FolkSong 25 Information

Out of frustration with not being able to post pics up on your Yahoo site John I will put them up on here to give you an idea of the layout as you wanted! It is just blocking me and saying something about security, but these are my pics, same as ones below! - I have signed in but almost backed out when it tried to give me a Yahoo toolbar and Yahoo e-mail which is obviously not active as I have my own E-mail account etc :confused: I think if you are already set up for Yahoo it might be OK but will probably deter new people from registering that are not.

Anyway some pics to give you an idea of layout. The top bed even pulls out to full width and you put in extra squabs to make up the bed width. It sleeps 3-4. Other layouts seem to block the space under the cockpit which I cannot understand as that is ideal for putting your feet in. The previous owner also put in windows here and made sections to give you all round access to the engine. He has made a very good chart table arrangement, which also has three settings to act as a table, shelf. chart table etc. There is also a table for fixing in the aisle way for eating on which also can be taken down and placed on top of the cooker when not in use. There are loads of very clever practical design ideas that took him 6 years to think out and build. It would be worth taking a butchers at before you start yours. You may not want to copy some of the layout but there are many good practical tips not least in construction techniques. The whole thing has sealed bulkheads, storage everywhere and is insulted throughout, even under the squabs!

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This shows the bed pulled out to full width for one person (it is closed in previous front picture!)

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The shelving is simple varnished teak strips which has either been left open, netted or has perspex flaps. The cooker has metal sheeting above it on the ceiling for heat resistance and there are quite a few lights in strategic positions - engine bay for instance. The guy was a craftsman (although shame about the red!!) it was a very labour intensive fit out but has a few good ideas.
 
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Thanks for the Pics they are great. I have a couple of questions, Firstly the Toilet looks rather high set, is it easy to use? Do you have any picture of the cabin roof lining please? I would say your boat sets a high standard to aim for. Will check the yahoo group security settings, I already have a yahoo email account which I don't use, bottle job I'm afraid.
 
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Would you like me to up load your pictures for you? Would create a folder with your boat name as title, or whatever you suggest.
 
Well I looked up the Victoria 26 and again it is such a similar design -there must be quite a few variations on the Folkboat, testament to the original design. I think there is not much difference between the Marieholm IF boat and the Folksong (Tony Sunden designed the original Folkboat and latterly the IF boat).

Guy yes it is a Proctor mast and I don't know how many Folksongs were made. When I or anyone gets in contact with Eric we should be able to find out quite a lot more.

The Winklebrig Association have a good website (little boat also designed by Eric) and the Varne Folkboat Association have an excellent website also!

http://www.jegsweb.co.uk/boats/winklebrig/winklebrig-resources.htm

http://www.varne.co.uk/
 
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Guy forget to answer your question the reels at the front are for anchoring, he used chain as well as strapped line and also has an anchor locker etc at the rear of the boat. It also has self steering gear & other bits which I can show if anyone is interested! The sliding cabin top is varnished as well as the two storage areas at the rear of the cockpit - he has made covers for all as well as the mahogany tiller handle to protect the varnish - looks red in the shot. The rear of my cockpit with the two rear storage areas look different to your one storage area John - I wonder if the design changed over the years or perhaps it was prefabricated by the owner! I think also that Bill whatley's cockpit floor lifts up exposing the engine but mine does not being water tight and engine access is from below!

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johnjfrake said:
Thanks for the Pics they are great. I have a couple of questions, Firstly the Toilet looks rather high set, is it easy to use? Do you have any picture of the cabin roof lining please? I would say your boat sets a high standard to aim for. Will check the yahoo group security settings, I already have a yahoo email account which I don't use, bottle job I'm afraid.
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John I thought the dunny looked precarious to say the least but I have sat on it and it would be do-able for "doo doos". I don't think I would ever bother installing a head, it's just another hole in the hull but I suppose It's a good idea for guests.
 
Just done a bit of research that shows that it was only ever known as a Folksong (small 's' one word!). The 26 is added sometimes to describe the length of the boat - actually is 25' 2" as you know but marinas etc would charge you for 26' + which is why they are advertised as a Folksong 26.
 
Hello all,

It's great to hear from other Folksong owners, I bought mine 8 months or ago. She hadn't been in the water for 10 years, so I spent time getting her sea worthy and sailed her round from Calstock (near Plymouth) to Portsmouth a couple of months ago. I still have much work to do on her interior (as can be seen from pictures!).

I need to build a new companionway hatch for her (the previous owner got rid of the original one and put in a hinged hatch). If anyone has any photos of the arrangement of their sliding hatch I would love to see them.

Thanks for creating the Yahoo group johnjfrake, I shall post in their from now on.

Cheers,

Seb.
 
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Great pics Seb, there was one in the Humber for sale @ £4.500. I was sent detailed pics which I could have put on your site John, but I deleted them a while ago :mad: There are another two on the web when you do a search, one being "Fram" the pure racing example!
 
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