Free Folkboat

[Keith 66]

Folkboat For Free
Went to a most excellent party saturday out in the wilds of north Essex the Host has a wooden Folkboat in his paddock that must go.
She had a lot of work done some years ago but is now abandoned.
She is carvel mahogany on oak is quite fair and appears largely sound.
She has an alloy mast and boom but no engine or sails, for the right person she would be a good project.She is on a road trailer and is free to a good home.
If there is any nutcase out there who wants a challenge post a message and i will put you in touch with the owner.
In case you are wondering i am already overboated!
I have digital photos if required.

 

[Sixpence]

well and truly overboated here but never one to turn down an opportunity , more details please

 

[Lakesailor]

Did you determine how many ribs were cracked?

 

[ValleyForge]

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Did you determine how many ribs were cracked?

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[Superflid]

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well and truly overboated here but never one to turn down an opportunity , more details please

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Have you determined how many ribs Mrs T25 might crack if you get another boat!

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[JesseLoynes]

Definitely interested. A huge please please please for more info.

Yes, i know I've only just got one boat, but surely the more the merrier? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Niander]

Ribs are easy to fix.
but moving it may cost a grand!

 

[Sixpence]

Have yet to mention this to her but I'm sure she'll be pleasantly surprised /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif and did you notice the speed of response ? /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif on a first come first served basis I reckon I get first knock at this one /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[Keith 66]

Cracked ribs? there were not many i could see only the normal few in the tuck.
My life what do you want for nothing? a lottery win too? meet me halfway buy a ticket!!!
It wont cost a grand to move she's on a Twin axle road trailer
Now we'll be beating them of with a ****** stick /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Superflid]

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Have yet to mention this to her but I'm sure she'll be pleasantly surprised /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif and did you notice the speed of response ? /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif on a first come first served basis I reckon I get first knock at this one /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

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Not often you get beaten....

Will Sir be needing a tow? /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Sixpence]

Kieth , as you can see from Tommyrots post , we are once again making ready for the transfer /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif check your PMs please


Ken , it would seem so /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif methinks we ought to go into the marine rescue business /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif she would look fine on the Wash , would she not /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Superflid]

A folkboat would look mighty fine on The Wash..........


...if you can keep her in the "slightly deeper" (there is no "deep"!) water! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Sixpence]

Very true Ken /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif but there are other alternatives too /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Channel Ribs]

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Definitely interested. A huge please please please for more info.

Yes, i know I've only just got one boat, but surely the more the merrier? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

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If you decide against her, I have a chap who would like to start the orderly qeue....

 

[Sixpence]

/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif beaten to it , arrangements already in hand

she's a beauty /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[sailorman]

Best of fortune Dave /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gifshould be a tad quicker to refit than a T.B. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[Sixpence]

Soon as the weather clears I'll need to get cracking though /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[Niander]

Wow shes a bit like mine...
is there any rot?
stop that rain water getting in priority...as you probs know rainwater kills wooden boats....arnt folkboats ace...

 

[Niander]

btw he could of easy sold that on ebay...

 

[old_salt]

Nice one Dave well done.
Looking at the props I would make sure you put in some cross timbers before moving her any distance. Does this mean you will be occupied this coming weekend.