Hi Barney,
I’m intending to be there in the fairey...
Cheers,
Keith
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- Thu Aug 30, 2018 10:51 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Classic Finn Nationals - Oxford SC 8/9 Sept
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8000
- Tue Aug 07, 2018 8:39 am
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Classic Finn Nationals
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8889
Re: Classic Finn Nationals
Thanks for your work on this Peter! I’m planning on being there....
- Tue Jul 31, 2018 9:10 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Hykeham Who's coming?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 19870
Re: Hykeham Who's coming?
Hi Sam
I’m planning to be there, probably arrive Friday late afternoon... 5ish
Cheers
Keith
I’m planning to be there, probably arrive Friday late afternoon... 5ish
Cheers
Keith
- Thu Feb 08, 2018 8:33 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: Proctor Pictures
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8811
Re: Proctor Pictures
Sorry David - my fault - was doing two things at once, the other thing was trying to sell a caravan! I've now corrected the link in the post above. I can mention the event to the owner of the Zenith in the pics - I'm not aware of them travelling to events before but who knows. Yes there is a definit...
- Wed Feb 07, 2018 11:08 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: Proctor Pictures
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8811
Re: Proctor Pictures
Hello I've put a few photos of Z43 (not one of mine but based at my club) in a dropbox folder for you along with a few scans of other Zenith info which might be of use if you are doing proctor research - here's the link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ik1uankatv4yw65/AAB0wgx4FQ-kqY2lA_w_y4Mia?dl=0 Unfor...
- Thu Dec 21, 2017 12:00 pm
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Xmas greetings and next projects
- Replies: 22
- Views: 33050
Re: Xmas greetings and next projects
I'm doing a few small jobs on the finn, aiming to make the tanks water tight, and a bit of a revarnish.
I need some off cuts of marine ply to make plugs for holes left by redundant fittings... Any suggestions where to get some?
I need some off cuts of marine ply to make plugs for holes left by redundant fittings... Any suggestions where to get some?
- Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:56 am
- Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
- Topic: Finn buoyancy
- Replies: 10
- Views: 15283
Re: Finn buoyancy
As it has a double bottom your Fairey would prob come up drier than most boats of its age... Might want some addittional bouyancy up front though
- Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:25 pm
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Fairy Finn
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15544
Re: Fairy Finn
Good work Nessa! Afraid I don't have any suggestions on a long term owner but at least it's safe for now!
- Sun Nov 12, 2017 3:07 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: 2018 events
- Replies: 61
- Views: 50515
Re: 2018 events
We could do another 'picnic race' on BH MON 28 May... Joining in with the club event already programmed. But this is only a week away from hunts and as we didn't have many visitors last year I'm thinking we have a year off this year?
- Thu Oct 05, 2017 10:19 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: 2018 events
- Replies: 61
- Views: 50515
Re: 2018 events
David I have two zeniths so I guess it's me you were thinking of, in theory would love to help but sadly neither are in sailing condition at the moment - one is not far off but really planning to re varnish the Finn this winter instead! I do know of one other which is in sailing condition and based ...
- Thu Oct 05, 2017 10:08 pm
- Forum: Boats and bits for sale
- Topic: Bodged Finn on ebay
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4822
Re: Bodged Finn on ebay
Euurrrgghh! Why would you do that to a Fairey Finn! I seem to remember this being up for sale a couple of years back for a LOT more money, at least now it's cheap. Could be good for someone with the time and skill but that's not me either!
- Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:29 am
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Finn nationals
- Replies: 31
- Views: 33259
Re: Finn nationals
Two other thoughts... I very much agree with Neil's comments about the work of Alan and Graham (and all the early Roadford fleet) in getting classic finns going. I got into Finns when sailing at Roadford and Alan talked me into having a go in Graham's spare boat - graham then found a old boat for me...
- Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:08 am
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Finn nationals
- Replies: 31
- Views: 33259
Re: Finn nationals
Well I actually think we're in a pretty good place at the moment. We have new people aquiring and joining in with sailing classic Finns (welcome Nessa, Jpa and Cweed!) We have two class associations wanting to encourage us and offering events we can join in with (join one or both - take your pick!)....
- Sun Sep 10, 2017 1:53 pm
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Finn nationals
- Replies: 31
- Views: 33259
Re: Finn nationals
Maybe we pick one cvrda event next year that we all make an effort to encourage as many Finns as poss to go to - one of the bigger venues or the cvrda Nats?
- Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:26 pm
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Classic Boat Insurance
- Replies: 11
- Views: 12485
Re: Classic Boat Insurance
... still not cheap! Cost of replacement kit, especially masts, mean Finns are expensive to insure - if you don't have any carbon masts could be worth a phone call to see if they will take this into account. I just went for 3rd party only... but I wonder how much it would cost to replace the needle...