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by kw.nz
Sun September 3rd, 2006, 11:53 pm
Forum: The Designs
Topic: What a question to ask an owner!
Replies: 6
Views: 31263

Oops - sorry John, I was trying to refer to what I understand is a new edition of Little Ships and Shoal Waters, which I read has been published and contains more info about the eventides...but now I cannot find the reference! In fact, MG seems to have had his books published under several titles..w...
by kw.nz
Wed August 30th, 2006, 10:02 pm
Forum: The Designs
Topic: What a question to ask an owner!
Replies: 6
Views: 31263

Hi John - -thanks for that reply and I hope you had a good weekend. Here in NZ its still winter (8 degrees at night, 16 during the day - -bit like a rather poor UK summer!). I agree a good wood/epoxy boat is about as close to a perfect form of construction as one can get. I don't fancy steel as ever...
by kw.nz
Wed August 23rd, 2006, 2:12 am
Forum: The Designs
Topic: What a question to ask an owner!
Replies: 6
Views: 31263

What a question to ask an owner!

I am planning a trip round the UK, mostly single-handed. I think an MG design is the way to go - partly the romance of his writing, partly the general features of his designs: cruising, not racing; shallow draft; easily handled; wooden (generally)... Here's a question, tho: WHICH design to go for? I...