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Hi all I've been in and out of n12s for 30+ years and restored a fair few boats, I now find myself wanting another one.
Anything considered don't mind the work , love the rare and infomous (did own paws and subversion for a while)


Is anything needing a loving home.
Thanks
Paul Berry

free or very cheap N12 wanted , I've restored several interesting 12s in the past and I'm after a project for the winter any condition considered would live a daggerboard boat but not fussy.
Regards Paul
Tel07960874365

hi all im now getting desprate for a mast for ac boat subversion lost its mast in wind couple of weeks ago i took the mast off my newly aquired tigress so my boy could still sail since then been working on tigress and it will soon be ready to launch but its now mast less hellllllllllp please anything considered WHY regards Paul tel 07960 874365   im in essex local would be nice but begars cant be choosers

Hi all just started working on subversion has anyone got any interesting info on her.

Can anyone pass on any information about  Barry Jones MICROWAVE design ( one off built by Gerry Ledger). I beleive its a development of Microclipper but thats all I know really. So if anyone can spread any light on things like what its favoured wind condition, weight , or even specific quirks to it in particular.
Ive just picked Her up and in theprocess of giving her a new coat of 2 pack varnish.
regards Paul
Tel 07960 874365

Hi still looking for a not too expesive 12 for me and my boy to sail together (after him changing his mind about sailing with me meaning I sold Gillespie)
The are a few Im thinking about but really want something that goes well in light wind dont mind bit of a project but price must indicate that.
Im in Essex WHY
regards Paul  tel 07960 874365

OK Ive sold my quick crusader Gillespie 3179 cos I thought I was having a break from 12s to go single handed in a moth over the winter but I couldnt find a british moth missed my 12 and got offered another crusader 3259 liquid asset so heres my prob it aint anywhere near as quick tunning process is slow but getting quicker I need the keels off how hard is it to do is there anyone local to mersea that feels like coming round for Beer and and curry while helping me de keel the bugger (I havent a clue where to start.
this boat is a pretty boat but it aint Gillespie
all the best Paul

Hi had a cracking experiance yesterday the broke from the rudder stock on my old pipe dream has anyone a metal tiller i can adapt to fit.
kindest regards Paul

Hi all does anyone fancy a week racing at Mersea Essex on the blackwater.
We have 4 local 12s that should be out so if anyone is interested Im sure we could qualify as a fleet.
date is 7th to 13th august  the wendnesday is the famous Mersea round the island race.
Please contact me if your intersted and I can speak to the comitee and let them know if we expect a few  boats and speak about special arrangements e.g AC DB ect.
regards Paul
tel 07960 874365
email psxrobot@aol.com
 
coments welcome to keep post fresh

Has anyone got list of measurements to set up a pipe dream Kaon is almost ready to be back on the water but want to tune it up as best I can in hope of taking to upriver next sunday as Gillespie is not ready for new season yet.
 
if anyone has had a pipe dream and remeber the measurements used would be great
regards Paul

Anyone going to the boat show on Friday (opening day) If so do you fancy meeting up for a drink and talking 12s LOL
 
 
regards Paul

Been talking to powers that be and we could have a open at Dabchicks sailing club in Mersea Island.
would anyone be interested??
 
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regards Paul

does anyone know where I could get some foam even if its off cuts.
I have a idea to lighten my old pipedream Kaon I am hoping to strip off the decks and replace them with frp ones to bring the weight down anyone who lives in essex and could help (I have very little idea) would be most welcome and kept suplied with beer and tea lol.
 
regards Paul

Have owned this old news letter for years as it had a section on my old boat Paws.
I was reading through and saw a pic o of a one planker made by Nigel waller to a design by R.Chance just wondered if the boat ever made it to the water.

We are trying to get a fleet together for next year  at Dabchicks Sc (west Mersea), so far we have 4 but I own 2 of them.
Anyone interested in some summer sea sailing??
regards Paul

Hi all has anyone got tunning guide measurements for a Pipe dream.
regards Paul

Racing canceled today force 7 in the quaters hoping for 2 races tomorrow (final day) we are sitting not too badly after 2nd 1st 2nd so all to race for the leading boat laser has 1st 2nd 1st so we are hoping for light winds tomorrow (Jack is only 7 weighs about 4 stone and so far sailed in force fives this week bless him)
So all you 12 sailors pray for light winds for us tomorrow please.
all the best Paul:

Hi having dispute with race comitee I thought we should be 1093 but they say its 1092 I know its only a tenth but hey ho it could make a diffrence
  Does anyone have the answer 1092 or 1093
regards Paul
 

Hi having dispute with race comitee I thought we should be 1093 but they say its 1092 I know its only a tenth but hey ho it could make a diffrence
 
regards Paul
 

Gillespie 3179 is proving she still wants to win races day 2 of Mersea week got a second yesterday and a first today in medium fast handicap think were sitting joint first at the moment see what goes on tommorrow.(pray for light wind 4 stone crew)