N3435 Super Fast Jelly Fish

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The life of N3435 Super Fast Jelly Fish.  Design: Feeling Foolish, designed by: Bim Daser in 1995
Original boat name: 'Fraid Not!

[JohnMurrell]

The hull was built by MD Boats which I bought it from Derek Davies as a hull with the floor and front bulkhead fitted with the intention of finishing her off as a winter project, however as always work intervened and I got Linton Jenkins to do all the woodwork and I then painted, varnished and fitted her out.

The name 'fraid not!' comes from the sail number and I will let you work that one out!

[Bob Murrell (Guest)]

I bought 'fraid not from John in 2000 and have cared for her loving ever since. Maggie & I have had some success with her winning numerous club races / series and also the Desborough Open Meeting in 2004.
Originally fully flat floored, I modified her in 2004 to give Maggie foot room and a thwart with much improved the comfort at the business end.
I added a carbon rig in 2005, new P&B main in 2008 and a full P&B suit and top cover in 2010.
She still looks as good as she did in John's photo when she was new.

[Ian Clarke]

We bought N3435 from Bob in May 2011 and re-christened her Superfast Jellyfish.  She has been much cherished by the family and we have had some great sailing in her.  Last year she had a major refit with all the decks professionally stripped, epoxied and revarnished by JJ Boats and a complete re-stringing exercise - very important to have the right coloured strings!!  She still looks amazing in her original red.
Unfortunately a lack of time - and teenagers who want to do other things - mean that we will be selling her soon. 

[Naomi (Guest)]

Now found a new loving home at olton mere! Can't wait to hit the water