Biscay 36 mould wanted

[LisaY]

Falmouth Boat Co. fitted Biscay 36s from the 1970s until 1990. Does anyone know the whereabouts of the Biscay 36 moulds?

 

[Tranona]

Welcome to the forum

Think you will find that FBC still have the moulds.

 

[LisaY]

Thanks Tranona! In fact FBC doesn't and has asked if I can find one on their behalf. It's not easy!

 

[Seajet]

Doesn't ' Old Varnish ' of these forums have a Biscay 36 - he may have some clues ?

As it doesn't strike me as a racing boat, might be worth asking on Scuttlebutt too.

 

[PlankWalker]

"As it doesn't strike me as a racing boat"

I bet that's exactly what it is wanted for.
1970's design, 36 feet, keel hung rudder. It's a golden globe contender,
but not as fast as a Rustler 36.

Plank

 

[Minchsailor]

....but not as fast as a Rustler 36.

Plank

I have a Rustler 36, but never thought of her as 'quick', more 'comfy' perhaps.

 

[LisaY]

We've actually located the Biscay 36 moulds! The Cornish jungle has taken them over and they need TLC but they are an amazing find! Thank you all. Photos here: https://www.falmouthboat.co.uk/news/biscay-36-moulds-discovered-after-26-years

 

[bitbaltic]

Are you/anybody going to do anything with them?

 

[LisaY]

Hi BitBaltic,
Falmouth Boat Co. isn't sure if the owner would like to pass them on but in time we'll see - and will share any news that we have. The photos show that some serious tree surgery would be needed if anyone was to try and extract the moulds!

 

[Keith 66]

They re going to need some serious polishing, even assuming they are not beyond repair.

 

[oldvarnish]

only just spotted this thread. Yes, I had a Biscay 36 'Ayesha'. It's a great design. The sort of boat that will always get you there. Perfect for the Golden Globe. Did well for me in the 2005 OSTAR