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    Nice old English Nobby – BATAAN. New member. New Boat.

    Hello BATANN, Thank you for your sound advice. I'll contact some yachting clubs in the Netherlands to discuss organising the sailing experience...
    Post by: JackeBlack, Nov 21, 2011 in forum: Boat Design
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    Nice old English Nobby – BATAAN. New member. New Boat.

    "I am giving all the advice, both good and bad, which I have received about the Nobby serious consideration" –– I mean both good and bad points...
    Post by: JackeBlack, Nov 20, 2011 in forum: Boat Design
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    Nice old English Nobby – BATAAN. New member. New Boat.

    Another Nobby to Ponder. Hello everybody, I have been busy lately with work, but have also spent some time investigating the Nobby and...
    Post by: JackeBlack, Nov 19, 2011 in forum: Boat Design
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    Nice old English Nobby – BATAAN. New member. New Boat.

    Hi BATAAN, Thank you for your reply. I've added some more pictures. She does look very neat overall. But I am concerned about this open cabin....
    Post by: JackeBlack, Nov 11, 2011 in forum: Boat Design
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    Nice old English Nobby – BATAAN. New member. New Boat.

    Hi, I've been looking at a lot of boats over the last few days. Far too many to choose from. And, like you have all suggested the market must...
    Post by: JackeBlack, Nov 11, 2011 in forum: Boat Design
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    Nice old English Nobby – BATAAN. New member. New Boat.

    Another question. The Ziska has no engine. And as I mentioned, the boatbuilder (Butlers) sailed with no engine for 4 years, and I have read of...
    Post by: JackeBlack, Nov 8, 2011 in forum: Boat Design
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    Nice old English Nobby – BATAAN. New member. New Boat.

    Hi BATAAN, Thanks again. I'm not completely against a modern fiberglass boat, at least not in principle. I've worked with plastics, as an...
    Post by: JackeBlack, Nov 8, 2011 in forum: Boat Design
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    Nice old English Nobby – BATAAN. New member. New Boat.

    Thanks BATAAN for your advice and the contact for Mr. Thompson, whom I have e-mailed. I will keep an open mind, and study alternative yacht...
    Post by: JackeBlack, Nov 7, 2011 in forum: Boat Design
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    Nice old English Nobby – BATAAN. New member. New Boat.

    Another question regarding "Buy, don't build". I found this Nobby: http://www.theyachtmarket.com/boats_for_sale/118847/ The seller suggests a...
    Post by: JackeBlack, Nov 6, 2011 in forum: Boat Design
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    Nice old English Nobby – BATAAN. New member. New Boat.

    Hi Peter and BATAAN, Thanks for your input. Much appreciated. Peter I've had a look at the 38' dutch style yacht. Interesting. She's not as...
    Post by: JackeBlack, Nov 6, 2011 in forum: Boat Design
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    Nice old English Nobby – BATAAN. New member. New Boat.

    Don't Build –Buy Hi Frosty, masalai and michael pierzga, Thank you all for joining in the discussion. I'm happy to hear more opinions about my...
    Post by: JackeBlack, Nov 5, 2011 in forum: Boat Design
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    Nice old English Nobby – BATAAN. New member. New Boat.

    Sailplan Milehog and eyschulman made some comments about the sail plan for the Ella Rose, and its limited use, which I would like to learn more...
    Post by: JackeBlack, Nov 5, 2011 in forum: Boat Design
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    Nice old English Nobby – BATAAN. New member. New Boat.

    Thank you eyschulman and Milehog for your comments and recommendations for the Ella Rose. I like her and I am very pleased that you do to....
    Post by: JackeBlack, Nov 4, 2011 in forum: Boat Design
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    Nice old English Nobby – BATAAN. New member. New Boat.

    "Nice old English Nobby for sale in NW WA state. Built as a racer and has always had outside ballast, never had an engine, well rebuilt by skilled...
    Thread by: JackeBlack, Nov 3, 2011, 32 replies, in forum: Boat Design