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I bought some of these to try and solve the same problem on my Tern and other older bumperless boats. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/800179175264

Thank you both for your replies. I was actually reading the obscured numbering on the bow as GBR . I already have a Venceremos MK1 hull that I saved from going in a skip some time ago. Unfortunately, the fibre glass hull had been stored with something heavy on top and one side is badly deformed. Keep meaning to get it out of store and try reshaping it using a bit of subtle heat.

Just seen this on Ebay and began wondering what it was, history etc. Looks like a vane A or possibly 6m , but the class registrar has nothing for the number on the bow. Anyone got any ideas, just out of interest. I suppose it might be a 10R, but the shape didn't look right to me for one.

These are mine. The Tern is K924, the Revival I don't think was ever finished and the Romanza is GBR1114

Currently, there is a Revival a Tern and a Romanza. The Revival and Tern might go.

I think that the biggest con at the moment is that they have been out of production for quite a few months now. According to the web site, this is due to machinery breakdown. Other than that, I find them pretty reliable, having several IOM and A class size versions.

If you go down this route, which I do for all my bigger boats, just make sure that you also get proper crimping pliers. The local fishing shop may well sell these, mine does. If you rely on trying to fix the crimps in place with ordinary pliers or cutters, slip with the trace wire is very possible. With the crimps properly clenched down with the crimping pliers, it is most unlikely to occur.

Probably looking to move on my Tern,

6T6 is, as said, a 6metre design by Adrian Brewer. It is essentially a fun boat rather than a serious racing design. The plans are still available, new, from Sarik Hobbies.

Probably the most popular are the RMG winches, currently out of production due to machinery failure. The J3 or J4 are the most likely candidates for a 6M. Previous models also appear occasionally either on the for sales on this site or Ebay. Failing that, PJ sails make a winch which will be powerful enough for a 6M, the PJS36. Hitec also sell a largish winch that would probably work in a 6M, the Hitec HS785HB . Another option might be the RedAnt winch, though I think that might be aimed more at IOM size boats. It fits the same mounting as a RMG and also takes their range of drums.

If your original yacht was a Strathclyde 70, this design morphed into the Wee Nip. My club uses this (with Bermuda rather than una rig) along with Two Islands and Emberton clubs. We still sail and promote this, and one of our members occasionally casts suitable leads.

Being one of those people, yellow is always a good colour for me in general.

Given the preceeding discussions, people may find this of interest. https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2025/04/07/an-experiment-to-reimagine-racing/

Too much Swiss Roll?