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Hi all

I posted a message on here a few weeks ago regarding a lovely 1970 China Doll I acquired. Had some great advice and help from people on here.

I have now sailed her four times. First two I hated the boat and was already thinking about a price and where to advertise it before I got back to dry land.

After last Sunday I have now seen the light. Fantastic sail and so much more fun than my Miracle. All I need now is a decent set of sails....

A question though.....is it normal for your knees and legs to be stiff for two days after sailing a 12 ?

Thanks Ben

Its fascinating finding out about the history of the boat

Hi

thanks for the reply. I dont think its the mast rake as we have very little.

I will definately try and get to the Trent event !

Hi all

I have a China Doll and sailed it for the second time today. I felt the boom is very low and slopes towards the transom.

The sails are fully up and are quite old . Could it be they have streched or is there something in the setup that could be causing this ?

Thanks

Hi all

Well we had our first sail in our new old 12 on Thursday evening. Not ideal however as I had a substitute crew and our combined weight was around 27 stone.

The boat felt tippy but not as bad as I had expected. I think its going to be a challenge !

I was informed by one of the club members who sailed the boat that it doesnt point very well. What sort of things should I be looking at to rectify this problem. ?

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Hi All

Just been rigging my new (old) 12 and am a little concerened about the mast. It seems a little  lose ! There are 2 T pieces of wood which I believe wedge the mast into the gate in the foredeck. is this correct ?

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Hi All

Many thanks for your replies and advice.

Bernard... The boat is indeed called Dizzy Miss Lizzy as it has its name on the back. Also it has the initials W.Y.C (not sure which yacht club this is !)

I sail at Viking Sailing Club in Sheffield. Hopefully we will give the boat its first outing this week.

One other question..we have 2 x buoyancy bags with the 12 which I think are designed to go at the back. There are fittings for two at the front but a couple of 12 sailors I have spoke to says these are not required as the boat has a front compartment. Is this correct ?

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Hi All

Just picked up an old 12 in beautiful condition. The number is 2482 and I believe its a China Doll. Anyone know anything about this boat ?

I havent sailed a 12 yet but have sailed a Miracle for a couple of years. My crew is terrified of it already and she hasnt been in it  !

Any tips for first outings ?

Thanks