Boat Register
F1477
Details
Name
Wader
Usage
Varnish, Initial RYA measurement, dated 24 March 1955, noted hull weight at 155lb against class minimum 160lb. 5lb correctors fitted under thwart
Location
East Sussex
Builder
Fairey Marine
Build date
March 1955
Condition
Good Condition
Hull Number
Deck Colour
Varnish Mark I
Hull Colour
Varnish Mark I
More Information
Extra Details
Additional Build Notes
Current Owner
Paul de Salis
Known Owners
.
1st owner – S Goodfellow, Tamesis Club
(Ownership confirmed RYA lists 1969)
July 1998 – reported for sale, Suffolk
October 2020 – advertised for sale, Llandysul, Wales, reported as “Complete, in good and very original condition, Reynolds spars, Fairey Marine buoyancy bags, Ratsey & Lapthorn Vectis terylene sails, combi trailer. Weight correctors still in place under thwarts. Laid up and stored indoors since 2006”
October 2020 – Paul de Salis, presently in store, Lewes, East Sussex
Plans to return Firefly to completely original specification, owner acquiring
period Ratsey & Lapthorn cotton sails and steel centre – plate from F1493
History
NFA 10/2020
Residing Club
Region
Not Given
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