Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
And only 2 wooden ones, now Toybox 2 is residing with Charlie's 4 year old cousin and Minim has a new home at Severn SC. Just Saskia and Periwinkle left, if exclude a Topper and 2 Lightnings, which aren't cvrda qualified, of course.
What are THE classic GRP dinghies, in people's opinion? Single/doublehanded, doesn't matter, looking for inspiration!
What are THE classic GRP dinghies, in people's opinion? Single/doublehanded, doesn't matter, looking for inspiration!
Rupert
Re: Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
As a Severn SC member I'm very curious as to who has brought minim - I will have to keep my eyes peeled!
Keith.
Finn K60 'Sfinnx' Fairey
Zenith 74 'Azimuth' (rescued from the undergrowth 20yrs ago)
Zenith 61 'Bali Hai'... A family heirloom...
Finn K60 'Sfinnx' Fairey
Zenith 74 'Azimuth' (rescued from the undergrowth 20yrs ago)
Zenith 61 'Bali Hai'... A family heirloom...
Re: Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
Kestrel for the double handler, and of course the Finn for a singlehander, there's a Tiptree on eBay now that would suit you nicely!
PeterV
Finn K197 & GBR564
Warsash
Finn K197 & GBR564
Warsash
Re: Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
The 505 was perhaps the first really major class to move to predominantly glass fibre construction.
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Thanks Rupert - curiosity satisfied!
Keith.
Finn K60 'Sfinnx' Fairey
Zenith 74 'Azimuth' (rescued from the undergrowth 20yrs ago)
Zenith 61 'Bali Hai'... A family heirloom...
Finn K60 'Sfinnx' Fairey
Zenith 74 'Azimuth' (rescued from the undergrowth 20yrs ago)
Zenith 61 'Bali Hai'... A family heirloom...
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If you need a fat bloke in the front of a new Kestrel, I might be your man....
Steve Hawkins
1967 National 12 2383 "Sparkle"
1967 National 12 2383 "Sparkle"
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Re: Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
Bosun.......I always think they should have at least one canon fitted. Would not affect the weight much...
Perhaps an Albacore might be the answer, as a powerful two sail boat, it would be ideal for the lake....No need to train for spinnaker work. Finding one at reasonable cost might be more tricky.
Perhaps an Albacore might be the answer, as a powerful two sail boat, it would be ideal for the lake....No need to train for spinnaker work. Finding one at reasonable cost might be more tricky.
Steve Hawkins
1967 National 12 2383 "Sparkle"
1967 National 12 2383 "Sparkle"
Re: Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
Bosun, Kestrel not really my cup of tea. 505 is, but too manly for me to cope with!
What left field boats are there out there?! An old 14 appeals, not proper old, but early 80s, plastic old, the boats that were modern when I was crewing wooden ones at Tamesis every now and again.
What left field boats are there out there?! An old 14 appeals, not proper old, but early 80s, plastic old, the boats that were modern when I was crewing wooden ones at Tamesis every now and again.
Rupert
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Kirby Vll on Apollo duck at the moment only £425 in Bucks....looks awesome!
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I saw that one. Is it glass, though?I used to race against a bright red GRP Kirby VII at Tamesis. Loved it. Compared to the older boats at the club it looked like a space ship!
Rupert
Re: Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
There are plenty of qualifying wooden Albacores but pre-1985 all GRP ones just don't seem to come onto the market - we got ours from a fellow club member. Fosrite ones had a poor reputation which I think is undeserved from our experience.
It's certainly a boat to use anywhere from small puddles to sea and can be as easy (minimal controls) or complicated (raking rigs etc.) as you wish.
If you want an old Baker Lark which now qualifies, or even a modern one that doesn't, we could supply...
It's certainly a boat to use anywhere from small puddles to sea and can be as easy (minimal controls) or complicated (raking rigs etc.) as you wish.
If you want an old Baker Lark which now qualifies, or even a modern one that doesn't, we could supply...
(Half Cut and What a Lark Removals Ltd)
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Re: Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
Would a Javelin qualify? Always liked the look of them.
Al.
West Solent Scow
Harrier +
Al.
West Solent Scow
Harrier +
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Re: Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
SInce AGM Javelins are now legit CVRDA. (Trial period.)Southern377 wrote:Would a Javelin qualify? Always liked the look of them.
Al.
West Solent Scow
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Personally I would have said yes as they are indeed a handsome boat. (Someone somewhere said "like a miniature FD.")
Even more miniaturised FD (I am told) and also now a very handsome and legit CVRDA is a Non carbonised, Alloy spar Contender.
Both will enhance the fleet.
Michael Brigg