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by jimsumberg
Sun March 10th, 2024, 9:54 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Calling all GH26s...
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Calling all GH26s...

I would like to put together a list of the 14 GH26 boats and their current locations. So far I have: No. 9 - Iris of Glenarm, based ??? No 12 - Clementine (formerly Clementine of Hamble; Bonnie), based Manningtree, Essex No 14 - Kinvara, based ??? No ?? - Swatchway Rambler, based Pin Mill, Essex No ...
by jimsumberg
Sat February 17th, 2024, 3:49 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Removal of Treadmaster
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Removal of Treadmaster

Until this week the decks and cabin top of GH26 Clementine were covered with what looked like the original Treadmaster. It had been (poorly) painted a couple of times, and looked pretty nasty. I concluded there was no way of rejuvenating it. There has been a lot written about how difficult it is to ...
by jimsumberg
Fri August 25th, 2023, 6:54 am
Forum: General Board
Topic: Topside paint
Replies: 3
Views: 68183

Re: Topside paint

I am in a very similar situation with GH 26 Bonnie, a painted GRP hull that is in need of renewal. This spring I used Epifanes monourithane (single pot) paint on my Fairey Atalanta 26, and was very impressed. I will probably use the same on Bonnie. The Treadmaster on Bonnie's decks has also been pai...
by jimsumberg
Fri August 25th, 2023, 6:41 am
Forum: General Board
Topic: Golden Hind 26
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Golden Hind 26

I recently purchased GH 26 (Bonnie, formerly Clementine of Hamble), sail no. 8, and will be moving her to Wrabness on the Stour River. Built in 1981, she is cutter rigged with a plank bowsprit. I am very interested to make contact with other GH 26 owners. Thanks, Jim Sumberg, Manningtree