N1713 Free

charlespsmith · Post by **charlespsmith** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 12:08 pm

N1713 is in restoration. That is the transom and worst bit of the hog has been done - nicely. Seats and knees have been removed and rubbing down (back to beautiful mahogany) has started as with the thwart. The hull seems sound except where one plank has lost its glue joint with its neighbour thanks I renewing as always. No sails, trailer useable, trolley not. Wooden mast with boat capabnle of restoration, "wonderful" rudder

Now, my knee has finally decided no more sailing (actually the doc decided) - so would anyone like to take on Fugitive. She is a MK8 we think. Details on http://www.tradboat.co.uk We were given the boat and will be happy to give her to an enthusiast who will finish the work

Charles Smith
01483 429792
info@tradboat.co.uk
Boat currently at Frensham Pond Sailing Club near Farnham Surrey. We are away for a short break for the five/six days but will be happy to show her after that. Mark and Chris have seen her already. We are keeping 2017 Pendle Witch just in case there are some light days!

charlespsmith · Post by **charlespsmith** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 12:12 pm

We seem to have gotten into a little muddle there hitting the INS key I should think. Of the planks where the glue line has gone it is thanks to the boat being pulled down on to a trailer too hard at some time. And other the bit was that the decks will need renewing as you would expect, although I have kept the origonals as patterns

Cheers
Charles

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 12:28 pm

Very sorry to hear that Charles..
1713 is a beautiful boat and a worthy project, absolutely perfect for someone who is moving house and needs something to do while his wife unpacks

Post by **Rupert** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 2:37 pm

I wasn't even allowed a Â£30 Minisprint off ebay today...something about having enough on our plates...
Sorry to hear about the knee, Charles - can you go 2.4M sailing?

chris · Post by **chris** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 1:58 pm

Yes, very sorry to hear about your knees, Charles - but then you go on to say you have removed your seat and knees having rubbed them back to bare mahogany ... very odd!
I do hope you find someone to take this on, having seen it it is already well on the way, most of the hard work done in fact.
Chris
PS if all else fails let me know.

Post by **roger** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 2:30 pm

Shhhh dont tell Lois

chris · Post by **chris** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 3:50 pm

Not a word! But PLEASE find someone to take it on!