Alf Reynolds Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 I have been asked to restore (tittivate) an elderly A class vane boat prior to its reloction to France, it is basicaly dirty with a few damaged or missing fittings. Vane gear, spars and sails seem to be in fair condition, I am asking for some pointers as how to clean her up without doing any lasting damage. I would also like to know a little of her history, she has a name plate inscibed Esther and the sail number is K627. I am quite happy messing with radio Marbleheads, 10 raters etc but this a little different, any advice would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastwave Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Hi Alf, would the owner be interested in selling her? i would recommend a book by curved air press that discusses restoring old pond yachts. It is available on the sails etc website. do you have any photos of the boat to see what she needs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alf Reynolds Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 Hi there Fastwave, Boat is not for sale, and has been renovated and returned to owner, but thanks for your reply. Alf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Durant Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Hi Alf According to Robert Hobbs' book (1001 International A class yachts - Bumble Publications) it was originally registered on 21/6/1950, owned by WJ Daniels and R Lance at South of London club, designed and built by WJ Daniels, and measured by JL Harris. It was subsequently recorded as owned by W Jupp of YM6M OA and South London club and last recorded in his book last measured on 25/3/1986 under the same owner. Hope this helps. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alf Reynolds Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 Hi Chris, Thanks for that information, Esther has been returned to her owner in France, I will pass on details to him. Alf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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