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Jackrat
Complete with road trailer ,sails, aluminium mast, 2 booms (1 aluminium, 1 wood), rudder, kedge, oars, rowlocks, floorboards & bespoke cover by Ratsey Sailmakers. Checking/replacing the buoyancy bags will be the responsibility of the purchaser.
Some work is required on this boat. Minor cracks in the hull have been repaired with ‘West’ epoxy and it requires some repainting. Internally, some woodwork (ribs and floorboard supports) need refitting. The planking is mostly stripped ready for varnishing or repainting . An enthusiast with the right skills will achieve a classic, well designed and well built boat for cruising or racing. The sails (2 mainsails different sizes, Genoa and spinnaker) are in usable condition for cruising but may have to be replaced for racing. The boat cover has some rodent damage and will need repair. The mast has a curvature but has been sailed like this for years.
SA62 5RB (Pembrokeshire)
£250
Rattenbury
John
john@rattenbury.com
01437 731651
03/07/2017
13/12/2019
A while ago she took some damage to the planks and ribs from the trailer and I made some effort at repairs, slowly and not very successfully with a further setback when I broke my ankle. As you know, I advertised her but have had no takers. I'm not sure how it came about but it occurred to me a museum might be interested. I expect you know there is a dayboat in the Swansea museum.
I contacted the West Wales Maritime Heritage in Pembroke Dock and to my delight they said they would take it as a donation. They set about restoring it but there was a setback a couple of weeks ago when they announced they couldn't make it seaworthy but would add it to their display collection. It was built in Caerleon so is a Welsh craft. In return, I go down once a week and help out as a volunteer. I have one or two pictures which I can send you. |