Gaff-Rigged Sharpie

[Forbsie]

The ex-owner of my boatyard is parting with this Sharpie that he built during his apprenticeship under Romney-Green around 1934. It is a beautifully made boat with a gaff-rigged bamboo mast. A couple of months ago, CB said that there were no gaff-rigged ones left so this could be an article for Dan Houston. Anyone fancy a project?

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[c2518]

am interested where is the boat located?
i am in rochester

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[Forbsie]

The boat's on Eel Pie Island in Twickenham. There is also a Hilliard (Sp?) that you can just see top left.

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[Decko]

Is that plastic motorboat up for grabs by any chance?

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[Forbsie]

I think it is. The new owner of the boathouse is trying to clear the slip.

I'll get a phone number and price for you at the weekend.

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[c2518]

Thanks for the info...much appreciated...do you know if the Hillyard is up for grabs? also any contact details please

cheers

<hr width=100% size=1>big, ugly, not very bright and desperate to learn more

 

[Forbsie]

I think that the Hillyard will definitely go. It hasn't been touched for at least 3 years. They took it out of the water and spent their time replacing the topsides and ignored the damaged hull. I'm sure it would be a good project for a capable and experienced person.

I will get full details on all the boats at the weekend. PM me a phone number and I'll put you in touch.

Gordon

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