Recent content by jon711

I suppose that would rule out plastic..

Scorpion RIBS has gone into administration Scorpion RIBs goes into administration Due to falling sales and inflation - you would have thought a RIB manufacturer would want inflation?

If a dinghy is required, then a Norfolk Dinghy may suit, as mast lowering while underway is fairly easy... The Norfolk 14 Foot One Design Dinghy Class

I rather enjoy Aquaholic, bit too Motorboaty for me, but he does sailing boats occasionally. Latest one where he just motored out in his boat anchored, had a play, then went home, seemed to sum up boating quite well!

It is just a result of the rubber moulding process, it does not matter how it is installed..

Sirius Yachts 40DS may be a bit shorter than you wished but seems to tick all your boxes, except for price - never seen one for sale second hand!

Shouldn't the union flags lining the Mall have cravats on?

Free, but with a £50 non refundable deposit, so does that not make the price £50?

Not a problem, if you get one then Simon owes me a beer next time I see him!

Try a Hadron H2, built very close (Simon Hipkins) and good for your knees

If it is the one I am thinking of, it has a very high amp draw, make sure there is no voltage drop with the wiring..

I am a member of Shotwick Lake Sailing Club near Chester, and they are an RYA Approved Training Centre Shotwick Lake Sailing that could be a good starter for you?

Yes, I know of the Chumley and Hawke yard, from memory the Constellation class where about 35ish ft in length, always well built, and have a good reputation. I seem to recall they only used the best woods and never cut corners, we never had one in for repair so I can not comment on the exact...

Well as I used to work as boatbuilder on the Broads (indeed served my apprenticeship there) it may be a boat I have come across and may even know about, and even then different yards had different ideas on boat building, maintenance or repair..

Do you know which yard built her? They normally have a build plate..