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Hello There,

Finally sorted out some photos. So please help identify what she is? I think she is a China Doll?
First sail was interesting! I need to sort out the fittings but what a thrill.

Photos are posted in the gallery under Mack 2966.

Thanks

Mack

Hi everyone,

Just had to reply to this! I am new to the class, I have a boat where the sails were measured in 1979 but the boat was not. I have spent the last two months preparing her to sail and now am waiting for the courage to risk her on the water.

I joined the class after much thought and dropping in on various websites because I really liked the idea of a class with history, an active membership who on this forum at least are passionate about their boats and INCLUSIVE. It is fantastic that people like Tom & Liz are doing great things in the latest boats but it is also great reading about Jimbo and his passion for Nuttyshell and all the others!

Rick has joined the class and provided some really good publicity because of his involvement in other classes too and the response on Y&Y was brilliant.

There is a place for the AC boats like mine and the vintage boats too, not all will be competitive but each has their place in this fantastic class which as a development class has nothing to lose by also enabling development in the older boats for those who want it. In particular it is great that so many entrys to the events are by, parent & child, husband & wife etc. I have not even been on the water yet but am inspired by the fact that one day my son and I can sail our old boat in the same event as Tom & Liz, Graeme & Zoe et al. I hope that he will aspire to then sail a modern 12 with his own crew rather than jump to a one design.

I definately like Barrys idea of perhaps less restrictive rules for older boats because I am really worried about how to have mine measured!!!

Sorry to ramble on.

Mack (2966 - proud to be wood)

Thanks Jon P.

Quick response. I have ordered the bits and just have to wait a few days.

Mack

Morning all,

2966 is nearly ready for her first sail (it has taken me a little longer than first planned!!!).
The final task has been renovating the trailer, to get to the water without losing the boat!

Anyway the help I need is to obtain some of those rubber cone shaped bits that the boat slides onto the trailer. The ones I have are badly worn and no longer roll smoothly, any advice gratefully received. Thank you.

Mack

Hi All,

As a newcomer to the class I think this is really good. When I first found out about the 12 it took a lot of searching to find out this sort of info. I would have really appreciated this type of page to help me!

Rick makes a good point about not knocking other designs leave the 12 to show what its got.

On another thread there were some interesting comments about peoples reaction to the 12 and after having a visitor tonight I can confirm they were really complimentary about the design. This from someone who normally sails a dart 18!

I still haven't managed to sort out any pictures but will do as soon as I can to find out just what I've got!!!!!!

Mack
2966 (nearly ready to sail!!!!)

I agree with you Matt. I was attracted to the 12 for exactly the same reasons I have a 13y/0 who is very keen and a less enthusiastic 9y/o. The 12 seemed to suit our needs exactly and benefits from a very friendly and supportive group here on the forum. If I had wanted all the extra sails I would have gone for plastic! There is plenty on a 12 to keep me busy from the sound of it just staying dry is the initial challenge (although my crew has other ideas!!!).

2966 is now stripped down for varnishing and the chap at P&B was really helpful in sorting out my workshop needs (a la DSM article!).

Still waiting for my 12 owners pack to come through and to get some photos for help in identifing the design.

Mack 2966

Hi Kean,

I am looking into clubs at the moment. I am very lucky being on the doorstep for Middle Nene, Pitsford and Rutland Water. I know that there are N12's at Pitsford and Middle Nene so once the old girl is sorted a bit I will be going down to see what is happening!

Mack

Thank you for the comments. I will try to get some pictures in the next few days.

Mack

Hello Everyone,

I have now aquired my beautiful new boat N2966 . She needs a little tlc and I am looking forward to getting going!

I was interested if anyone knew any of the history of this boat (I cannot wait for the association handbook to arrive) and wondered what I may learn through you!

The boat has a rear bouyancy compartment, I have not seen this on any of the N12 material or pictures I have seen so far, maybe that is a clue to its history!

Does the Ice Cream Man know this boat?

Good luck to you all at the Nationals and hope to meet some of you on the water soon.

Mack