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#71
General National 12 chat / Re: Where to now?
Last post by Jerry G - 12 Feb 2025, 04:24I was about to post a message thanking Angus and Ed Willett for the very interesting Newsletter. Makes it worth continuing my Associate Membership! I opened the chat page and was amazed to discover my name heading this topic! The comments I made then are mostly what I wanted to say today. Nice to see the chat page being made use of, there hadn't been anything since early November until this week.
It is nearly 14 years since an arthritic hip made me give up sailing Twelves. We now have a 30ft Iroquois catamaran (built in 1969 so probably counts as vintage). We wanted a boat that could sit on the mud twice a day, on its drying mooring, but still sail fast enough to interest an ex-twelve sailor.
We still meet N12 sailors occasionally. On a voyage round Britain in 2021 we were moored at the island of Islay (so I could pay homage to my favourite distillery) and met Mark and Emma Simpson who had chartered a yacht for a holiday. I also see Tom Stewart when I go shopping at Fox's chandlery.
Forgive this off-topic rambling. My best wishes to the class for the future.
It is nearly 14 years since an arthritic hip made me give up sailing Twelves. We now have a 30ft Iroquois catamaran (built in 1969 so probably counts as vintage). We wanted a boat that could sit on the mud twice a day, on its drying mooring, but still sail fast enough to interest an ex-twelve sailor.
We still meet N12 sailors occasionally. On a voyage round Britain in 2021 we were moored at the island of Islay (so I could pay homage to my favourite distillery) and met Mark and Emma Simpson who had chartered a yacht for a holiday. I also see Tom Stewart when I go shopping at Fox's chandlery.
Forgive this off-topic rambling. My best wishes to the class for the future.
#72
General National 12 chat / Re: Where to now?
Last post by Firefly2005 - 11 Feb 2025, 11:11Sorry for unearthing an ancient thread, but I just thought it would be interesting to ask as a newcomer (having acquired Rapscallion 1137, being excited about her history, and intending to get her back onto the water and racing again), how things have developed since this conversation? Are numbers still down? Is there a resurgence?
Just interested as I dip my toes into the scene what the current state of play is...
I hope my post doesn't annoy anyone - I'm aware it's probably an emotive issue for some.
Ian
Just interested as I dip my toes into the scene what the current state of play is...
I hope my post doesn't annoy anyone - I'm aware it's probably an emotive issue for some.
Ian
#73
General National 12 chat / Re: Jib shape control
Last post by Kevin Iles - 09 Feb 2025, 06:37Absolutely right - the dangly pole eliminates the need for barber haulers and is far more effective.
#74
General National 12 chat / Jib shape control
Last post by Kevin Sneddon - 08 Feb 2025, 05:46I'm in the process of restoring N12 2958 Purfect, 1977 Cheshire Cat. Thinking ahead could I ask if rigging with a dangley pole eliminates the setting up of barber hauler? The mast has no evidence of being rigged with a dangley pole and there is a set of holes in the deck just foward of the shrouds that I think correspond with barber hauler lines to control the jib shape and slot. I have previously sailed Laser and Solo dinghy so the complexity of boats like the N12 and Merlin Rockets etc are a new experience.
Really excited about getting the N12 finished and sailing again after a long time away from dinghy racing. The appeal of the N12 is introducing my grandsons to dinghy sailing.
Really excited about getting the N12 finished and sailing again after a long time away from dinghy racing. The appeal of the N12 is introducing my grandsons to dinghy sailing.
#75
Boats / Re: N3300 Fire Fox
Last post by edwillett - 21 Mar 2025, 03:19For sale on eBay January 2025. Advert copied below:
Beautiful wood National 12, sail no 3300 for sale.
Refurbished in summer 2024 including fully stripped and revarnished decks with 13 coats of Epifanes and a number of new lines fitted, sailed twice since. Main and jib in very good condition, plus spare main and jib. Boom up and boom down covers, both serviceable. Launching trolley and road trailer. Regrettable sale due to loss of regular crew. Currently in Cowes but can be brought to the mainland.
Open to sensible offers!
Beautiful wood National 12, sail no 3300 for sale.
Refurbished in summer 2024 including fully stripped and revarnished decks with 13 coats of Epifanes and a number of new lines fitted, sailed twice since. Main and jib in very good condition, plus spare main and jib. Boom up and boom down covers, both serviceable. Launching trolley and road trailer. Regrettable sale due to loss of regular crew. Currently in Cowes but can be brought to the mainland.
Open to sensible offers!
#76
Boats / Re: N2709 Charmer
Last post by Simon Parkin - 03 Dec 2024, 12:21I have just acquired her and she's now moved down to Whitefriers Sailing club in Wiltshire where after some TLC she will be out on the water. She's also going back to being called Charmer. 
#77
Boats / Re: N2660 Macaroon
Last post by edwillett - 18 Nov 2024, 03:50Now owned by Rob Owen at Whitefriars SC in the Cotswold Water Park where she is undergoing refurbishment....should be sailing again soon....once all the layers of old paint have been removed from the interior and the gelcoat polished....plus a myriad other little things to do....
#78
Boats / Re: N2958 Purfect
Last post by Kevin Sneddon - 18 Nov 2024, 11:36I am the new owner of 2958 having purchased it via Ebay in August 2024 for just £10. The boat is in remarkably good condition as it has been garage stored for 15 plus years.
I have completely stripped all of the fittings and as of November 2024 I am about to invert the hull ready for stripping and repainting. I have, courtesy of Clive Warren the original owner, images of the bare hull as it came from the builder, which clearly shows the screw head locations from the first construction. Some of the filling of the screws has fallen out and I intend replacing all of the filler of the builders screws. I'm enjoying every minute of the refurbishment and can't wait to complete the project and get Purfect back on the water in the spring of 2025.
I have completely stripped all of the fittings and as of November 2024 I am about to invert the hull ready for stripping and repainting. I have, courtesy of Clive Warren the original owner, images of the bare hull as it came from the builder, which clearly shows the screw head locations from the first construction. Some of the filling of the screws has fallen out and I intend replacing all of the filler of the builders screws. I'm enjoying every minute of the refurbishment and can't wait to complete the project and get Purfect back on the water in the spring of 2025.
#79
General National 12 chat / Re: Original Pics of 3404, The...
Last post by Tansy - 04 Nov 2024, 03:20Hi Ed,
Mega Thankyou!
Not sure I'll be going for such a big name graphic, but it did look cool back in the day.
Mega Thankyou!
Not sure I'll be going for such a big name graphic, but it did look cool back in the day.
#80
General National 12 chat / Re: Original Pics of 3404, The...
Last post by edwillett - 04 Nov 2024, 08:45These are in the archive Tim...not hi-res but you can get the idea