Regurgitated the Anchor today

[GrandadPig]

Well, I lasted four or five years without a boat. In the meantime I survived 8 days in ICU with C19, survived pneumonia, retired and moved to Suffolk from Essex. Lots of changes but something felt wrong. Took a while but realised my continued happiness depends on boat ownership.

So today I did the inevitable and bought a little gaff rigged cruiser. On a new trailer, bringing her home tomorrow. Does anyone know anything about Skanner 19’s? There seems very little online, I would love to know her weight for towing purposes.

 

[Concerto]

This advert suggests it displaces 2000lb, so with some gear I would have thought about 2400lb plus the road trailer, which should have a plate with details of its weight and capacity.
http://www.networkyachtbrokers.com/showpdf.php?fname=073349_full.pdf

 

[dansaskip]

Some details on Yachtnet archive pages - mostly about the bigger sister but does mention the 19. Welcome back to sailing - Looks like a grand little boat, enjoy and have fun
Skanner 24 GRP gaff cutter archive details - Yachtsnet Ltd. online UK yacht brokers - yacht brokerage and boat sales

 

[GrandadPig]

Thank you chaps. I found both of those but really wanted to find someone who had(s) actually owned or sailed one.

Getting it home today so will need to distract the missus and use the washing machine to clean the myriad of ropes.

feeling like a sailor again ??

 

[Plum]

Thank you chaps. I found both of those but really wanted to find someone who had(s) actually owned or sailed one.

There are two in the OGA (Old Gaffers Association) Boat Register:-
One " Norwegian Girl" is an open boat, here: OGA - index and owned by a current OGA member.
The other one "Stone Ibis" here: OGA - index but not sure if she is owned by a current member.
If you are a member of the OGA you will have access to members' contact details.

www.solocoastalsailing.co.uk

 

[GrandadPig]

There are two in the OGA (Old Gaffers Association) Boat Register:-
One " Norwegian Girl" is an open boat, here: OGA - index and owned by a current OGA member.
The other one "Stone Ibis" here: OGA - index but not sure if she is owned by a current member.
If you are a member of the OGA you will have access to members' contact details.

www.solocoastalsailing.co.uk

Thank you. Used to have a mk1 Cornish Crabber 24. Always felt a bit odd joining OGA with a plastic gaffer. Should give it a go this time.

 

[Plum]

Thank you. Used to have a mk1 Cornish Crabber 24. Always felt a bit odd joining OGA with a plastic gaffer. Should give it a go this time.

The OGA, the Association for Gaff Rig Sailing, is all about having a passion for old style rigs (gaff, lug, sprit, etc.) rather than what the boat is made of or the age of the boat. You are welcome to join no matter what boat you own or whether you own one at all.

Www.solocoastalsailing.co.uk

 

[Tomahawk]

And that is the right attitude.....


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But one is tempted to wonder does it extend to jet skiers?

 

[Plum]

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But one is tempted to wonder does it extend to jet skiers?

Yes. The OGA does not pre-judge anyone.

 

[GrandadPig]

Well, I have a standing lug Lune Pilot and now this little high peaked gaff, so guess I am qualified! I will look into membership, promise.

 

[Aquaboy]

think I saw that for sale a little while ago, rather nice

 

[GrandadPig]

Thank you. Got her home now. She is a clever compromise between a traditional rig and hull and a modern plastic fantastic. Few jobs to do and a lot of sanding and oiling/varnishing and doubt I’ll get her launched this season. Planning for early spring next season.

Something to look forward to!

 

[Aquaboy]

noooo.......stick some antifoul on her and go sailing.........far better idea and you'll learn about all the little niggles that can be attended next winter....

 

[GrandadPig]

noooo.......stick some antifoul on her and go sailing.........far better idea and you'll learn about all the little niggles that can be attended next winter....

TBH I really enjoy fettling, sanding and varnishing and polishing. When I kept a boat on a pontoon berth I spent more weekends fiddling and tinkering than actually sailing!

now I am retired I can devote more time getting her “just so” andget a huge sense of satisfaction doing it. Almost seems a shame getting them wet and dirty!

 

[Concerto]

There is

TBH I really enjoy fettling, sanding and varnishing and polishing. When I kept a boat on a pontoon berth I spent more weekends fiddling and tinkering than actually sailing!

now I am retired I can devote more time getting her “just so” andget a huge sense of satisfaction doing it. Almost seems a shame getting them wet and dirty!

Also you get a lot of pleasure having a very presentable boat that you are sailing.

My 41 year old Fulmar gets lots of favourable comments. Whilst in Lerwick another owner of a newer and larger yacht commented that he watch the people walking above the pontoon and they spent more time looking at my boat than the more modern AWB's.

 

[johnalison]

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Also you get a lot of pleasure having a very presentable boat that you are sailing.

My 41 year old Fulmar gets lots of favourable comments. Whilst in Lerwick another owner of a newer and larger yacht commented that he watch the people walking above the pontoon and they spent more time looking at my boat than the more modern AWB's.

For most of the last twenty odd years we have spent most of the summer on board, and titivating the boat became part of the weekly routine. For the last few years we have spent less time on board and I have had to make a special effort to keep the boat clean and in order. When we were last in Dartmouth there was a Westerly Pageant from early in the last century which looked as if it was ready to be presented at a boat show, and if it weren’t for the additional equipment such as furling jib might have been brand new, which is just as it should have been.

 

[GrandadPig]

I think it’s a matter of pride with me. I like my boats to look and work as good as possible. In fact I dislike sailing knowing ‘something’ is not right. That dodgy bodged shackle or rusty looking jubilee clip plays on my mind. Silly isn’t it, but I like to know my boat is in good order cosmetically and mechanically. Downside is that I miss sailing time though.

 

[sailorman]

Well, I lasted four or five years without a boat. In the meantime I survived 8 days in ICU with C19, survived pneumonia, retired and moved to Suffolk from Essex. Lots of changes but something felt wrong. Took a while but realised my continued happiness depends on boat ownership.

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