Tankard 23

[Buzzrtbi]

Not sure this is posted in the right place but I am sure it can be moved if not.

I need some advice if I may please.

I have been offered a Tankard 23 Bilge Keel boat which requires quite a bit of work.

The GRP hull and wooden deck is all sound but all of the rigging has been removed. Interior is in need of many hours work but is all "doable".

My problem is that despite an exhaustive search on Google I cannot find anything useful.

I cannot decide if this "labour of love" is worth the effort or not.

I would like to restore it to "as built" but my problem is I dont have anything to refer to. No schematics, no plans, no rigging info etc.

Is there anywhere I can look up this boat and perhaps purchase some plans? I dont know where to start to be perfectly honest.

Many thanks

Tim

 

[old_salt]

Not necessarily the wrong place.
Lots of helpful peeps look in here.
I feel sure if you post some pics some one will be able to help.
I have to admit it is not a boat I have any knowledge of.

 

[Buzzrtbi]

i will take some more but this is the beast in question...

 

[castaway]

I remember looking at one of these years ago. I think they were built on the Tamar. I would think that with their GRP hull and timber topsides it would make an attractive project.

The trouble is that if you are paying anything at all for the boat, the cost of rigging her will quite likely more than her worth if you have to buy new !

Not in anyway wishing to put you off but if you are buying her rather than being given....do a quick tally up of the big bits..engine, spars, sails, standing and running rigging.

Good luck and if you dont get much response try again on the Practical Boat Owner forum.

Are you able to keep her in that barn ??

Regards Nick

 

[Rivers & creeks]

I agree, without rigging she is technically worthless compared to any number of well sorted pretty 23 footers. But when a boat catches your eye, that is less important than the hard financials.

 

[Buzzrtbi]

cheers

I do have the mast and sails. All needs putting together.

Yes barn is mine so it is ok there while I do the work.

Just scratching my head as to where it all goes and how mast is attached to the deck ( this has all been replaced and gives no clue as to how/where it goes)

 

[castaway]

I saw this one for sale...

http://www.yacht-shop.com/yachtsfor...to email the 'further details'... Regds Nick