Guess where I am.

[barryd]

Is that the one Paul and Linda McCartney used to charter Barry?

No idea Rob but I love it.

 

[barryd]

More wall to wall sunshine. Nearly two weeks of it now and just no end in sight (so far).

Soooooo! Just for you!! Watch until the end.

Sorry for leaving the Wizard Merl Solar control cupboard open.

 

[Robmac]

No idea Rob but I love it.

I remember reading about it years ago in one of my boating magazines but I think it was a bit more opulent than the one in your link, a real old classic though.

Probably the sort of thing befitting a posher standard of bloke like myself for instance.

 

[barryd]

I think this is "Living the Dream". Now its beer and scotch time me thinks.

 

[TeamRienza]

They are a great boat in that you can have various combinations of sail in different wind conditions without having to reduce the size of the main sail (reefing).
Lots of potential for day sailing, camping etc.
But be aware that they don't handle as well as a powerboat, or even a dinghy with an engine.
We had to manoeuvre out through a crowded mooring area immediately after launch, sailing out would have been challenging, so we motored out.
The boat needs it's centreboard (keel) partly lowered to give it grip and stop side slip. The rudder and engine need to be worked in tandem or else they can work against each other. Just takes a bit of getting used to.
We dry sailed ours and a decent swinging cradle was essential for launch which could be literally six inches of water keeping your feet and more importantly the trailer bearings out of salt water.
A test sail would be very useful and if I can give any advice, just shout. The drascombe association has a good website for advice and possible research and purchase.

Davy

 

[runnach]

More wall to wall sunshine. Nearly two weeks of it now and just no end in sight (so far).

Soooooo! Just for you!! Watch until the end.

Sorry for leaving the Wizard Merl Solar control cupboard open.

Been pissing down here in France tonight, so yes, I have seen it

 

[runnach]

I think this is "Living the Dream". Now its beer and scotch time me thinks.

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Pic three of the yacht, looks very similar to Herring Goering boat I saw a few year ago beached in Hurghada Egypt a few year ago, ferro concrete hull.

 

[barryd]

Been pissing down here in France tonight, so yes, I have seen it

We will be arriving in France probably late June so being the righteous one if you are still there the sun is bound to follow me.

That said its blowing a hooley this morning (still sunny). I'm glad I bungee'd the kayak as it's on the beach trying to break free.