tico
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Not a 'where is it?' but a 'What is it?'
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Firefly625
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looks like a beneteau
tico
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Benny plate on the transom but what model?
Firefly625
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in fact being slightly more specific it looks like Eleckra
and a Flyer 12m..
and a Flyer 12m..
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benjenbav
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Gratified to see the Squadron wallahs have properly lowered both ensign and burgee when parked.
Firefly625
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....and the reason it was de-badge...apparently not quite the brand of boat to have if you are in the Squadron.
In fact now for sale, was my neighbour for the last 7 years.
KevB
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These boats have recently caught my eye whilst flicking through the internet, contemplating a new boat but the interior lets them down badly.
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What because it was a motor boat or because it was French?....and the reason it was de-badge...apparently not quite the brand of boat to have if you are in the Squadron.
Firefly625
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because it was French
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Ah no prizes for guessing which way the Squadron voted in June then!
Whitelighter
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Its a Flyer 12 - basically a coupe version of the short lived Antares 12.
One of the first IPS boats it was also available on shafts.
That blue hull isnt standard - looks like a wrap or a repaint. Early ones were red, middle ones tended to be blue (but lighter) or white and a few of the very late boats had grey hulls.
Very similar in layout to the Sealine C/SC39.
One of the first IPS boats it was also available on shafts.
That blue hull isnt standard - looks like a wrap or a repaint. Early ones were red, middle ones tended to be blue (but lighter) or white and a few of the very late boats had grey hulls.
Very similar in layout to the Sealine C/SC39.
tico
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Aha... Thanks to all for that. Twas puzzling me.
It is debadged, hence the query. If it is Elektra, then she has found a new home a little further West.
It is debadged, hence the query. If it is Elektra, then she has found a new home a little further West.
Firefly625
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Oh, lakesailored! Excellent stuff.
mcanderson
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Here are a few more pics of one - http://www.seaside.fr/moteur-Flyer-12-a-vendre-289
tico
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Only a Lakesailor second class I'm afraid.
Would have been a Class 1 if i'd thanked Jez directly.
But thanks FF for the speedy reply
Would have been a Class 1 if i'd thanked Jez directly.
But thanks FF for the speedy reply
Firefly625
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absolutely no problem tico. indeed not a lakesailor first class, but on the lakesailor spectrum.
I always thought Elecktra was very smart looking boat, and you are not alone as being parked next to her for 7 years a load of folk didn't know what it was. I think its air of distinction was always helped by the squadron ensign, but the hull was painted not wrapped and the last owner added the teak decks, claimed it took a load of speed off the boat as it was far heavier but having come from sail he was not concerned to much. It was always well maintained afaik, certainly kept very clean. I believe what ever engine options were offered on the Flyer it had the smaller of the two, hence the slight issue when a lot of weight was added...
tico
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Think it may well be Elektra as not only is it debadged but has the teak deck. Yes very smart.
Aquired recently (couple of months or so) by some friends of ours, but havnt seen them for a while to ask.
yes very smart looking
Aquired recently (couple of months or so) by some friends of ours, but havnt seen them for a while to ask.
yes very smart looking
Portofino
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Am I missing something here ?
This white Ensign buisness --- correct me if i am wrong --- but the pic reminds me of ( in the UK car world ) of having a private No plate ,like " A 1 " on a Lada or Proton .
Maybe that's the real debadge reason --- ? -- well at least he,s not stuck another badge on like " M " on a BMW 316 D or AMG on C180 ,or boaty equivalent .
I mean I,am thinking the "white " and the boat don,t match up !
This white Ensign buisness --- correct me if i am wrong --- but the pic reminds me of ( in the UK car world ) of having a private No plate ,like " A 1 " on a Lada or Proton .
Maybe that's the real debadge reason --- ? -- well at least he,s not stuck another badge on like " M " on a BMW 316 D or AMG on C180 ,or boaty equivalent .
I mean I,am thinking the "white " and the boat don,t match up !
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Rule no1 of the Colregs. Never diss another man's boat. Its his pride and joy
Portofino
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Boat is nice .
It's a small tiny component the flag I want to open up a disscussion ,and apologies for seemingly clumsily to "diss " the boat .
I thought and expect "whites" to be flown on things like this .
