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chrisabela
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 17/10/2009 : 23:11:12
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Must be lovely to sail with the Scotish scenery!
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http://gulldinghysailing.blogspot.com/
Christopher Abela
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Ben Drake
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/11/2009 : 20:54:04
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| Hi, I am thinking about buying a MkIII GRP Gull which wooden gunter rig. I had not been thinking of buying a Gull with gunter (most MKIIIs seem to be bermudan) but I like the boat. Can anyone tell me the downside of gunter rigs so that I know what I might be getting myself into. Thanks Ben |
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chrisabela
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/11/2009 : 08:52:41
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They are a little bit more tricky to reef but they are good if you need to tackle low bridges. There's not a lot in it otherwise.
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Christopher Abela
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tony
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/11/2009 : 09:02:18
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I have one of each. Gunter spars fit in the boat for transport but need slight modification to enable easy reefing. Bermudian masts are awkward to handle and store ashore. The sailing qualities are identical.
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Ben Drake
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/11/2009 : 18:46:57
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| Brilliant! Thanks for your help guys, will keep you posted on what we get. Have been reading the blog and love it Christopher thanks, I need to read more slowly as I have missed lots of useful info. |
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chrisabela
United Kingdom
317 Posts |
Posted - 05/11/2009 : 08:59:33
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Thanks Ben, with reference to the blog, I'm hoping to do some technical articles (such as reefing) when I get the time. good luck.
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http://gulldinghysailing.blogspot.com/
Christopher Abela
email - chrisabela(at)hotmail(dot)co(dot)uk |
Edited by - chrisabela on 05/11/2009 09:02:22 |
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Ben Drake
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09/11/2009 : 20:45:49
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| Thanks to your helpful replies, we are now the happy owners of Gull mkIII sail no. 2063. She is white with blue deck, in need of some varnish on the woodwork but otherwise ready to go. We will sail her at the Spinnaker Club in the New Forest before venturing out cruising in more exciting places. My 2 excited little boys think that we should just go straight to the big adventures like in Swallows and Amazons! Thanks for your help. Ben |
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gconnolly
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Posted - 10/11/2009 : 19:10:14
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Any chance of you emailing a copy of the Gull plans that you have? I am in the states.
Thanks,
germainequote:
[i]Originally posted by BHEART[/i]
[br]I have recently bought an old Gull too. I have posted on CVRDA and Dinghy sailing forum for info. The association seems to have moved, if you have any luck let me know. Info is difficult to obtain, but I have a single sheet of the original plans, plus some articles from the DCA which a very kind Gull owner sent me. I can send copies if you like? It shows the gaff rig set up, although mine is bermuda rigged.I also need parts, such as aft mast stay support, but I can measure or photo anything for you.
Best regards.
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chrisabela
United Kingdom
317 Posts |
Posted - 12/11/2009 : 20:26:09
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Parkis20
More people will see your ad if you open a new topic on the main page.
Regards, Chris.
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Christopher Abela
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explorer
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classicchrisk
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02/07/2010 : 20:52:03
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[i]Originally posted by chrisabela[/i]
[br]This is probably correct but I'm sure it can be done. However, my experience with marine ply that is encapsulated in GRP is to leave it alone if you can. I had to have the marine ply blocks, where the chainplates are fitted, removed and replaced with plastic blocks before it was a year old as water got in and caused damage. If you can manage without bailers then it's probably best to do so or just make sure that it is a neat and well sealed job.
Good luck.
www.gulldinghy.org.uk
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