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Hi, I have just bought a final chapter for £300. I was supposed to pick it up in November but have been away until now. It needs a lot of repair. I have the whole of next week to work on it but is it TOO damaged? I am particularly worried about the rotten wood near the shroud.

Please let me know,

Many thanks ,John

PS the website won't let me upload pictures. Will continue to try

#75

General National 12 chat / Re: Project boat wanted

Last post by 3513SL - 13 Apr 2023, 02:53

Hi Paul, I might have a boat - contact me for more info.

#76

Boats / Re: N3498 Paradise Pudding

Last post by 3513SL - 12 Apr 2023, 08:39

2nd photo

#77

Boats / Re: N3498 Paradise Pudding

Last post by 3513SL - 12 Apr 2023, 08:38

Rescued from just outside Bath in January 2023, with the intention of stripping the parts and fittings from the boat, however the hull's condition was much better than advertised, so now looking for a new home! Currently at RHYC in Suffolk but hoping to pass on to new ownership soon.

#78

Boats / Re: N3201 Unexploded Bomb

Last post by Adam Kirkwood - 12 Apr 2023, 07:07

Here is photo of 3201 when I picked her up in Devon in September. She was purchased for £1 on ebay and is currently undergoing restoration, more pictures to follow

#79

General National 12 chat / 12 on Ebay

Last post by Tim Bushell - 11 Mar 2023, 08:32

I see on Ebay a nat 14 number 945 Twinkle from 1951, according to the advert it has been in the same family since new. From the pics she looks to be in original condition and well worth being restored to sailing order. I would have looked but already have one on the go which is suffering from glue sickness and do not have the undercover space to spare.
Tim Bushell

#80

Boats / Re: N945 Twinkle

Last post by edwillett - 10 Mar 2023, 04:28

Advertised for sale on eBay March 2023 for £500, located in Staines. Advert read as follows :

"National 12 number 945. Designed and built by Jack Holt.
Bought new in 1951 and still in the same family.
A beautiful clinker built sailing dinghy which has been kept in a garage since it was last sailed in the 1980's.
It needs work / varnishing /new rigging to get it back on the water but we believe hull is sound and has no rot.
Includes original fixtures and fittings (not sure if any are missing) including rudder, centreboard, wooden mast and boom. Some removed for varnishing (see pictures).
No trailer.
Sail (not the original) available."

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