Mr Googler
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Looks like it’s got some history!
Looks like it’s got some history!
One for Burgundyben?
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Mr Googler
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Quote from seller:
"Charleston" was built by Fairey Marine in 1972, she was exhibited at the London boat show in that year.
In 1982 she was purchased by Peter D'Savary and underwent a complete face lift by Berthons in Lymington.
Peter D'Savary challenged for the Americas cup in 1983 with a yacht called "Victory 83", "Charleston" was taken to the US, and was used as the crew support vessel during the challenge, "Victory 83" was unsuccessful, and "Charleston" was sold to new owners in the US.
She was discovered some years ago in Florida in a delapidated condition, purchased and shipped back to Alderney where restoration commenced, but her new owner "gave up", she sat ashore in Alderney until I purchased her some 3 years ago
"Charleston" was built by Fairey Marine in 1972, she was exhibited at the London boat show in that year.
In 1982 she was purchased by Peter D'Savary and underwent a complete face lift by Berthons in Lymington.
Peter D'Savary challenged for the Americas cup in 1983 with a yacht called "Victory 83", "Charleston" was taken to the US, and was used as the crew support vessel during the challenge, "Victory 83" was unsuccessful, and "Charleston" was sold to new owners in the US.
She was discovered some years ago in Florida in a delapidated condition, purchased and shipped back to Alderney where restoration commenced, but her new owner "gave up", she sat ashore in Alderney until I purchased her some 3 years ago
Bouba
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What a mess, I wouldn’t pay anything for her, the 10,000 should be for the rental of his yard while the work was done. I think you need Vas on this
burgundyben
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Twas a friend of mine that found her in Florida, he arranged the sale to another Fairey owner in Alderney. Unfortunately progress stalled, so 3 years ago I did some background work to find a new home with the current seller. I had a chat with him a few weeks back, he explained its time to move her on. I suggested starting at £10k, and coming down until someone bites.
She's actually not too bad, I've seen a lot worse.
Sadly in the move from Alderney to Somerset, the transport company lost some of the windscreen, in particular, they lost the section with the gun shot hole.....
I have an 'at risk' lit of Fairey boats and do quite a lot of background work to find new homes.
BTW - its at the printers now
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fixing-my-...10004108&sr=8-1&keywords=fixing+fairey+curtis
She's actually not too bad, I've seen a lot worse.
Sadly in the move from Alderney to Somerset, the transport company lost some of the windscreen, in particular, they lost the section with the gun shot hole.....
I have an 'at risk' lit of Fairey boats and do quite a lot of background work to find new homes.
BTW - its at the printers now
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fixing-my-...10004108&sr=8-1&keywords=fixing+fairey+curtis
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Mr Googler
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Thought you’d be aware. Fingers crossed for a new home. Would take it on myself but short on time, money and an understanding wife. All the ingredients needed for a boat rescue 
Good luck with the book!
Good luck with the book!
MrB
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I maybe missing the point here but to me that's firewood. Why would that be a viable investment? :ambivalence:
Mr Googler
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It’s a fairy swordsman!
If you just had the guardrail it would be worth saving
If you just had the guardrail it would be worth saving
MrB
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It’s a fairy swordsman!
If you just had the guardrail it would be worth saving
How much would that be worth and could i replicate it in my workshop lol? You can tell winter is kicking in lol. Where are all the cruise reports from this summer?????
Mr Googler
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Hard now without photobucket
MrB
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Hard now without photobucket
Sadness indeed.:sleeping:
Firefly625
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you didn't tell me about your book Ben, I will certainly order a copy!
No mention of the engines? I guess there are some..
Must say in a parallel universe I would have loved to own a Fairey Huntsman, whenever I see them I admire them. Would love to restore one... just space & time.. maybe one day.
No mention of the engines? I guess there are some..
Must say in a parallel universe I would have loved to own a Fairey Huntsman, whenever I see them I admire them. Would love to restore one... just space & time.. maybe one day.
burgundyben
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As a DIY prospect, the boat is doable. The stuff needed to do it, using a good used pair of engines, all up, paint, wood, glue etc, is about £40k. Finished its a £60k boat all day. No way is it financially viable if paying any kind of labour rate (although there is usually 1 or 2 underway by yards most of the time).
No machinery with Charleston. But steering gear and P brackets are there, so not too bad. She is saveable. Its about the limit of a DIY restoration though.
Firefly625
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so plenty of tin foil and Isopon P38 and she will be back in the water in no time..