2805 Blonde On Blonde is for sale. No papers and unsure of design and year but thought Phantom Kipper built at Aln in 1974. Her first owner kindly contacted me back in 2009 but after an IT failure I have lost this knowledge. I'd really appreciate any help.
https://picasaweb.google.com/emandjez/MerlinRocket2805PhantomKipperBlondeOnBlonde#
Posted: 28/09/2011 21:42:16 By: Jez Bretherton |
This was originally owned by Ian Tinker then at South Yorks now Carsington. His number is 0114 236 4687. A Bob Dylan fan with long fair hair in his youth and a white boat- hence Blonde on Blonde.
One anecdote Ian lent the boat for the Pwllheli champs in 74 to a university pal who made the classic mistake on the final day of walking it mast up into a live power cable. The crew were shocked but unhurt the mast was melted through.
Posted: 29/09/2011 08:41:58 By: Geoff Wright |
I didn't realise tink had a youth!
Posted: 29/09/2011 09:57:35 By: chris m |
2805 is definitely a Aln Phantom Kipper built 1973/4. Name changed to "Flaming Bavarian" in 1982 and last known location Dovestone SC.
Posted: 29/09/2011 11:04:45 By: Mike Liggett |
i lent the boat for the champs to Nigel Sidebottom who replaced the mast as the power cables melted a hole in it but didn't replace the main halyard which promptly broke whilst i was in third place at the Bala Open that weekend. Still think he owes me a pint
Posted: 29/09/2011 11:27:05 By: ian |
Further postings on the 'I lent a boat to' theme could prove interesting?
Posted: 29/09/2011 14:04:25 By: Geoff Wright |
Shocking tales but thanks so much for your help!
Posted: 30/09/2011 16:33:38 By: jez |
