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- Fri Oct 14, 2016 9:20 am
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
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Re: Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
Let me know, I might let you rifle through my spares....
- Fri Oct 14, 2016 6:48 am
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
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Re: Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
I look forward to having a go...Are you looking to get the Spinnaker fitted?
Cheers
Cheers
- Mon Oct 03, 2016 7:37 am
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
- Replies: 38
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Re: Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
Rupert,
I am quite curious with regard to the Kirby I14. However I have no idea what kind of animal it is - obviously a very different beast to the early boats. Got a picture of the cockpit?
Steve
I am quite curious with regard to the Kirby I14. However I have no idea what kind of animal it is - obviously a very different beast to the early boats. Got a picture of the cockpit?
Steve
- Fri Sep 30, 2016 10:20 am
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
- Replies: 38
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Re: Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
I must admit, what I fancy is, effectively, a symmetrically rigged Laser 2000.
Roomy, rugged, plastic, winter knock-about training boat.
Does a beast exist?
Cheers
Steve
Roomy, rugged, plastic, winter knock-about training boat.
Does a beast exist?
Cheers
Steve
- Tue Sep 27, 2016 7:29 am
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
- Replies: 38
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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.
- Tue Sep 27, 2016 7:27 am
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
- Replies: 38
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Re: Down to one boat... each... plus a spare
If you need a fat bloke in the front of a new Kestrel, I might be your man....
- Sun Sep 18, 2016 9:28 pm
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Down to one boat......
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Re: Down to one boat......
Just remember I sold a Firefly this summer as it was too similar to my N12.
Cheers for the feedback on the Kestrel. Seems it might be a handful with a light crew, so it would mean I would have to find a heavier one.
Ho hum.
Steve H
Cheers for the feedback on the Kestrel. Seems it might be a handful with a light crew, so it would mean I would have to find a heavier one.
Ho hum.
Steve H
- Sat Sep 17, 2016 1:12 pm
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Down to one boat......
- Replies: 30
- Views: 28808
Re: Down to one boat......
So as I understand the Kestrel was designed by Ian Proctor in approx 1955, as a boat designed for production from the outset in fibreglass, although some early ones we made in wood. I happened to mention this to my brother and he had actually sailed one on occasion out in Cyprus, whilst in the RAF. ...
- Fri Sep 16, 2016 10:10 am
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Down to one boat......
- Replies: 30
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Re: Down to one boat......
Possibly too skiffy for me. There is nowhere for me to sit in it. I have to take my stomach into account as well.
Steve
Steve
- Fri Sep 16, 2016 9:29 am
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Down to one boat......
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Re: Down to one boat......
It is the Kestrel I was looking at. Well done Rupert.
It is bigger, but comes with some cut down sails.
Of course I have not viewed it yet.
But I am curious enough to enquire if it has a cover....
It is bigger, but comes with some cut down sails.
Of course I have not viewed it yet.
But I am curious enough to enquire if it has a cover....
- Fri Sep 16, 2016 6:59 am
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Down to one boat......
- Replies: 30
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Re: Down to one boat......
Roger, I am a social sailor as well. I much prefer to sail double handed. In fact I would go as far as to say, rather than buying a single hander, I would be looking at finding a regular crew for my double hander. Its just getting them, and I, to commit to regular enough sailing to learn to sail the...
- Thu Sep 15, 2016 11:32 am
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Down to one boat......
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Re: Down to one boat......
She is rather amused at the possibility of having her own boat. Not that I would ever get her out to sail it without a lot of shouting and arm twisting....And I would lose my (sullen and uncooperative) crew.... And I would rather have a Solo than a Laser.........Its probably has the ideal PY for the...
- Thu Sep 15, 2016 9:38 am
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Down to one boat......
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Re: Down to one boat......
Actually what would probably be more useful would be to have a plastic Paper Dart N12 for the winter.
But the daughter has other ideas.
Steve
But the daughter has other ideas.
Steve
- Wed Sep 14, 2016 10:24 pm
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Down to one boat......
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Re: Down to one boat......
Must stop listening to the voices......
- Wed Sep 14, 2016 2:20 pm
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Down to one boat......
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Re: Down to one boat......
I would rather have this, but my pocket would not stretch and I would have to find an adult crew to sail it, I would expect.
http://gbr.international14.org/i14ads/mr-elliott/
Cheers
Steve
http://gbr.international14.org/i14ads/mr-elliott/
Cheers
Steve