Ian Standingford has been in touch to say that there’s an Essex-built example of the American-designed Seagull design up for sale on Apollo Duck.
Here’s what he says about it:
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Ian Standingford has been in touch to say that there’s an Essex-built example of the American-designed Seagull design up for sale on Apollo Duck.
Here’s what he says about it:
See eBay for prices and details – but be quick, for the auction is only open for another day.
Fowey boatbuilder Marcus Lewis has written to let us know about this for sale offer – which I would guess might be a godsend for someone…
‘I am re-rigging my vintage wooden Folkboat over the winter and converting her to a gaff ketch! I will have for sale a Sitka spruce mast and boom, made to order for me just over a year ago, by Collars.
‘It comes fully rigged.
‘I would be prepared to accept either cash or a shorter wooden mast, and gaff. My new rig will feature a loose-footed mainsail. I am 73 and need a less lively set-up as I tend to sail single handed!
‘Regards, Nick Messinger, SY Oakleaf, Portland’
If you’re interested, email me at gmatkin@gmail.com and I’ll pass the message along.