Hello Rupert THE BOOK is about 1975 with a blue cover I THINK I am trying to get a copy
regards mike
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- Sun Oct 17, 2010 9:32 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: HOTCH-POTCH DINGHY is a LADYBIRD
- Replies: 3
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- Fri Oct 15, 2010 10:21 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: HOTCH-POTCH DINGHY is a LADYBIRD
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2395
Re: HOTCH-POTCH DINGHY is a LADYBIRD
THE LADYBIRD DINGHY up date Designed by William Scales LOA = 3.40 Metres 11.2 Feet Beam = 1.37 Metres 4.6 Feet SAIL AREA = 7.43 Square Metres 80 Square Feet MAST 16.6 feet long approx. BUILT in Sealed buoyancy = yes Fore and aft CENTRE BOARD HULL GRP or Composite GRP hull with wooden deck. Designed ...
- Fri Oct 01, 2010 8:48 pm
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: How many singlehanded dinghy classes in the UK
- Replies: 24
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Re: How many singlehanded dinghy classes in the UK
Just to say what about the British Moth I think this was the first singlehander in the uk
regards mike
Wanderer 920
ladybird
British Moth 617
regards mike
Wanderer 920
ladybird
British Moth 617
- Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:24 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: HOTCH-POTCH DINGHY is a LADYBIRD
- Replies: 3
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HOTCH-POTCH DINGHY is a LADYBIRD
:D Just to let you all know that I have finally come to the conclusion that Hotch-Potch dinghy is a LADYBIRD Then came a break through on E bay a similar Boat to mine appeared my first thought was its not the only boat in the world, my boat has a mate. The boat was composite GRP hull with a Wood dec...
- Thu Aug 19, 2010 6:08 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: FOAM CREST or FORM CREST 12 dinghy info.required
- Replies: 6
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Re: FOAM CREST or FORM CREST 12 dinghy info.required
Hi, :D plans in Practical Woodworking magazine March 1970 onwards, I was thinking of having a go at building one but am missing the final May edition. Whats your interest? Steve :?: Hello Steve I have a GRP Dinghy which I do not know the Make or Class vary similar to Foam Crest my interest is in th...
- Tue Aug 17, 2010 9:00 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: FOAM CREST or FORM CREST 12 dinghy info.required
- Replies: 6
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FOAM CREST or FORM CREST 12 dinghy info.required
:shock: Has any one information on the above dinghy I Know they are made plywood as a kits in 1970s, but what about GRP ! later on This dinghy maybe under 12ft long 3.66m or at( 11ft 5 or 6 Beam may be just under 5ft =! If any one knows who made them this would be a great help. Regards mike re Hopch...
- Sat Aug 14, 2010 8:27 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: Main sail insignia dinghy Class Identification.
- Replies: 0
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Main sail insignia dinghy Class Identification.
Can any one remember a main sail insignia marking at the top of the sail for class identification. "ladybird with 6 or 7 spots"this may be for Norwegian design dinghy. The sails are by Mushroom sails but I seem to have drawn a blank on this one. Can any one tell me is there a full list of ...
- Sun Aug 01, 2010 9:29 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: CAN YOU NAME THIS DINGHY PLEASE
- Replies: 42
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Re: CAN YOU NAME THIS DINGHY PLEASE
Can any one remember a main sailing insignia marking at the top of the sail for class identification.
"ladybird with 6 spots"this may be for Norwegian design dinghy
"ladybird with 6 spots"this may be for Norwegian design dinghy
- Wed Jul 28, 2010 9:45 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: CAN YOU NAME THIS DINGHY PLEASE
- Replies: 42
- Views: 15349
Re: CAN YOU NAME THIS DINGHY PLEASE
may be Norwegian design.jonjon711 wrote:I could be wrong, but that looks more American than British to me (They need a big cockpit!! )
Jon
- Wed Jul 28, 2010 9:42 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: CAN YOU NAME THIS DINGHY PLEASE
- Replies: 42
- Views: 15349
Re: CAN YOU NAME THIS DINGHY PLEASE
Latest up date to Hopch-Potch dinghy You will all be please to know my dinghy is not the only one in the world the boat has a mate for sale on e bay this week so they must have made two. now sold This boat was a composite GRP hull and wood deck but had the mould line down the side the same as mine. ...
- Sun Jul 04, 2010 12:49 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: CAN YOU NAME THIS DINGHY PLEASE
- Replies: 42
- Views: 15349
Re: CAN YOU NAME THIS DINGHY PLEASE
Sorry for the delay in adding the photo's as I have been on holiday. Please see attached back, side and plan views for your reference.
- Mon Jun 28, 2010 9:16 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: CAN YOU NAME THIS DINGHY PLEASE
- Replies: 42
- Views: 15349
Re: CAN YOU NAME THIS DINGHY PLEASE
Hello to all sorry for the delay in photos I have been on holiday in France as I had a tip off the dinghy may be french but I had no luck so far in the LA ROCHELLE area. If these photo are ok will follow up with more later :( . Regards mike will I have too send one at a time. thanks for all the info.
- Thu Jun 10, 2010 9:38 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: CAN YOU NAME THIS DINGHY PLEASE
- Replies: 42
- Views: 15349
Re: CAN YOU NAME THIS DINGHY PLEASE
yes the jpeg is too high will try and reduce 500kbytes
- Thu Jun 10, 2010 7:26 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: CAN YOU NAME THIS DINGHY PLEASE
- Replies: 42
- Views: 15349
Re: CAN YOU NAME THIS DINGHY PLEASE
Hello Nigel I have been trying to post them on this site for some time now !
They have been posted on other forums and are ok but not too sure about this one
but I am not the only one
Would love too add them on as I need help
regards mike
They have been posted on other forums and are ok but not too sure about this one
but I am not the only one
Would love too add them on as I need help
regards mike
- Wed Jun 09, 2010 3:00 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: CAN YOU NAME THIS DINGHY PLEASE
- Replies: 42
- Views: 15349
Re: CAN YOU NAME THIS DINGHY PLEASE
Hello I have had a look at Niel image posting guide but still not too sure so I have had a go,
I seem to only add one at a time regards mike
if you look in P.B.O http://www.ybw.com/forums you can see phots under this subject can you name this dinghy
I seem to only add one at a time regards mike
if you look in P.B.O http://www.ybw.com/forums you can see phots under this subject can you name this dinghy