Recent content by c2518

I've discovered they were up in Lancashire and went out of business about ten years ago. I've seen a few advertised for sale but getting some feedback on their overall build quality is proving a challenge to say the least. But that's for the reply and I will keep on persevering

I'm in the process of buying a 53' NB in Worcester (subject to survey) and have been told she was built by Hapton in 1989. Does anyone know anything about them as I seem to be hitting a brick wall on the Internet.any assistance gratefully received.

My small boat This is Osprey, she is a 1979 Corribee fin keel I have had for just over a year. She is moored in Whitehaven and I am currently looking for a Trailer for her so I can bring her home to do some much needed work. She's small but seaworthy and punches well above her weight.

You see them on EBlag now and again for a few hundred but needing refurb work generally.

Hello, I am looking for a braked trailer to carry a 1979 Corribee Fin Keel. Osprey weighs just over approximately 1 tonne and is 20'6" long. I can handle a minimal amount of work but would prefer something already roadworthy. PM me if you have anything suitable.

Has anyone on the forum any knowledge of these hatches? I've hunted through Google and all the usual forums but to no avail. Any info gratefully received.

I have just bought a "new to me" aluminium hatch made by Nautilus of Genova and with a blue perspex dome on it. The only identification on the hatch is an engraved NAVTILVS GENOVA. The hatch is 820mmx650mm and very well made. The idea is to build a small raised doghouse on Osprey and put the...

Really appreciate help. I will take some pictures of the template tomorrow and try and upload them for comparison

Ouch!just got an email price for a single 3000x2000mm 12mm sheet and it costs more than I paid for Osprey in the first place so now have to find alternative (unless someone has three 600x200mm off cuts going cheap:))

I've been researching the use of Lexan for storm shutters which would be left permanently fitted. Take a look at the www.theplasticshop.co.uk I know that the use of Lexan in the US is popular and figure it will allow lit to the cabin whilst upgrading the protection levels. I am particularly...

Spuddy, appreciate any info whenever you are able

Brian Much appreciated, the template drawing I have shows a couple of small stainless fittings so I wasn't sure where to source them. I am fairly comfortable in fabricating the vane but want ensure the fittings are all installed correctly. Any pictures gratefully received. I will pm you my email...

Does anyone have some pictures of a Hasler SP2 servo blade they can email me? I have purchased the Hasler self steering gear and the only thing missing is the servo blade, Tony (the seller) kindly provided me with a template with dimensions, etc but I am now trying to get some photos and source...

Does anyone have some pictures of a Hasler SP2 servo blade they can email me? I have purchased the Hasler self steering gear and the only thing missing is the servo blade, Tony (the seller) kindly provided me with a template with dimensions, etc but I am now trying to get some photos and source...

Just bought a Hasler SP2 so thanks for the assistance.