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F3158
Details
Name
Bullet Train
Usage
Racing
Location
Hayling Island SC
Builder
Fairey Marine
Build date
March 1967
Condition
Excellent Condition
Hull Number
3157
Deck Colour
Varnish Mark IV
Hull Colour
White
More Information
Extra Details
Additional Build Notes
Current Owner
Alex Ogilivie
Known Owners
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Firefly seemingly not initially registered with RYA. Measured at Fairey Marine workshop, 10 March 1967 and certificate issued. Constructed as all varnished Mark II
Ownerships records somewhat uncertain, but thought to be:
1st owner – Mr Evans
c1974 – T Dodd, West Kirby SC and South Staffs SC, named “Catherine Jane”
c1975 – David Pugh – Jones, West Kirby SC
c1977 – Andrew Dunning, Budworth SC, named “Lazyboones III”
c1977 – Richard Sidebotham, Budworth SC, named “Taysee II”
c1979 – John Leyland, Budworth SC
c1983 – Tony Bennett, Chipstead SC, named “Flyby”
c1997 – Richard Geere, Chipstead SC, see F2816, as a restoration project
March 2017 – George Rogers, Tollesbury SC, see F2302
Rebuilt to Mark IV layout and re-launched October 2017, renamed “Catherine Jane”
2018 – the Houston family, Hayling Island SC
June 2023 – advertised for sale with F3414 but display mis – identified as F3185
September 2023 – Alex Ogilivie, Hayling Island SC, renamed “Bullet Train”
History
NFA update 10/2024
Residing Club
Region
South
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