Bajansailor
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A Senior 26 could be a possibility?
Here are a couple for sale -
senior - 26
Senior 26 For Sale, 7.92m, 1970
Here are a couple for sale -
senior - 26
Senior 26 For Sale, 7.92m, 1970
Dont know my boats make. [Pics]
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pvb
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Yes, I thought so too, and have been looking for photos. This is what it would have looked like.
These two photos of the helm moulding pretty well clinch it!
Senior Marine opened a factory in Brightlingsea, Essex, in 1964 where the 26 was moulded. The 26 was often supplied with a Perkins diesel mated to an Enfield outdrive.
This Senior catalogue has the layout diagram, together with details of the GRP lay-up - http://www.jonesboatyard.co.uk/boat-sales/documents/Senior-Boats.pdf
Dino
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The edge on the side of the remaining piece of coach roof looks like a senior 26.
If I was you I would buy a complete one that needed some TLC rather than a full rebuild. That coachroof/cabin top is going to be difficult and expensive to replace. The windows alone could cost over a grand.
If I was you I would buy a complete one that needed some TLC rather than a full rebuild. That coachroof/cabin top is going to be difficult and expensive to replace. The windows alone could cost over a grand.
pvb
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Agreed, trying to put that one back together would be a nightmare and would cost thousands. Average condition boats, ready to go, can be bought for £3-4K.
Bajansailor
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Tony, I will endorse pvb's comment above - it will be much cheaper and easier in the long run to simply buy a second hand boat in good condition.
If you start restoring this wreck, you will have spent GBP 5 or 6 grand fairly quickly, and wondered where all the money has gone.
Boat restoration is a bit like gambling - you have to know when to stop - or preferably when not to even think about getting involved in the first place.
If you start restoring this wreck, you will have spent GBP 5 or 6 grand fairly quickly, and wondered where all the money has gone.
Boat restoration is a bit like gambling - you have to know when to stop - or preferably when not to even think about getting involved in the first place.
Hunterlees
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Stern drive is definitely an Enfield z130.
i’m in Groomsport BT19 and have some spares, but not a complete working leg.
i’m in Groomsport BT19 and have some spares, but not a complete working leg.
pvb
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Isn't this odd? The OP seemed desperate to find out what this wreck was, but hasn't been back on the forum for almost a week (during which time the wreck has been correctly identified).
Dino
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He might have been hit with a dose of reality
RTMAGUIRE
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Thank you for your comments and help there is nothing of the perkins or leg left lwill probably use two outboards on an aluminium stern bracket. kind regards Terry
Bajansailor
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Terry, what is your motive / reasoning behind re-building this hull?
Is it emotional, in that you have a sentimental attachment to it?
Or do you think that by re-building it you will save money?
Or do you simply like working on boats?
Probably it is a bit of all three reasons above - and even so, you are still better off (in every sense) if you buy a boat that needs some work on it instead, and scrap this one. This hull is just going to consume money like there is no tomorrow - and then at the end of the restoration it will be worth (at best) half of what you spent on restoring it.
Is it emotional, in that you have a sentimental attachment to it?
Or do you think that by re-building it you will save money?
Or do you simply like working on boats?
Probably it is a bit of all three reasons above - and even so, you are still better off (in every sense) if you buy a boat that needs some work on it instead, and scrap this one. This hull is just going to consume money like there is no tomorrow - and then at the end of the restoration it will be worth (at best) half of what you spent on restoring it.
RTMAGUIRE
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Many thanks for identifying my boat and sending the documents to me l can stop talking to the Seamaster club !and find out more about the Senior 26' kind wishes Terry
RTMAGUIRE
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Its a learnt habit l have been working on boats since I was 14 and worked with some real boat builders l luckily have a full equiped Joinery workshop 25m from my back door and if I don't get Covid I may get it done.l just like the hull shape Best of luck to you Terry