The Winklebrig Forum

Holly has now been sold, thank you to all that showed interest.

Regrettably Holly is for sale no 63. At home in Derbyshire
Full inventory inc 4hp Yamaha.
This winter all new ropes and standing rigging, and rewired
£5700 Ono
Please call Matthew 07917 662959 for more details

What size chain do you use and do you use a rope lashing or a bottle screw or turn buckle . Matt

The Bobstay on Holly is wire 5mm it has frayed I was thinking of replacing with 6mm stainless or Galv chain and 5 mm rope lanyard to secure to bowsprit. It might be safer that a wire slicing the mooring pontoon and the people on it Has anyone done this is there any downside.?

Hi Ross, I have been thinking of a trip to the broads since I brought holly earlier this year. Your article has inspired me to make the effort . If you are planning a trip back next year perhaps let me know and we could have at least 2 winkle Briggs on the broads together. the car park you mention do you think overnight camping in a vw would be allowed or sleep in the boat on the trailer ? Matt

All the ropes on holly are original and past there best. Has anyone ever prepared a list of all the ropes, length ,type, dia etc?

Hi all
As a new winkle brig owner I think it only proper that I come down the broads a right of passage perhaps. I will be arriving Friday lunch and leaving mid day Sunday not sure which weekend yet. Can some one advise the best place to launch ideally a suitable place to park securely my trailer and vw camper. What would be a good explore for the Saturday and a riverside pub overnight for the two nights Are there any weekends that are better than others events etc. All advice gladly received regards matt

I have acquired wb63 which hasn't come with any details of how to rig her. Has anyone got a copy of some original instructions or could do me a diagram