Nipper.

[grendel]

1 hour ago, floydraser said:

What about a name change for the "new" one??

what to, 'not the old nipper- the new nipper'?

[floydraser]

Nipper's Successor

Nipper - Here We Go Again..

[BroadAmbition]

Congratulations on acquiring the new love of your life 

Well chuffed for you

Griff

[garryn]

Nipper is a lovely boat but this one takes it to the next level. Absolutely  stunning.

[Vaughan]

Excellent! Many congratulations Doug.

I wonder if that hull would come back in varnish, like I remember them in the 50s?

[ChrisB]

35 minutes ago, Vaughan said:

Excellent! Many congratulations Doug.

I wonder if that hull would come back in varnish, like I remember them in the 50s?

Speaking from my only experience of a true wooden boat, a little 21/2 ton Hillyard that was planked in full length in Iroko, the problem is what has happened in the intervening years since launch. You just don't have that uniform quality and appearance guaranteed, and you don't find out until the enamel is off. As some know, the Folkboat that I sailed to The Azores was wood but she was one of the ones, like the famous Jester, that was cold moulded. I think a true woody shuld be planked.

[Vaughan]

1 hour ago, ChrisB said:

the problem is what has happened in the intervening years since launch.

That's why I said "I wonder".

[BrundallNavy]

Well today has been a day of mixed emotions, the sale of Nipper has now gone through to a lovely couple who I’m sure will care for her as required. 
 

The sale of our new boat has also been completed so welcome to Papaver.

If you see us afloat you are welcome aboard, always have time for tea and coffee. 


 

 

[Lulu]

Congratulations Doug. Stunning boat.  Hope to see you out and about soon.

[BroadAmbition]

How many tins of varnish? 
 

congratulations, we’ll chuffed for you

Griff

[BrundallNavy]

8 minutes ago, BroadAmbition said:

How many tins of varnish? 
 

congratulations, we’ll chuffed for you

Griff

I’ve got to learn how to paint now as well 

[JanetAnne]

And remember to stop 10ft earlier 

[BroadAmbition]

Don’t try taking her through PHB anytime soon 

Griff

[Victoryv]

Regarding the bridge Doug, Don't forget Diane is very proficient now ( well one successful transit!)

She would be more than willing to have a go!

[BrundallNavy]

1 hour ago, Victoryv said:

Regarding the bridge Doug, Don't forget Diane is very proficient now ( well one successful transit!)

She would be more than willing to have a go!

I need to get my tape measure out first. 

[JanetAnne]

Momentum is everything 

[FairTmiddlin]

13 hours ago, BrundallNavy said:

I need to get my tape measure out first. 

But remember do not measure in cold weather

[BrundallNavy]

We haven’t let Nipper go completely as she has given us some great memories over the last 6 years.

So tonight I managed to win in an online auction a model copy of the Moore’s Belmore design, after a Nipper style makeover she will take pride of place on board Papaver.  

[FairTmiddlin]

So will this be Nippers, Nippers. Nippers Nipper?

[BrundallNavy]

No just Nipper. 

[JanetAnne]

On 24/09/2021 at 09:00, Victoryv said:

Regarding the bridge Doug, Don't forget Diane is very proficient now ( well one successful transit!)

She would be more than willing to have a go!

Dare we ask how many unsuccessful?

[Victoryv]

100% success rate, next go might affect the stats!

[BrundallNavy]

I have just been informed that Nipper has come back to the market, if anybody knows someone who is looking for a boat let me know and I can put them in touch with the owner. 

[JanetAnne]

That's very sad

[Polly]

That is weird