Hi John,
Thanks ever so much for that update, this is exactly what I was trying to find out. What sort of timescale are we talking about the boat being active, did she go straight into action when finished in 73? and was ative until when?
Do you recall whether Mr Smith actually built the boat himself? Where did he find the time? Seems to be very well finished. If so it must have taken him ages! Any idea what became of Mr Smith in later years? Any family? Friends at the club What about crew? Any recollections. Tell me his story?
Do you know of any reference material that might mention 2707? Newsletters, regatta write ups, race results etc? Any good results that you can think of? Anyone still around with photos of this era?
I'm intereted in researching and writing this boat up, will restore her to original condition where possible and sail her as much as possible in classic events.
The mast and boom are Proctors with matching serial numbers, can that number be back referenced to proctors data somehow?
The sails give a clue in that they are both signed by a measurer in 1984, yet seem nearly brand new, crispy, clean and strong. Also present an older, unnumbered pair of red mirror sails, used but servicable.
Thanks again,
Dave
Thanks ever so much for that update, this is exactly what I was trying to find out. What sort of timescale are we talking about the boat being active, did she go straight into action when finished in 73? and was ative until when?
Do you recall whether Mr Smith actually built the boat himself? Where did he find the time? Seems to be very well finished. If so it must have taken him ages! Any idea what became of Mr Smith in later years? Any family? Friends at the club What about crew? Any recollections. Tell me his story?
Do you know of any reference material that might mention 2707? Newsletters, regatta write ups, race results etc? Any good results that you can think of? Anyone still around with photos of this era?
I'm intereted in researching and writing this boat up, will restore her to original condition where possible and sail her as much as possible in classic events.
The mast and boom are Proctors with matching serial numbers, can that number be back referenced to proctors data somehow?
The sails give a clue in that they are both signed by a measurer in 1984, yet seem nearly brand new, crispy, clean and strong. Also present an older, unnumbered pair of red mirror sails, used but servicable.
Thanks again,
Dave
