graham
Well-known member
ajc \'s missing yacht
With the weekend coming up I wonder if our combined effort could be of some use.
The boats been gone about a week now ,with the calm weather it could have motored a good distance.
can I suggest that when we visit our own boats this weekend we keep our eyes peeled maybe ask the marina staff /yard managers if they have seen /heard anything.
To save ajc any wild goose chases to look at similar craft a quick digital picture emailed or check it against the details he has listed. (I have copied his original post below)
Remember this is not just an off the shelf boat but one he has personally restored so must mean a lot.
ajc;s original post.
My Queen Bee is missing from RNSA mooring in Fareham Creek, Portsmouth. Unusual as only about 7 or 9 made. Very similar to a Honey Bee/Twister although 28ft long she is larger than a Twister. Name of boat is Hilary Joyce and is engraved on name board across width of transom. Painted Oxford Blue hull with gold coach line. All new Rubbing strakes, Toe rails & Deck. Deck is Mahogany cover boards & King Planks ( actually it's Utile as are the Rubbing strakes & Toe rails.) with a Teak Laid deck which has NO visible fixings. No screws or Pellets! Mahogany coachroof and light blue top. All new stainless steel work, including all chainplates, bow fitting ( Large & a one off, dissimilar to original) Pushpit/Pulpit/Stantions etc. Does not have a mast, removed for winter. Engine is a Beta 28 hp diesel ( virtually new) full instrument panel to Port side of Companionway. Twin Plastimo compasses bulkhead type to either side of companionway. Companionway and hatch are slightly offset to Starboard. Try this link www.kcts.btinternet.co.uk/Hilaryjoyce.htm for a piccie.
Any information gratefully received.
With the weekend coming up I wonder if our combined effort could be of some use.
The boats been gone about a week now ,with the calm weather it could have motored a good distance.
can I suggest that when we visit our own boats this weekend we keep our eyes peeled maybe ask the marina staff /yard managers if they have seen /heard anything.
To save ajc any wild goose chases to look at similar craft a quick digital picture emailed or check it against the details he has listed. (I have copied his original post below)
Remember this is not just an off the shelf boat but one he has personally restored so must mean a lot.
ajc;s original post.
My Queen Bee is missing from RNSA mooring in Fareham Creek, Portsmouth. Unusual as only about 7 or 9 made. Very similar to a Honey Bee/Twister although 28ft long she is larger than a Twister. Name of boat is Hilary Joyce and is engraved on name board across width of transom. Painted Oxford Blue hull with gold coach line. All new Rubbing strakes, Toe rails & Deck. Deck is Mahogany cover boards & King Planks ( actually it's Utile as are the Rubbing strakes & Toe rails.) with a Teak Laid deck which has NO visible fixings. No screws or Pellets! Mahogany coachroof and light blue top. All new stainless steel work, including all chainplates, bow fitting ( Large & a one off, dissimilar to original) Pushpit/Pulpit/Stantions etc. Does not have a mast, removed for winter. Engine is a Beta 28 hp diesel ( virtually new) full instrument panel to Port side of Companionway. Twin Plastimo compasses bulkhead type to either side of companionway. Companionway and hatch are slightly offset to Starboard. Try this link www.kcts.btinternet.co.uk/Hilaryjoyce.htm for a piccie.
Any information gratefully received.
