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by JB9
Wed Aug 06, 2008 12:58 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Bright Images
Replies: 8
Views: 2388

Re: Bright Images

Steve, if you PM your details I will post the book.
by JB9
Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:04 am
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Bright Images
Replies: 8
Views: 2388

Re: Bright Images

There is mention of N12s being introduced in 1936 but could not see a refernce to I12s. Happy to send you the book to read, after Ed.
by JB9
Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:56 pm
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: 505
Replies: 16
Views: 7808

505

I wondered if anybody could advise on two points relating the painting of an old Parker 505. 1 What sort of paint would you use? (hand painted not sprayed) 2 What would you do about the raised shape on the front deck? This links is not to mine but shows what I mean, would you paint it all white or p...
by JB9
Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:25 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Bright Images
Replies: 8
Views: 2388

Bright Images

Whilst at Felbrigg Hall I was browsing the used book store and found Bright Images, The Story of the Upper Thames SC. Some really nice images and some interesting history. Happy to lend it to anybody if inteterested, or sell on?
by JB9
Wed Jul 30, 2008 2:58 pm
Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
Topic: Solid foam buoyancy
Replies: 26
Views: 8522

Re: Solid foam buoyancy

Very good idea, thanks.
by JB9
Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:48 am
Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
Topic: Solid foam buoyancy
Replies: 26
Views: 8522

Re: Solid foam buoyancy

Is there any buoyancy under the rear deck? I find that with J9, which has side tanks, that the transom is very low following a capsize so I was thinking of putting in the largest bag I could fit in.
by JB9
Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:38 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Classic FD
Replies: 6
Views: 2759

Re: Classic FD

Talking of 505 s- I have a confession - just bought one on ebay, not sure of age though it is 25 + years. Before anybody gets worried J9 is staying with me for some time yet. I just really like the 505 and there is at least one more at the club.
by JB9
Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:54 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Boat Age Handicap - Kent
Replies: 10
Views: 4677

Re: Boat Age Handicap - Kent

Roger, thanks for the update. BBSC is monohull only, max 20ft.
by JB9
Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:22 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Mirror
Replies: 1
Views: 1255

Mirror

I am selling my Mirror. Red hull, sails and orange spinnaker. Good trailer and trolley not combi. Spare rudder and centre board. Very good cover and mast, spare boom and spare mast. In sound condition - £300 (Kent)
by JB9
Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:17 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Boat Age Handicap - Kent
Replies: 10
Views: 4677

Re: Boat Age Handicap - Kent

Was there a conclusion at the AGM re events etc?
by JB9
Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:10 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Boat Age Handicap - Kent
Replies: 10
Views: 4677

Re: Boat Age Handicap - Kent

I have been asked by the sailing secretary how the dates are looking for a possible CVRDA event. I mentioned that events for 2009 were on the agenda for the AGM this weekend.
by JB9
Wed Jul 02, 2008 10:21 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Pegasus ?????
Replies: 20
Views: 4604

Re: Pegasus ?????

If you place the cursor over the link and then right click you get the option to open in a new tab otherwise you loose the CVRDA website!
by JB9
Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:20 pm
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: National 18
Replies: 8
Views: 5125

Re: National 18

of that type - the key part of that phrase.
by JB9
Tue Jul 01, 2008 10:02 pm
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: National 18
Replies: 8
Views: 5125

Re: National 18

BODs? Is that Bosham One Design?
by JB9
Tue Jul 01, 2008 1:06 pm
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: National 18
Replies: 8
Views: 5125

National 18

I have admired this class for a long time. There are some really good photos on their website:-

http://www.national18.com/Various%20Snaps.html