Danny-boy
New member
Hi All,
I have been viewing the posts on this forum for a few weeks now.
I have found the discussions very useful and the forum a very friendly place.
The reason I have been interested in the forum, and eventually signed up was that I recently purchased a lovely (in my mind) , 14 foot? wooden sailing dinghy from a friend of my fathers.
I will say right now that the extent of my boating experience so far is a few cruises down the Grand Union Canal in Buckinghamshire on a Sunday out with family
Incidentally, you will see from the pics, for some unknown reason the old owner discarded all sails, rigging and mast.... :ambivalence: ....
So I suspect for any test runs, and possibly a little time afterwards I will be rowing up and down the same canal, but do hope as part of the renovation will be re-installing rigging, mast etc
I have been to inspect the boat and although it looks like it may need some work on the wooden upper parts, the hull looks sound and the old owners says it's watertight.
While the boat is still with the previous owner I wonder if its at all possible for someone to look at a few pictures and help me in identifying it.
From looking on this forum, and at some other pictures online, the closest match I can find visually is a vintage National 12 boat, however the old owner says its 14 foot, not the required 12.
I have not had the chance to travel back to the boat for confirmation on this, and as suggested earlier the previous owner has no real documentation to provide me, due to age I would say there is a small chance he has his length info incorrect.
The only number I have found 'carved' into the wood is 'serial number?? 326'.
I'm really looking forward to bringing the boat back to former glory and (hopefully) having at least a half days fun on water before setting about some sanding and varnishing.
Anyway here are some pictures, I have more from different angles if needed.
Image 1: http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/reggie256/Mobile uploads/boat 1_zpskowq0qtf.jpg
Image 2: http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/reggie256/Mobile uploads/boat 2_zpsfslzigdu.jpg
Image 3: http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/reggie256/Mobile uploads/boat 3_zpsnol5wx7v.jpg
Many thanks in anticipation of your replies.
Danny-boy
I have been viewing the posts on this forum for a few weeks now.
I have found the discussions very useful and the forum a very friendly place.
The reason I have been interested in the forum, and eventually signed up was that I recently purchased a lovely (in my mind) , 14 foot? wooden sailing dinghy from a friend of my fathers.
I will say right now that the extent of my boating experience so far is a few cruises down the Grand Union Canal in Buckinghamshire on a Sunday out with family
Incidentally, you will see from the pics, for some unknown reason the old owner discarded all sails, rigging and mast.... :ambivalence: ....
So I suspect for any test runs, and possibly a little time afterwards I will be rowing up and down the same canal, but do hope as part of the renovation will be re-installing rigging, mast etc
I have been to inspect the boat and although it looks like it may need some work on the wooden upper parts, the hull looks sound and the old owners says it's watertight.
While the boat is still with the previous owner I wonder if its at all possible for someone to look at a few pictures and help me in identifying it.
From looking on this forum, and at some other pictures online, the closest match I can find visually is a vintage National 12 boat, however the old owner says its 14 foot, not the required 12.
I have not had the chance to travel back to the boat for confirmation on this, and as suggested earlier the previous owner has no real documentation to provide me, due to age I would say there is a small chance he has his length info incorrect.
The only number I have found 'carved' into the wood is 'serial number?? 326'.
I'm really looking forward to bringing the boat back to former glory and (hopefully) having at least a half days fun on water before setting about some sanding and varnishing.
Anyway here are some pictures, I have more from different angles if needed.
Image 1: http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/reggie256/Mobile uploads/boat 1_zpskowq0qtf.jpg
Image 2: http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/reggie256/Mobile uploads/boat 2_zpsfslzigdu.jpg
Image 3: http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/reggie256/Mobile uploads/boat 3_zpsnol5wx7v.jpg
Many thanks in anticipation of your replies.
Danny-boy
