Northney 34 - Is there anybody out there?

[MarAzul]

I've recently aquired a Northney 34 and slowly I am building a picture of the background of the boat. I now know that 21 were built and the moulds were destroyed in a fire in 1970, which possibly makes mine the last one, She's a Kim Holman design and the GRP version of the last boat he build for himself, Shaker. Which I believe is still on the east coast.
Can anybody add to the story and I'd love to track down the other boats and form an association, albeit a small one. I've spotted Dervish in Fowey, Ballerina of Missen is based out of Weymouth and soon Mar Azul will be berthed in Dartmouth. She is currently ashore in Teignmouth awaiting a refit

 

[damo]

Was this the boat that was in Portishead earlier this year? I hope the journey went OK after we loaded her onto transport.

Beautiful looking boat

 

[MarAzul]

Yes it is. It was surreal passing her on the M5. We had serious fun and games firstly getting her into the yard over the narrow bridge and I couldn't watch as they dragged her backwards on the low loader so their hoist could eventually reach and lift her clear. Not quite the professional set up like yous. Thanks again for all your help

 

[Twister_Ken]

Might be worth asking the question on the Twister Owners forum - a lot of Holman experts there.

 

[ebbtide]

Didn't the Island Cruising Club run two out of Salcombe in the Sixties, their 'small' boats alongside Hoshi and Provident?
Sorry, can't get through my mental cobwebs!

 

[awol]

Scintilla at West Highland Week 2007

 

[MarAzul]

Thank you AWOL. 4 down only 17 to go! How did you come to have this shot? Do you know the owner? or is it You!

 

[sailorman]

looks like a Centurian 32 but as same designer i guess its likely

 

[Kurrawong_Kid]

No, she's not a Centurion 32 which have a "retrousse" transom. I think there is a very nice Northney 34 moored just upstream of Pinn Mill. Have sent you a PM /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

 

[awol]

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Thank you AWOL. 4 down only 17 to go! How did you come to have this shot? Do you know the owner? or is it You!

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I just took the photo. She hails from Fort William and I have to give her time under the CYCA system, which, when it's blowing, is a travesty. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[awol]

I found another of Scintilla sailing downhill!

You can play "where is it?" with both the photos.

 

[Bajansailor]

Lovely photo - she is a very fine and pretty vessel indeed!

She is certainly up there competing with the Centurions, Contessas and S & S designs (the legendary 34, and the Shes) for the most beautiful yacht of her type and size.

 

[MarAzul]

Thank you Kurrawong Kid, but what's a PM and how do I get it? You can tell I'm new to this ! Where's Pinn Mill?

 

[MarAzul]

That's the beauty of these deep long keeled boats, but I'm sure you give as good as you get in light to medium airs! Do you know where in Fort William she is moored? I may be able to track down the owner through the harbour master/marina

 

[awol]

There are 5 Northney 34s (including yours) listed in the CYCA database .

 

[ex-Gladys]

Lovely... Holman certainly had an eye for lines didn't he?

 

[sailorman]

My Dear Kid /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif
i an fermiliar with the Centurian 32 /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif.
i Kno this is not a 32 "BUT" looks similar to the 32, above the water line ( except the transom, of course).
lets not be pickey over Christmas please /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif .
it might just be the winders mighten it /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[Goldie]

I think the ICC boats were North Sea 24s (24ft LWL), also a lovely Holman design.

 

[Goldie]

A 'PM' is a private Message. have a look at the top of the page - next to the welcome message you should see a flashing red/white iicon that looks like an envelope. Open that and you will find your PM waiting to be read.

Oh yes. Pin Mill is on the Orwell in Suffolk.