Cowes Torquay 50th Rally.

[burgundyben]

Anyone else joining the fun?

http://www.mby.com/news/435839/classic-revival

If you'll allow me to indulge a bit.

 

[AndieMac]

It sounds like quite an event, with a lot of history.

Coincidentally one of our clients owns the 1968 winner of this event, 'Telstar', run by Tommy Sopwith at the time. The boat is stored locally in a shed, the current owner was only talking to me about getting her back into the water last week.

 

[pennycar9]

There is a very good chance that Ocean Pirate, of 2 Round Briatain races will be taking part.

Just trying to get the crew to commit, we have 75% of the crew at the moment!

 

[Kawasaki]

There is a very good chance that Ocean Pirate, of 2 Round Briatain races will be taking part.

Just trying to get the crew to commit, we have 75% of the crew at the moment!

I,ll commit
Only charge 100 a day.
Can brew up too for that money.
Make bacon butties as well

Oh, and what I don't know about Mobylette mopeds flower arranging could come in right handy!

PM as soon as poss

50 years!
Kinnel that really makes Me feel old.
I remember reading about the first one in MBY

I was ---, aint telling!

Would love to be there.
What an event.

Are those Faireys really that good?
I would love a go in one
Bacon buttie anyone

 

[burgundyben]

are those Faireys really that good?

I found the Huntress a very wet boat, the Huntsman is a little drier but still in Solent chop can be very wet.

The H31 and SPearfish hull and indeed the Swordsman are much drier and softer, but not as sporty feeling.

On the H28 I love the lunge fwd at 20 knots when you crack open to WOT.

They do feel very solid in the water, will push through a big sea and in a following sea feel very secure.

Carrying the deep V all the way aft they are not so fast or fuel efficient as a a more modern design on outdrives.

At risk of being ex-communicated from the Fairey Owners Club I think the Levi hulls might just have the edge over the Hunt/Burnard hulls. There. I've said it!

Cant really comment on the Shead hulls.