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For sale on eBay April 2016, located in Helston Cornwall

More of the eBay pics. Located in Bromley.

Located in Dorchester

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Pictures from the eBay ad. Located in Southampton area.

I'm slacking Mike!! 
Must be all the drugs...just out of hospital after an op and general anaesthetic!

If its 14' long then its a Merlin. Cant quite tell from the pictures.

I can confirm that I have never been custodian of N1777....

Hi All


I have booked accommodation and already entered...and also just need a (small) crew now...volunteers gratefully accepted!


Cheers


Ed

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Here are some of the fascinating pictures that accompanied Tom's eBay advert...showing the original (beyond repair) hull of Mallard alongside the new rebuild (named Drake II) that uses all Mallard's original fittings including the spars.

Recently sold on ebay by Tom Graty. Advert reads "This is a rare opportunity to enjoy a rebuilt National twelve painstakingly brought back to life. Drake II was rebuilt professionally at Ferry Nab Windermere in 1984 by Franklin Eldridge. Is a copy of a 1937 twelve which came to me beyond repair. We used all the original fittings etc. Fourteen years on Windermere in a boat house then sailed Rudyard and Pennington Flash. Kept in dry garage. Last sailed in 2013 now needs a new home as I'm getting a bit old for this game. Lovely condition. Sails a bit tired but still ok to use".

Just booked my accommodation for what will be my first Burton since 1992......
...now just need to find a (small) crew...any takers? or Offers? And decide which boat to bring.....Ribbie? Vintage? 4P? or AC?

I used paint stripper on the interior of 2679...in hindsight I wish I hadnt bothered and would have just painted over what was there!