Boat Register
F1731
Details
Name
Hab Nab
Usage
Varnish
Location
Very Good Condition
Builder
Fairey Marine
Build date
March 1956
Condition
Very Good Condition
Hull Number
1712
Deck Colour
Varnish Mark IV
Hull Colour
Varnish Mark IV
More Information
Extra Details
Additional Build Notes
Current Owner
Chris Martin
Known Owners
1st owners – J Rolls & Miss Alexander
c1968 – Miss G Riddle, Shoreham YC, named “Golden Salamander”
Undated – M Jakeways, Minehead, named “Sophia Fly”
March 1977 – Howard Bates, Hythe and Saltwood SC. named “Hab Nab”
c 1987 – Albert Downes and family – “Sailed by my family on the Broads and local lakes in Essex. Dry stored when not used”
Spring 2018 – owner sadly deceased and Firefly advertised for sale by his son, Andy, with sale proceeds to be donated to a charity. Reported to be complete and in largely original condition.
July 2018 – George Rogers, Tollesbury SC, see F1809, F2302, F2312, F2558 and F3158. Placed in store pending restoration and rebuilding to Mark IV layout for return to active class racing.
March 2019 – George Rogers reports conversion to Mark IV layout, updated fit – out and minor repairs to hull now complete. Advertised for sale.
August 2019 – Chris Martin, Tollesbury SC
History
NFA 08/2019
Residing Club
Region
Southern England
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