‘Talitha’ is for Sale

Offers for ‘Talitha’ are now being accepted at Ebay.co.uk.

To learn more, key the following number into the Ebay search box: 160766035115. She is being advertised at £1,500, but I am open to sensible offers. Why not give it a go? You may be surprised with the result; however, please bear in mind that your offer must be genuine.


Offers over an undisclosed amount will automatically be accepted, and you will be required to pay up.


To see the advert, you may prefer to click this link:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160766035115










True to form, I want to start another project, and to help finance it I’ve decided to part with ‘Talitha’. She is a Sharpy Class, roof rack keelboat designed by Derek Munnion. Best quality materials, including marine plywood were used throughout her construction, and her lateen sail was professionally made by Wilkinson Sails of Burnham-on-Crouch. Her road trailer is included in the sale, along with her paddle, spray apron, seat, painters etc.













Length Overall 15 ft
Beam 2 ft 6 in
Draught Keel down 2 ft 9 in
Draught Keel up 5 ½ in
Hull Weight 85 lbs
Keel Weight 2 x parts 40 + 40 lbs
Sail Area 47 sq ft
Transport By road trailer or on a roof rack


A breakdown of the building costs (approximately £1,600) can be found here:

http://bills-log.blogspot.com/2011/07/cost-of-building-talitha-and.html



You can learn a lot about the boat by visiting these links:


Building ‘Sharpie’ Part 140

http://bills-log.blogspot.com/2011/07/building-sharpy-part-140.html


Sailing ‘Talitha’

http://bills-log.blogspot.com/2011/07/sailing-talitha.html


‘Talitha’s’ Second Sail

http://bills-log.blogspot.com/2011/07/talithas-second-sail.html


‘Talitha’ Sails the Deben

http://bills-log.blogspot.com/2011/08/talitha-sails-deben.html


‘Talitha’ Sails the Deben Part 2

http://bills-log.blogspot.com/2011/08/talitha-sails-deben-part-2.html


If you would like to become ‘Talitha’s’ new owner, please get in touch. You can do this by emailing me: barnacleid at yahoo dot co dot uk.


I have placed an advert in Boats and Outboards with a sale price of £1,700, inclusive of her road trailer and all gear - but not the GPS. Here's the link:

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/sailing-dinghies/sharpy-roof-rack-keelboatsailing-canoe-PAA43411

Please note that I am unable to edit this Boats and Outboards advert without incurring an extra charge; therefore assume an asking price of £1,500 in line with the Ebay listing.

Matt Rutherford

Matt


Fernando Costa, who has frequently commented on items within this blog, recently drew my attention to Matt Rutherford who is endeavouring to sail around the Americas in an effort to raise funds for CRAB, the Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating organisation.


Matt has run into problems with equipment used for generating power, and Simon Edwards is hoping to re-supply Matt with the necessary gear at a rendezvous off Recife, Brasil. Fernando was wondering if anyone could help, and he asked me to make the matter known via my blog.



Here are the relevant links to websites:



Around the Americas Solo (Matt’s website)

http://www.solotheamericas.org/?p=416


CRAB – Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating

http://crabsailing.org/


Fernando Costa’s Appeal

http://estreladalvacabofrio.blogspot.com/2012/02/matt-rutherford-upcoming-resupply-matt.html



Matt has done remarkably well in his endeavours to raise cash for CRAB. His aim is to complete a circuit of the Americas, involving a 25,000 mile voyage, sailing non-stop via the Northwest Passage, anti-clockwise around both North and South America, around Cape Horn, returning northwards along the Atlantic seaboards to Chesapeake Bay.


He left Annapolis on 1st June, 2011, aboard an aged Albin Vega 27 yacht, and proceeded northwards to the Northwest Passage which he sailed through to continue to the Bering Strait and beyond to the Aleutian Islands, becoinge the record-holder for sailing the smallest boat through the Northwest Passage – that’s according to the Scott Polar Institute, University of Cambridge.


Early in January, 2012, Matt rounded Cape Horn to commence the northwards part of the 25,000 mile circuit. He hopes to raise $10 for every mile sailed. If you wish to donate, visit the CRAB website and follow through the process. Monies raised will fund refitting CRAB’s fleet of four sailboats, purchasing new accessible racing boats, and helping with the modification of a fishing boat for wheelchair accessibility.



Text for the Day

Philippians 4:6, 7 ‘Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.’

‘Felicity Ann’ Restoration Project

'Felicity Ann'


Ann Davison was the first woman to sail alone across the Atlantic. She did it aboard a small double-ended wooden sloop in 1952. For a summary of her voyage you can see my article ‘Felicity Ann’, by visiting the link at the bottom of the page, but you would do well to first visit two Sliderocket presentations prepared and presented by Karen Gale telling of the restoration of Ann Davison’s record-breaking yacht.


Penelope Partridge is leading a team of women in Port Hadlock, Washington, to restore the yacht.



Introduction to the Project

http://portal.sliderocket.com/BIRGA/Empowering-Young-Women-While-Restoring-Felicity-A

History behind the Project

http://portal.sliderocket.com/BIRGA/Restore-Felicity-Ann


Karen has entered her Sliderocket presentation in a competition, which if she wins, could net $10,000 towards the restoration of ‘Felicity Ann’.


The yacht is being restored under the guidance of the Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building under their Community Boat Project scheme.



Karen Gale can be contacted at:

Aloft Images

Located in the loft of 637 Water Street

(Lobby of The Water Street Hotel/Pacific Traditions)

Port Townsend, Washington 98368
360.643-1337

Email: karengale.aloft@gmail.com


Text for the Day

Ephesians 6:24 ‘Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.’



Links


Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding

http://www.nwboatschool.org/

http://www.facebook.com/NWBoatSchool?sk=info


Community Boat Project

http://communityboats.wordpress.com/


‘Felicity Ann’

http://bills-log.blogspot.com/2009/11/felicity-ann.html

Bruce Roberts Spray Class Yawl

Spray Class Yawl at Walton


More detail

I don’t think this beautiful Bruce Roberts Spray Class Yawl is for sale. She is a bit unusual, in that she would appear to have ports below the gunwale. Personally, I don’t like this because they constitute a weakness to the hull and they could be vulnerable when the boat heels and the sea conditions are rough.

Joshu Slocum's 'Spray'



Text for the Day

Ephesians 1:2 ‘Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.’


Links


Bruce Roberts Yacht Designs

http://www.bruceroberts.com/


Solo Circumnavigation Record Attempts (with a reference to Joshua Slocum and his ‘Spray’.)

http://bills-log.blogspot.com/2009/10/solo-circumnavigation-record-attempts.html

Badger Class Yacht

Here is a photo of a Badger Class Yacht berthed at Walton Yacht Basin by the Walton and Frinton Yacht Club.


Have a look at my article about the Badger Junk ketch that was owned by Pete and Annie Hill. (See link below)



Text for the Day


James 1:2 ‘My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.’



Link


‘Badger’

http://bills-log.blogspot.com/2009/12/badger.html


Walton and Frinton Yacht Club

http://www.wfyc.co.uk/

12th October 2011 at Hullbridge

All of these yachts were photographed by me on the afternoon of 12th October, 2011. I don’t think there is anything special about them, but they are representative of small yachts that can take the ground. At low water, most of them would touch bottom, which at this location above the slipway at Hullbridge would most likely consist of a mixture of pebbles, small stones and perhaps mud. Boats close to the river banks may settle in mud, but those in the centre of the river where the ebb scours the bottom, would probably come into contact with small stones or gravel. As the yachts are moved by the current or wind they gouge out gullies or pits where they generally settle. Ideally, they should have iron bilge keels to support their weight and to prevent their fibreglass hulls from coming into contact with the abrasive riverbed.






Text for the Day

Deuteronomy 32:39 ‘Now see that I, even I, am He, And there is no God beside Me; I kill and I make alive; I wound and I heal; Nor is there any who can deliver from My hand.’

Gaff Cutter seen at Walton

Any yacht a bit out of the ordinary, then I’m there looking at her to see what I can learn. I stumbled across this small gaff cutter in the basin by the Walton and Frinton Yacht Club. I think she must be someone’s home.










Text for the Day

Genesis 22:13, 14 ‘Then Abraham lifted his eyes and looked, and there behind him was a ram caught in a thicket by its horns. So Abraham went and took the ram, and offered it up as a burnt offering instead of his son. And Abraham called the name of the place, The-LORD-Will-Provide; as it is said to this day, “In the Mount of the LORD it shall be provided.”



Links

Walton and Frinton Yacht Club

http://www.sailingnetworks.com/organisation/view/4747