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15th July 2009, 03:38 PM #1Novice
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Hi All,
I'm interested in restoring a Gwen 12 sailing dinghy. I sailed one in the 60s and early 70s. Any information as to plans, available boats and/or gear, would le appreciated
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15th July 2009, 04:09 PM #2
My uncle had one back when, but I've found very little on them recently...Good luck!
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15th July 2009, 11:04 PM #3
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15th July 2009, 11:23 PM #4
Pete (Still Smilin') did Janlyn II up to sell her before he moved to Hobart.
Cliff.
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15th July 2009, 11:37 PM #5
I've always had a soft spot for Gwens and Janlyn II was in the family for 20+ years. I found a kindly person to take her off my hands and I spent a good deal of time and effort and $ to hand her over in good condition. I now sail a Sabre off ond on which is about as close to the Gwen shape as you can get. It's a wonder that so many of these have dissappeared. I hope nobody unearths one in Tassie - I don't want the temptation.
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15th July 2009, 11:37 PM #6
Took a while to find it...
There are some pics of Pete & me in Janlyn II in this thread.
Taken on Tinaroo 3 years ago.Cliff.
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16th July 2009, 09:18 AM #7Novice
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Sorry for any confusion. I don't have one but am looking for a suitable boat to restore.
Have Googled without success
Graeme
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16th July 2009, 10:16 AM #8Novice
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21st July 2009, 10:26 AM #9New Member
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Hi All, It seems Iam not the only one for a passion of the old Gwens. GMoore has been doing a little bit of digging as I had done some time ago and with good sucess. Yes I am considering will I or wont I. lol. cheers
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21st July 2009, 05:56 PM #10
Here's some pics I took about 10-12 mths ago down at he Margate Train south of Hobart. While I was deliberating on her she got sold (thank goodness). Very poor condition but complete with life jackets and trapese harness - and salt from the last sail, and a set of plans!!!. A large hole seemed to indicate the reason for sale???? The veneered deck would have been beautiful in her time. #624 would place her at about 1961-62 I'd guess. So someone in or around Margate has a Gwen. How do we find out who?? Her name was "Rusty".
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21st July 2009, 06:00 PM #11
I've also just finished reading the new book about Iain Oughtred - A Life in Wooden Boats. Iain started sailing Gwens on Sydney Harbour and he has a few nice words to say about them as well as some good pics.
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21st July 2009, 08:31 PM #12New Member
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Hi,Gwen 624 original name is Cresndo witch was owned by the Tilley familly in Launceston. Cheers
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21st July 2009, 10:57 PM #13
Graeme has also emailed me knowing #624 as Crescendo and sailing on the Tamar. Do either of you recognise the veneered deck? ie:the sail may have ended up with Rusty".
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22nd July 2009, 07:58 AM #14Novice
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Yes, Remember the deck like that, Sailed at Deviot sailing Club for years.
Graeme
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22nd July 2009, 12:28 PM #15New Member
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Hi, I have never seen the boat I am only going of the written information I have. What I have dos'nt list a boat Rusty. Maybe the name was changed, I would not think that if the sail had been sold or given away that the new owners would use the same number at least not while competeing in any events.