not an Osprey?
Looking at the pics I'm with the Badger on this - I'd say Osprey all the way!
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David H
Re: Not an Osprey?
Apparently an 'out of class' Osprey.
Certainly looked like an Osprey to me.
Great CVRDA fodder this one I would of thought.
eib
Certainly looked like an Osprey to me.
Great CVRDA fodder this one I would of thought.
eib
Ed Bremner
CVRDA
Jollyboat J3
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CVRDA
Jollyboat J3
Firefly F2942
IC GBR314 ex S51 - 1970 Slurp
MR 638 - Please come and take it away
Phelps Scull
Bathurst Whiff - looking for someone to love it
Re: Not an Osprey?
An inch or less too short? What tolerences are allowed generally with measuring boats? I could understand a problem with a boat too long.Ed wrote:Apparently an 'out of class' Osprey.
It sounds that there may be a story behind it though Maybe a lot of hard work to make her followed by a Homer Simpson "D'oh" moment when the tape measure was applied.
I do like her though
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Re: Not an Osprey?
Overall length 5335mm to 5385mm. Yes the person who built her must have been gutted when he discovered she didn't measure.Nigel wrote:An inch or less too short? What tolerences are allowed generally with measuring boats? I could understand a problem with a boat too long.Ed wrote:Apparently an 'out of class' Osprey.
It sounds that there may be a story behind it though Maybe a lot of hard work to make her followed by a Homer Simpson "D'oh" moment when the tape measure was applied.
I do like her though
Best wishes
SB
SB
Re: Not an Osprey?
A similar thing happened with the first 3 post-war ICs built by Uffa Fox in 1947 (Rannoch, Storm Petrel and Merderka). All 3 ended up being on the narrow side so had rails underneath to get the chain measurement. These '9sq m' canoes carried on until the 1960's with the additional chine rails to make sure they measured, then they became uncompetitive and no-one cared.
I believe a certain well know CVRDA Finn also was slightly under sized when first built
I believe a certain well know CVRDA Finn also was slightly under sized when first built
Re: Not an Osprey?
My "Racing" Osprey was tweaked to the nearest millimeter when she was built by John Claridge. She has two large sections of her rocker built up with epoxy and microballoons to get her in class. Funnily enough her 20 year old hull shape is very similar to the latest mark 4 Ospreys.
Graham T
Osprey 1340, Osprey 1245, Osprey 55, Miracle 1358, Laser heap, ancient Mirror kit half assembled, Project Miracle in need of decks........
Kielder Water Sailing Club
Osprey 1340, Osprey 1245, Osprey 55, Miracle 1358, Laser heap, ancient Mirror kit half assembled, Project Miracle in need of decks........
Kielder Water Sailing Club
Re: Not an Osprey?
Yes, Django (K197) is measured undersized. However she was given a certificate because being narrower puts her at a disadvantage.
I'm going to ask for a handicap adjustement!
I'm going to ask for a handicap adjustement!
PeterV
Finn K197 & GBR564
Warsash
Finn K197 & GBR564
Warsash
Re: Not an Osprey?
Peter
I vill only say this once
Ve haf vays of making you slower!!
I vill only say this once
Ve haf vays of making you slower!!
Re: Not an Osprey?
Peter...
You've a better chance of George Osbourne giving you free bneer in the Budget....
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You've a better chance of George Osbourne giving you free bneer in the Budget....
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David H
Re: Not an Osprey?
Oh we can give him a
alright! Would -10 do?handicap adjustment
Re: Not an Osprey?
Pat:
The joke at last years dinghy show was....
What do you call -8 on the Phantom PY?
Answer........... a start!
Sounds like Peter is looking for teh same!
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The joke at last years dinghy show was....
What do you call -8 on the Phantom PY?
Answer........... a start!
Sounds like Peter is looking for teh same!
D
David H
Re: Not an Osprey?
And from what I've seen of the handicap figures and discussions so far the Phantoms and Merlins could be in for yet another -8 this year!