I am restoring a pond yacht, built by my grandfather , James Melville and a Mr. Ingram in Tayport, Scotland, in the early 1930s. The hull is 55 inches long x 13 inches at it's widest point ( beam ). The mast is 62 inches tall and the boom is 33 inches long. She weighs 26lb. The measurements and weight and classic lines are consistent with a classic 6 Metre yacht design, popular with model yacht builders in the 1930s.
Friday, 23 September 2016
The Last Entry
This will be My last entry for this blog , it has been fun making it and something to have out there for posterity. More videos will be posted of Grace and My other yachts which can be viewed on My YouTube channel HERE
Thursday, 22 September 2016
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Saturday, 20 August 2016
Aislinn
Aislinn's first sail in 2 1/2 years, conditions were perfect however the weed in the pond is quite bad.
Aislinn 6 Metre Dolphin design.
Friday, 19 August 2016
New 6 Metre
I have been looking for a modern 6 Metre class yacht for a while and finally got My hands on one.
Aislinn is a Dolphin MK 1, a Tony Able build with an RMG sail winch fitted. Cant wait to get her sailing, videos to follow!
Aislinn is a Dolphin MK 1, a Tony Able build with an RMG sail winch fitted. Cant wait to get her sailing, videos to follow!
Friday, 29 July 2016
Arthur's Tony Able 6 Metre
I was happy to help my pal Arthur get his 6 Metre Tony Able design " Helen" in the water. She sails like a dream but can't wait to try her in a stronger breeze!.
Arthur giving his speech.
Helen ghosting on the pond.
Arthur giving his speech.
Helen ghosting on the pond.
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