Fairey Huntsman at London Boat Show.

[Huntsman]

For the first time in 40 years the much admired classic Fairey Huntsman will be on display at London Boat Show.

http://londonboatshow.com/Whats-On/New-for-2016/60...

[Boatbuoy]

Hi Ben,

Good news, did this come about as a result of our chat? I've not spoken to the other Oliver for a few weeks, just saw your post on the MBY forum and that was the first I'd heard of it. Glad it's worked out if so.

Olly

[Huntsman]

Boatbuoy said:

Hi Ben,

Good news, did this come about as a result of our chat? I've not spoken to the other Oliver for a few weeks, just saw your post on the MBY forum and that was the first I'd heard of it. Glad it's worked out if so.

Olly

Yes it did, I put your man onto the owner of one of the best H28's.

[Boatbuoy]

[Andy Zarse]

Shame there's no Port Hamble Pacemaker to keep it company. A worthy competitor, designed and built by my late stepfather.

[Huntsman]

Andy Zarse said:

Shame there's no Port Hamble Pacemaker to keep it company. A worthy competitor, designed and built by my late stepfather.

You know Charles has just finished a 3rd Edition of that? and that one of the 29's is for sale needing a bit of love?

Edited by Huntsman on Wednesday 16th December 15:42

[Andy Zarse]

Huntsman said:

Andy Zarse said:

Shame there's no Port Hamble Pacemaker to keep it company. A worthy competitor, designed and built by my late stepfather.

You know Charles has just finished a 3rd Edition of that?

No I didn't. I'll drop him a line. He very kindly always sends me a few copies if he does anything on Pacemaker.

Have you any details on the 29? (Must... Resist...)

[Huntsman]

Andy Zarse said:

Have you any details on the 29? (Must... Resist...)

Sensible price. Ashore in Bursledon. Seller thoroughly decent chap who would be delighted if you bought it given the connection.

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/Classic-Motor-B...

[Simpo Two]

Huntsman said:

Sensible price. Ashore in Bursledon. Seller thoroughly decent chap who would be delighted if you bought it given the connection.

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/Classic-Motor-B...

Only £6K?

Epic photo fail though...

[Huntsman]

Simpo Two said:

Huntsman said:

Sensible price. Ashore in Bursledon. Seller thoroughly decent chap who would be delighted if you bought it given the connection.

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/Classic-Motor-B...

Only £6K?

Epic photo fail though...

She needs a lot of help.

[Steve_D]

Huntsman said:

She needs a lot of help.

Big problems or just a long list of small problems?

Steve

[Huntsman]

Steve_D said:

Big problems or just a long list of small problems?

Steve

Its a wooden boat....

She was afloat and in commission until recently.

Anybody seriously interested should either be competent with looking at wooden boats or find themselves a good surveyor.

[Andy Zarse]

Huntsman said:

Steve_D said:

Big problems or just a long list of small problems?

Steve

Its a wooden boat....

She was afloat and in commission until recently.

Anybody seriously interested should either be competent with looking at wooden boats or find themselves a good surveyor.

Well spotted! I might speak to the broker and go have a look, since I work in Southampton it's hardly out of my way. If I was in the market for something like this I'd probably prefer for a 21'. Still...

BTW I spoke with Charles last night, interesting as ever!