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It's such a long time ago now and I used so many different varnishes, but I think this was maybe five and up to seven coats of Blakes or whoever bought Blake, was it Hempall ? These were taken in 2010 and the wheel has not had any attention since.
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Norwich Boat Jumble on 08/04/2018 at the showground
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I think John you may be right, I too am gradually reverting to youf. I often wondered what second childhood really meant, now U am finding out.
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I have no idea, I wasn't taking much notice of my surroundings in 1950.
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Just bye the bye Polly the boats name is Star Premiere.
I am as it were Springsong.
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Hi Ray
Yes a very dubious group of 16 year year old budding thugs. I think Landamores
allowed us out was we were underwritten by my parents . Those were the days
when all male crews were still persona grata.
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April 1950 See photos I was born May 1949 I was introduced to the Broads that's me
nearest the the camera.
We hired from Windboats in those day my Father's sister and family used to take Monach.
The second photo is at age 16 in my first hire in Vestella 7, the parents were good
repeat customers of Landamores by then so they allowed me to hire in my own right
parents of course paid and were on a Vesta.
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I have never actually been sea sick but once whilst below off the Deben bar in a Nantucket Clipper I did feel queasy when below.
The above mentioned boat for those who don't remember them this one and a fewb others were built by Jack Powles in Wroxham an Alan Buchanan design I think.
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I bet the parasites will want at least a £ million for their trouble, if not more.
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To give you an idea of a poorly maintained varnished hull, and why they then paint them white.
These photos are 20 years apart.
Great thread Socrates, brings back too many memories, I remember painting the T&G for the galley came back the next day and the snow had come in the roof, so I had to start again.
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It would seem to they have half an hour to get the length of the harbour. Shouldn't be a problem.
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Polly I am almost sure we will be in attendance on Star Premiere, probably
just Alan and myself. I will confirm later. Fri, Sat maybe Sun
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Well done chaps, good decision..
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God job chaps, some well deserved R&R. but not too much
another long day tomorrow.
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Dartmoor jail ale, sounds just right for that crew.
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https://www.sailonboard.com/vessel/challenger-3/
72' steel hulled ocean racer off their starboard quarter .
Great photos and super being able to follow you on AIS.
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As I have absolutely no idea I will go for 1949 , an extremely good year.
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I only need one. My parrot might need on though.
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Most of this is going over my head, not an unusual state of affairs, but I am still envious of the trip for which I wish you all bon voyage and see you in Norfick in the near future.
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I was just thinking of The Navy Lark, no the other left you fool.
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We used quite a bit of Oxalic acid on SP with amazing results.
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loved it.
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My first job was at Woodford in the stores. They were doing mods on Vulcans, new screens as I recall. I lived a couple of miles away as well.
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I love these old films I love boat spotting and lo an behold whilst they are on Southgate's front Springsong in our first year of ownership is moored on the front at The Swan.
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Socratese so good to see you are still up dating us with you work on your iconic Ripple craft.
Your are making me relive the ups and downs of restoring these old bits of history.
Somewhere I have photos of our cabin sides being done but cannot find them at present. I do
remember the front having to be clamped to get the curve right . The windows are old coach
windows wind up and down, these were very problematic to seal.
Keep up the good work and make yourself known at Beccles I will be on Emily B. this year.