The life of N3231 Mr Bill. Design: Baggy Trousers 2, designed by: Robert Peebles in 1985
Boat built by Martin Boardman and Nigel Waller on behalf of Cheshire Watersports.
Bought in summer 2006 from Alistair Gordon who sailed her on the river at Evesham (not an ideal venue for a Baggy II!). Think i'm the 5th owner. Wood epoxy sheathed Baggy II with low bow tank/ space frame and low stern tank - the typical layout of the Waller/ Cheshire Watersports era Baggies of the mid 80's. 'Mr Bill' is best known for his results in the hands of Steve Sallis, the original owner. Still a solid boat in very sound condition, and quick in a breeze the few times i've sailed it.
Mr Bill has been de-keeled in the past and still has a superspar M7 rig. Looking better with revarnished decks and new paint job (pale blue to waterline). A newer suit of P&B's have also helped the rejuvenation.
A few more odd jobs still to do but look forward to sailing again this season.
Dan
Pictures from the NTOA archive