FBB 357 "LUCKY LOBSTER"
Clare and I bought Lucky Lobster last July. Unfortunately due to the disappointing weather we only managed to sail her on two occasions last year with the great help of the Skipper, Harry (4) and First mate Elliot (2). I also managed to take her out under motor with the help of Paul Lienti from Chattanooga USA whilst running a warm up race for the F16 Catamaran World Championships being hosted by Mumbles Yacht Club. We are planning to start sailing in earnest during the next week or two.
FBB 357 had been well looked after by it's two previous owners, the first lived near Hereford and the second near Mumbles, South Wales. FBB 357 is a De Luxe model and was originally built by Mike (I'll check out his surname etc). She came complete with a white cuddy & sails, thick 'fender rope' to protect the hardwood gunwhales, oars & rollocks, 3.5hp 2 stroke Yamaha engine and a 5hp 4 stroke Honda engine and a fishermans anchor. Not forgetting a galvansied trailer built by Lizard Trailer Services, Helston, Cornwall (date plated 19/8/88).
Well done with the Blog Mark..
ReplyDeleteI too am a fairly new Bass Boat Owner (Mistress IV) of 6 weeks. Only managed to have her out once for a quick trip to Yarmouth from Lymington up to now, but well impressed with her. Unfortunately I am 'land locked' up here in Sth Yorks so most sails have to be planned in advance. Will post some pics and general info soon. Malc
Hey Mark... I haven't had much time to sail MISTRESS IV since buying her back in Feb. (Landlocked in Sth Yorks) I was hoping to get down to Lymington next week for a couple of days in The Solent and to watch the 'Round The Island" but work as scarce as it is at the moment has come up so have to earn the £'s instead .. huh !! Anyway .. I managed a few days inland boating on the Northern Norfolk Broads last week. not exactly exciting sea sailing but very peaceful and relaxing. & the food and beer wasn't bad either !! (-: take a look here:http://gallery.me.com/malcdeakin#100274 and you will also see my Bass Boat. if I ever get chance for a break down in Sth Wales.I'll let you know and we could hook up. Cheers .. Malc
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