The Winklebrig Forum

Thanks David

We?ve got the Epropulsion electric motor which we love but, after two weeks on the West Coast of Scotland we?re thinking of buying a petrol motor as well - to give us the extra range which is built into a can of fuel.
Past experience with engines though hasn?t been good and we?re not keen on travelling with it in the car or want to,lie it down in the cockpit.
We always seemed to be wiping up drips and spills!

Hello Gerard,

Until purchasing a Torqeedo electric outboard, I always towed W/B 107, with a Mariner 4 (Weight 25kg) mounted on the transom and never experienced any indication of structural compromise.
Just come off Coniston Water after an exhilarating sail up and down the lake with a really good, fresh SSW'ly breeze, hope to see you on your next visit.
Regards,
David

Does anyone trail their WB with an outboard mounted on the transom?
Is the boat strong enough to support 25kg whilst on the road?

Hello,
I managed to snap my tiller and I'm going to fashion a new one, is anyone able to provide guidance on what wood should be used?

I've looked around on the forum but now found anything specific and Google hasn't turned up as much as I thought.

I have the existing tiller, please see pic.

Thanks

Brig no 10 for sale  -having been on the hard for the last 4 + years. Located in Kent UK.
Been kept under loose cover ( renewed each year) , however she needs a bit of TLC ( rubbing strakes and gunwhales need varnish ) but the hull is very good and the boat very dry even without the cover 

Running rigging is all new. Comes with 4HP mariner 2 stroke and braked roller coaster trailer. Both could do with a service but the trailer brakes work and the tyres  are serviceable .
Mainsail and Jib were new prior to purchase and hardly used
Interior cushions all original and in good condition.

Looking for ?3500 but open to discussion  Email me  for photos or call  Andy on 07450814887.

If the sails are the originals off WB17, they were probably made by 'Performance Sails'. That is the case with Markie WB15

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 😀

Many Thanks
Rolly

Hi,

The only WB called Drifter I can find any info on is WB71 built in 1992.  A WB of that age would have the raised coach roof.  The hull colour is marked as 'Stone' as are a good number of WBs of that age.

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

Many Thanks

Bucklers Hard - great sailing around the Solent, Brixham - great sailing around Torbay.  But in between, rounding Portland Bill with the overfalls, no thank you.  We looked at doing it but decided it was a lot easier and safer trailering between the two areas.  Good slipways available at both ends.