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F562
Details
Name
Pobble
Usage
Location
Not Known
Builder
Fairey Marine
Build date
January 1949
Condition
Not Known
Hull Number
573
Deck Colour
Hull Colour
More Information
Extra Details
Additional Build Notes
Current Owner
Present owner not known
Known Owners
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Thought to be the first hull built with an imposed modification to move shroud anchorage points and leads thro the side decks 6 inches aft, to increase stability of the rig, especially downwind in a breeze.
Anchorage point for the kicking strap to the boom moved forward 6 inches to improve access and space for the crew. The original slot to be covered with a permanent blank.
It seems these changes to the class specification were imposed and all Fireflies constructed previously would require modification to remain class legal. The necessary kits were made available by Fairey Marine at nominal cost
1st owner – Mr Wetherall, Parkstone YC
Date uncertain – Hon Patrick Back QC, Bosham SC, see F2660
c1966 – ICF Warley, West Wittering SC
History
Residing Club
Region
Not Given
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