Dinghy for my sister

[Trevethan]

Trying to find a dinghy boat for my sister. She doesn't sail much -- she never really got into it when we were children, but now she is 34 the bug has bitten her.

She wants a traditional looking boat (in fibreglass) that will take a small outboard and something she can use exploring Helford/Falmouth, she also said she'd like to go fishing in the bay (Told her only once she knows what she is doing!)

Needs to be very seaworthy, easily handled and roomy enough for three or four adults.

I am thinking something along the lines of one of the smaller Drascombes dabber or lugger or a Cornish Coble, but her budget is limited to about £1,000=£1,500 and I have not seen any that cheap.

I have pointed her at Wayfarers, but she didn't like the look -- too modern.

Any more suggestions? Also places to find them on the net. I have tried boats and outboards and apolloduck. Other sources welcome.


All the best

Nick


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[snowleopard]

the budget is pretty tight unless you go for something old. i'd have thought a devon or salcombe yawl would fit the bill but unlikely to come that cheap.

the YW dayboat is still going strong and looks classic but would be only just big enough for 3.

there are plenty of chine boats around that would do the job, e.g. GP14 but if she's dead set on a simulated clinker hull you'll be struggling.

seaworthy and big enough to carry 4 argues nothing less than a wayfarer in size which is again pretty limiting.

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[kds]

Have you looked at any of the "scow" boats. Lymington, Keyhaven, etc.
Lovely, seaworthy, forgiving, commodious and good under outboard engine.
Ken

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[aitchw]

A dinghy to fit that bill is likely to be difficult budget wise. You could look at the many 70s day sailer/pocket cruisers with small cuddy type accommodation but big cockpits. At 17'ish and not overpowered they are easier and more forgiving under sail than dinghies and have no problem with taking an o/b. There are lots of those around in the budget suggested and she will have somewhere to brew up, stow dry gear or get out of the rain for five minutes. It will depend if it is necessary to dry sail her or not.

Good luck.

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[milltech]

What about this -

<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.boatsandoutboards.com/view/F48356/>http://www.boatsandoutboards.com/view/F48356/</A>

Never heard of them myself but it might fit the bill and the budget. There's also an association link.


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[FullCircle]

Express Pirates worth a look at that sort of budget too.

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[P57]

We have a Keyhaven scow (based, oddly enough, in Keyhaven) and I had thought of posting that as a suggestion - the only problem is that capacity is really three adults tops in Cornish type water where you could get some seas - much more than that and you put the hole in the top of the centreboard case underwater, which is not particularly conducive to remaining afloat.

Have a look at: http://www.westsolentboatbuilders.co.uk/scow.htm for more info though - it could be a good choice if ultimate capacity isnt the main issue.

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[mickshep]

Try looking for a 'Character boats' 14' Pilot. You should easily find an early one in this price bracket, Very solid and pretty if a little basic. Mike.

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[Piere]

Look oround for a silhouette. you should find one at about 1000 - 1500 pounds on a trailer . Great little boat for coastal work . and can be launched almost any where with a slipway. as well as the inland lakes . quite happy being pushed along by a little 4 horse outboard .

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[Forbsie]

Not fibreglass but any good?

It's a gaff-rigged Sharpie built in 1934 by a friend while doing his apprenticeship under Arthur Romney Green. Within her budget and a beautifully made boat in good condition.

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[l'escargot]

Does she...

...know you have put her age up here? /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

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[BrendanS]

What a beaut!

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[Forbsie]

When the picture comes back up look at the workmanship behind the helm. It's almost like marquetry.

I reckon he may even give it away to the right home.

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[BrendanS]

Why is he passing it on? Age? He must be getting on if he built it in 1934? Lovely boat (I can still see the picture, cached on my computer, is it down)

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[Forbsie]

Yup. I think he's 87 now and will never go out in it. It was in the boathouse for about 30 years and has been on the slip for the past year. New owner now wants the slip cleared so there is this one, a small Hillyard, a dory sort-of-thing and a 16' fibreglass cabin cruiser going cheap.

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[BrendanS]

I'm almost tempted to offer to store it for him, have the space, but not the access to the storage to get it there. Someone must make an offer on it, it's a fantastic opportunity.

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[Trevethan]

Beautiful boat but wood is probably out -- she remembers mme sanding down an old mirror dinghy in the back garden one summer!

Having said that she really is gorgeous... Let me know how much he is asking and if Caroline is interested, I'd be happy to do the work. Stunning little craft

Cheers,

Nick

 

[Trevethan]

Re: Does she...

Heehee.. hey she is single, very pretty and a surgeon... Family is keen to get her married off.. any takers?

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[Forbsie]

He started off asking for £1200 last year. Then it went to £600. Since this is very personal to him, I'm sure that, to the right home, it will go for even more of a 'song'.



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[BrendanS]

Stick a message on scuttlebutt, or boatsandoutboards, or even ebay!

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