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[jac]

If the long term plan is to use it on Canals then I would suggest selling it and buying something if not designed for canals then at least closer to it. So maybe a small Mobo. That way you don't have to worry about chopping off keels, what to do with mast and ending up with something you can't then sell when you fancy something different.

It would be like buying a push bike and wondering how to convert to a car. Probably possible but far easier to just buy a car in the first place.

 

[ronster]

Hi all
Thanks for the feedback
I've trawled the Internet for what my boat is and although a hurley is very similar I can't find one the same as mine
I'm running out of ideas now
thanks anyway

 

[Searush]

It really doesn't matter what it is, but canals are very restrictive for a boat like that. Having said that, Shane Acton kept Shrimpy on the river when he wasn't sailing round the world. Worth looking for Shrimpy & Shrimpy Sails Again, they are available as free downloads & will give you a real feel for cruising in a small boat like that one.

Any lakes near you? They are a pleasant & generally safe place to learn to sail & you really don't need to worry much about the interior, a porta potti, mattress & camping stove will do to get you started. Initially, I would look for a mooring rather than trailer sailing as that removes one layer of complication - the rigging, launch, recover & repacking for trailing home.

 

[ronster]

Hi
I was hoping to just sail her on canal with an outboard
There are no lakes really around here
I know it seams w waste but like you said as a trailer sailor it is too much work
Hope to find out what make she is

 

[Dalle87]

Hi Rooster,
Don't think its a Matilda. I have a Matilda 20 and she's totally different. Be carefully on canals as hard to sail. Would be better finding a lake to start. Either way as long as your smiling you can take her anywhere.
Keep the wind in ya sails.
Dalle87

 

[ronster]

Hi all
I've searched and scoured the Internet to find what my boat is
The nearest is a hurley
But still cannot fine one with the same deck as mine
Needing to know what type for insurance purposes.
Is there anyone got a clue

 

[Lakesailor]

I fno-one here knows then I can assure you the insurance company will not.
Just tell them it's what looks the nearest. If they argue later on tell them that is what you bough it as.
They are not insuring the boat per se as they couldn't replace it anyway. They are insuring the risks.

 

[CreakyDecks]

Just tell them it is a dayboat. They don't usually care what specific make it is.

 

[ronster]

Thanks for that
I'll call it a hurley then

 

[single]

Kind of Vivacity shape. Are you sure someone hasn't played about with the windows? And are you sure on the length?

 

[William_H]

Well some advice from one who has never been boating on a canal but thinks it would be grand. Presumably the beam of the boat is not too wide for locks. About 7ft I think. Secondly the fiber glass will get battered at the gunwhale if you do locks so need lots of padding or fenders.
I think canals tend to be shallow at the sides so bilge keels not so good. If they are bolted on bilge keels you could remove and store them. In case you want to refit later. You could fabricate wood or steel very shallow bilge keels or try without. Obviously fill the holes.
I would suggest for steering that the engine will suffice but far better with a shallow rudder. A link from rudder tiller to engine tiller will get really good turning circle and control.
Without keels you may get more difficulty steering. A centre keel of wood ie 30mm wide 50mm deep, as long as possible will provide some protection from grounding and directional stability. Some ballast in the bilge may be worth having. However quite likely fine without ballast just under motor.
Re the comment sell it and buy a mobo. No most mobos are designed to go as fast as possible so tend to have flat bottom and stern area for planing.Your sail boat hull will be far more efficent for low speed as dictated by canals. (speed limits).
I reckon you will get a lot of pleasure out of that little boat. Especially inland with occasional camping on board. good luck olewill
PS probably worth trying to find a traler for it. ie a mobo trailer for dunking launching.

 

[Daydream believer]

Hi pics of boat View attachment 45315View attachment 45315

I would be wary of that. It does not look too stable from where I am sitting

 

[xeitosaphil]

Thanks for that
I'll call it a hurley then

Having checked through our Hurley Association and images I can tell you with some confidence that your boat is not a HURLEY 18 , HURLEY 20, HURLEY FELICITY, or a HURLEY SILHOUETTE. In fact is doesn’t seem to be a Hurley of any sort.

I hope that this narrows it down a bit, and wish you luck with your search.

Philip