The Winklebrig Forum

Hello again Kev,

Though WB#107 is not for sale, you are welcome to come and look over the boat and discuss its attributes as a prelude to viewing a 'for sale' craft.

David
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Hi there Pat, yes I am still looking in earnest

I am having to sell my Winkle Brig ("Brigand" ex "Winkle" as owned by Martin Cartwight of WB fame).  I can email information if you are interested.  She is in "Ready-to-Sail" order and on a mooring at Wells-next-the-Sea in Norfolk.
Pat Arnold

Hello Kev,
In case you did not buy David Bone's No.107 and are still looking for a Winkle Brig, I am about to put No.62 "Brigand" (ex"Winkle") on the market.  I can email details.
Patrick Arnold.

Hello Kevin,
You may well have got yourself a boat by now but, if not, I am about to put my Winkle Brig (No.62 "Brigand", ex"Winkle") on the market.  I can email details but FYI I am in Norfolk (so quite a way from Cornwall).
Patrick Arnold.

Hello John,

Thank you for sharing with us all the sad news of the loss of your Dad.

I only met Eric once, but I can still recall his enthusiasm & keen sense of humour. I can only echo Barend's comments by saying that we will all think of him whilst sailing & working on our WB's. He designed and built a boat which always seems to make people smile.

Thank you,also, for providing your own Winkle Brig website, which I have really enjoyed - and further enhancing your Dad's memory.

All the best


Dom
WB40

Well that was great, wasted a whole afternoon looking at WB videos on YouTube. Gerard the "Sea Jade" videos are inspiring and enjoyable, think I have watched them all now. Can't wait to see one in the flesh, hopefully next week 🙂

We love ours. Sea Jade no.18
As above, loads of space and really easy to handle. Take a look at the video section of the WB website, there is some enlightening material there.

Thanks John,

I really think that a WB is destined to be my next boat and I can't wait to see David's boat in the flesh and confirm what my heart is already saying. Appreciate the help and advice.

Hi Kev,
You will have a fascinating time with David who has an encyclopaedic knowledge of Winkle Brigs and owns a particularly fine example. I have no doubt that he will cover all the relevant topics, but it is worth mentioning a couple of points.
Firstly the WB is an ideal size for trailering and with a suitable swing cradle trailer can be launched and retrieved easily. Any heavier and you need hefty towing vehicles and everything is that much more difficult. Secondly the cabin space is large for the size of boat, the twin drop plates meaning there is no central intrusion . The later boats with an extra 2 inch of headroom makes it more comfortable for tall people. Also the well for the outboard is a good arrangement, it is out of sight and not vulnerable. An electric outboard adds silence, ease of use and a fume free cockpit.
There are numerous other features that make the WB so endearing and I am sure David will tell you all about them. If you do decide to buy one I am sure you will be delighted. Good luck.
John