Junk-rigged Golden Hinds, and others - information please.
Posted: Sun February 3rd, 2008, 5:25 pm
Hi
I'm in the late (I hope!) stages of looking for a yacht to buy. A wooden Golden Hind 31 is at the top of my list and at the moment I have three in my sights, ie, I've viewed them and/or got information from the owners or brokers. One of these, an early GH31 needs major restoration including, possibly, a new rig, and, as someone fascinated by junk rig (and a member of the Junk Rig Association), purchase of this one would be an opportunity to fit her with junk rig.
So, the reason for this post; I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who has designed and/or built and/or has any other experience of a junk-rigged GH (or Riptide, WW or Eventide). I notice from the EOG web pages references to 2 GHs, a Riptide, a WW and an Eventide which have been "junked;" if their owners and others interested are willing to have an email or (better?) a Forum dialogue about them it would be good!
One more question; of the GHs I'm looking at two were Hartwell built (1966 and 1968), the other by Terry Erskine (1975). Does anyone know of any significant changes in specification, design or layout details which were introduced by Terry Erskine when he took over?
Alan W
I'm in the late (I hope!) stages of looking for a yacht to buy. A wooden Golden Hind 31 is at the top of my list and at the moment I have three in my sights, ie, I've viewed them and/or got information from the owners or brokers. One of these, an early GH31 needs major restoration including, possibly, a new rig, and, as someone fascinated by junk rig (and a member of the Junk Rig Association), purchase of this one would be an opportunity to fit her with junk rig.
So, the reason for this post; I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who has designed and/or built and/or has any other experience of a junk-rigged GH (or Riptide, WW or Eventide). I notice from the EOG web pages references to 2 GHs, a Riptide, a WW and an Eventide which have been "junked;" if their owners and others interested are willing to have an email or (better?) a Forum dialogue about them it would be good!
One more question; of the GHs I'm looking at two were Hartwell built (1966 and 1968), the other by Terry Erskine (1975). Does anyone know of any significant changes in specification, design or layout details which were introduced by Terry Erskine when he took over?
Alan W