The Winklebrig Forum

I've seen Gerard's trailer , very smart, I can see why you like the extreme trailers.

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Thanks, I tend not to check the forum too often either 😀

Can I ask what you have instead of the roller coaster?

I use a breakback which almost works very well, but just can't keep the wheels dry as much as I'd like .

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Hi,
Is your trailer still available?

rolly_whatton@yahoo.co.uk
07966186799

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That?s great, thanks so much .
I have sails with number 17, but have suspected for a while that they aren?t the right ones.
The job luff has been modified to hanks, I have and old broken fuller gear, and I actually saw another WB with sail No.17 ?Maud? I think, near Ipswich , plus at 17, I assume that would be the lower roof.

So maybe 71 , or I should check my sails again 😀

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Rolly

Hi .
Is there any info about a boat called Drifter ?
She has cream hull and I think, the higher coach roof.

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Thinking of heading down to Salcombe and Kingsbridge estuary for a few days and/or maybe over to The Tamar , would be interested to hear any recommendations for slipways . Can self launch easily enough but also keen to leave the trailer somewhere safe for a couple of nights while at anchor.

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Rolly

Hi . Would oiling be a mistake ? Osmo oil or Danish ? I like the idea of something that soaks in rather than sits on the timber .

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Will measure carefully and see how it looks
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Rolly

My WB bobstay eye is a single "eye-bolt" type , rather than a U-bolt type that I have also seen .
It turns , rotates, did seem to tighten to a stop , now seems to not ...

Overall, seems lightweight an therefore concerning.

Seems to be below the level of the inner moulding and not visible from inside, which isn't ideal... I guess, to replace with something stronger means cutting through the inner moulding .... which sounds messy and full of risk...

Ideas, thoughts and experiences welcome .

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Rolly

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Hi,
Does anyone know what year and sail number the change to the higher cabin roof was made?
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I did and you're right it did work , although wasn't quick, it took about 2 weeks to find its way through... all well in the end .
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Thanks for comments , I did launch at Swallowtail, Ludham, and you're right , a lovely spot , great people and a great slipway . £35 for launch and parking for the week, but a nice feeling and a safe place for the trailer . Also , as you say , a great location for the north broads.

The OGA guys say they used to sale from Bureside, I should have checked it out as I passed. They say The Lion at Thurne is a good pub too.

I wasn't over impressed with the trailer parking at Sutton Staithe Boatyard, felt a bit like grass at the side of the main road, although the people were friendly. £6 each way , no parking fee,

There was a good slip at Wayford , but only passed by , don't have any info.

Barton Turf Adventure Centre itself, was a good base for the OGA, and good value but slipways not suitable for a Winkle Brig. Cox's boatyard say "no cars on our slip" which I assume means they launch with their tractor, not sure on costs .

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Hi , wondering if anyone has experience of launching at Barton Turf Adventure Centre on the Broads.... slipway sounds tight !?!?

Am thinking to go up there this summer with the OGA , I'll give the yard a call yo chat through , but wondered if anyone has any experience.

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Rolly

Hi John ,

That makes perfect sense to me .
Belt and braces is the best way .

I suspect I'll work towards the same, both forestay and shrouds.

I don't see the point of bottle screws on the shrouds , not on this rig , as long as there's enough articulation in the shackle / lanyard connection to the plates , I suspect a double shackle will be fine .

I'm also working on a long sock , to pull over the mast when lowered, to keep all the lines tidy and dry , so less there is to clutter up , the better .

Thanks , all the best
Rolly