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by nickfinn
Sat Dec 09, 2017 4:55 pm
Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
Topic: Finn buoyancy
Replies: 10
Views: 15048

Re: Finn buoyancy

Holt produced a small triangular buoyancy bag (white) which needs to be tied DOWN to the front of the mast step - so that the bag displaces water aft when the boat is righted. The bag is not much use tied up to the foredeck. Then two ultra large diameter bags are secured under the foredeck - again t...
by nickfinn
Fri Dec 08, 2017 9:17 am
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Fairy Finn
Replies: 8
Views: 14369

Re: Fairy Finn

please see email regarding my interest.

thanks

nick
by nickfinn
Sat May 17, 2014 5:11 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: FLYING DUTCHMAN FOR SALE --- SOLD ABROAD
Replies: 1
Views: 3637

Re: FLYING DUTCHMAN FOR SALE --- SOLD ABROAD

EVERYTHING SOLD ABROAD
by nickfinn
Sun Mar 16, 2014 7:34 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: FD anyone?
Replies: 26
Views: 11249

Re: FD anyone?

Errr sorry not tidal and far more convenient for the weekend than Europe !
by nickfinn
Sun Mar 16, 2014 7:29 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: FD anyone?
Replies: 26
Views: 11249

Re: FD anyone?

Local centres to gravitate to would be Hickling Broad, which already have Norfolk Punts, with Sharpies at Wells and Brancaster. Whilst Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club in county Durham is probably the best IMO. Note of these are lakes are tidal which helps with other pressing priorities and when tryin...
by nickfinn
Sun Mar 16, 2014 12:49 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: FD anyone?
Replies: 26
Views: 11249

Re: FD anyone?

The FD is not overpriced if the combi trailer and everything else is considered. I am really not sure about the ethics of criticising a Seller's asking price on a public forum. Perhaps this ought to be raised with the Seller and E-bay? I am sure there are a number of enthusiasts who will relish owni...
by nickfinn
Sun Mar 16, 2014 12:48 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: FD anyone?
Replies: 26
Views: 11249

Re: FD anyone?

The FD is not overpriced if the combi trailer and everything else is considered. I am really not sure about the ethics of criticising a Seller's asking price on a public forum. Perhaps this ought to be raised with the Seller and E-bay? I am sure there are a number of enthusiasts who will relish owni...
by nickfinn
Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:54 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: FLYING DUTCHMAN FOR SALE --- SOLD ABROAD
Replies: 1
Views: 3637

FLYING DUTCHMAN FOR SALE --- SOLD ABROAD

Bob Hoare built wooden Flying Dutchman, built circa 1980 in pristine condition. Full double bottom. Excellent hull and deck paint/varnish. White bottom, light blue top sides. Varnished decks. Very little use over last 25 years and always stored under cover. Sail controls, all work well, lots of Hark...
by nickfinn
Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:11 am
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: INTERNATIONAL CANOE SOLD
Replies: 0
Views: 1856

INTERNATIONAL CANOE SOLD

INTERNATIONAL CANOE Affordable, appealing and ready to sail, one of the last Nethercott cold moulded all varnished wooden hulls, built around 1990. A great starter canoe with three sets of sails, one a reasonable racing set. She's in good condition, may need a touch up of varnish work at most. Has b...