Hi all,
I am finding myself strangely attracted to this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171806098450? ... EBIDX%3AIT
Is this a particularly bad idea? Should I resist?
Nigel
Sailaways Anonymous
Re: Sailaways Anonymous
Kathryn says yes, resist. However, we all know she will be a lone voice in the wilderness...
Rupert
Re: Sailaways Anonymous
Ah, my Bobbin's big brother. No I'm not tempted.
(Half Cut and What a Lark Removals Ltd)
Re: Sailaways Anonymous
Kathryn is clearly wise.....I however may need an intervention
Can't help thinking it looks a bit Viking and would benefit from a dragon's head on the prow
Can't help thinking it looks a bit Viking and would benefit from a dragon's head on the prow
-
- Posts: 43
- Joined: Sat Nov 10, 2012 12:11 pm
- Location: Warwickshire
Re: Sailaways Anonymous
I had one which I sold on to a nervous would be mature sailor at our club. Still take him out in it now and again. Bullet proof heavy hull. Ideal for pottering and leisurely watching the fleet rush by. I managed to hike out briefly once but it was gusting 40kph +.. Never had the nerve to take it to a CRVDA event.
Go on Nigel
If you bought it we could arrange a secret race somewhere when no one is looking.
Go on Nigel
If you bought it we could arrange a secret race somewhere when no one is looking.
Paul
Sandwell Valley SC
Mirror 39
Mirror 10546. Mirror 24184
Albacore 1455. Firefly 2705
Wyche & Coppock 16' awaiting restoration.
Gull Mk 3
Minisail Monaco 1. Monaco II 2343
Sprint I 3400. Sprint II 4240
Sprite 806. Dished deck Monaco 1
Sandwell Valley SC
Mirror 39
Mirror 10546. Mirror 24184
Albacore 1455. Firefly 2705
Wyche & Coppock 16' awaiting restoration.
Gull Mk 3
Minisail Monaco 1. Monaco II 2343
Sprint I 3400. Sprint II 4240
Sprite 806. Dished deck Monaco 1
-
- Posts: 228
- Joined: Thu Nov 27, 2008 11:32 pm
- Location: Stoke Gabriel, On the Dart, South Devon
Re: Sailaways Anonymous
In the add, it says built by Pearson Bros Hamble. Is this the same Pearsons who built Finns?
If so it looks like my old Pearson Finn with its wooden rubbing strips.......I can see why you might be attracted. Despite the crude rig it is a pretty boat.
If so it looks like my old Pearson Finn with its wooden rubbing strips.......I can see why you might be attracted. Despite the crude rig it is a pretty boat.
Re: Sailaways Anonymous
I have sailed this boat, it is one of those surprising boats that make you smile.