george1948
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I have the chance of buying a Folkdancer. Any information gratefully accepted.
Folkdancer
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castaway
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You could yet a lot of replies on this one. I once owned a Rogers Folkboat which was one of the many Folkboat dirivatives. The Folkdancer is one of these and are I think basically an extra plank Folkboat in GRP with I think a mast head rig. All FBs are good boats to sail if a bit limited in accomodation. My FB was great but being built in cold moulded mahogany, (pretty unusual and it might have been a plug for the Contessa) it was all going a bit soft.
There was a guy in the Yard I used at Prinstead who bought a storm damaged Folkdancer very cheap.... and sailed it to New Zealand..
I think it comes down to condition/gear and price there are always plenty of FBs around , carvel and clinker, but not quite so many GRP versions.
I just did a v quick search for Folkdancer on Lycos and someone has a small web site of course there are loads of FB sites.
Good luck Nick
There was a guy in the Yard I used at Prinstead who bought a storm damaged Folkdancer very cheap.... and sailed it to New Zealand..
I think it comes down to condition/gear and price there are always plenty of FBs around , carvel and clinker, but not quite so many GRP versions.
I just did a v quick search for Folkdancer on Lycos and someone has a small web site of course there are loads of FB sites.
Good luck Nick
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PBO did a report on it in 1987. Ring them and for a small fee they will send you a copy.
My copy of the Good Yacht Guide reports it as being a bit cramped 1990's standards.
Regards, Rod Wale
My copy of the Good Yacht Guide reports it as being a bit cramped 1990's standards.
Regards, Rod Wale
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bob_tyler
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Folkboats & their derivatives have the reputation of being capable of surviving rougher weather than their crew ever could. Small but cosy accomodation - seaworthiness more important. Go for it.
Buck
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Could be a good buy if it is at the right price, I looked at one at Medway at little while ago and was seriously considering it until my racing commitments meant I found I would'nt have time to sail it. It is a very rigid boat, reckoned to be a real ocean going craft, however as any boat that age it required a bit of work, on this particular boat there were scant records of servicing over the last 4 years, I was going to offer £5500 dependent on the de-rigur survey, the boat was up for £7k but that was un-realistic in the condition she was in.
Buck
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Buck
The thing about men and fish is one is always trying to eat the other.
