Flying Fish R emerging from shed... one step closre to launching

Long restoration projects tend to become part of the furniture of a workshop... they leave a gaping hole when they finally move out for launching!
There are still some niggly jobs to do now before the big day: checking all the plumbing (this was difficult to do inside the workshop with water) and solar electrics etc.
Props had to be built to transport the spars on top of the boat.

Flying Fish R is getting ready for sail trials!

The new sailing season is fast approaching. We're delighted to say that after months and months of meticulous work, Flying Fish R is getting ready to go back to sea, with several glorious sailing months ahead!

Happy Return for Sale!

We have had three great summers on Happy Return - after her complete 7-year restoration in 2015.
We love her to bits - she is a great weekender for around West Cork - but we would like to move onto something a bit bigger. So, not without regret, we would like to sell her on to a good new owner. We are open to serious offers - please ring us or send us an email if you would like to view her: 00353868243073 ruiandanke@gmail.com

Here some pictures:

Specifications: 

Designer:	Kim Holmen
Builder:	Tucker Brown
Make:	Tucker Brown
Model:	Stella One Design
Year constructed:	1961
Sail number:	84
Berths:	4
No. of engines:	1
Engine model:	Yanmar 1GM
Engine power:	10 hp
Engine hours:	40 hrs
Fuel type:	Diesel
Drive type:	Shaft drive
Length over all:	26' 6"
Hull material: Mahogany on Oak
Hull colour:	White
Keel type:	Full Keel
Displacement:	2 metric tons
Fuel capacity:	4 Gallons

Engine

Yanmar 1GM reconditioned in 2015

Equipment

Yard Trailor - fully serviced
New standing rigging. New running rigging.

Sails & Spars

Mast and boom in spruce.
Sails: 2 mains, 1 genoa, 1 jib, and 1 storm main and jib.

Navigation Equipment

GPS and VHF