Dinghy Identification

Hi! I have a GRP dinghy from early 70′es (?) whichI have not been able to identify so far. Can you help? It’s a GRP hull and deck, ~13 feet, wooden mast and boom, wooden centre board. looks partly like a Gull, partly like a wayfarer, partly like a ?? etc. I expect it to [...]

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On April 18th, 2010, posted in: Boat Identification by

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Topper Centerboard

Help! My Topper centreboard and rudder have gone missing. I bought the dinghy second-hand and am in South Africa. I am so upset that I haven’t searched local sites yet – but perhaps you are aware of a source where I can get replacements? Many thanks. Alan Mann

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On April 8th, 2010, posted in: Sailing dinghies by

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Solo Dinghy No 97

Could anyone tell me if Solo sail no. 97 is still around only I built it many years ago but had to sell it to get married. By the way, it was a good swap. Bill Morris

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On April 8th, 2010, posted in: Sailing dinghies by

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Rudder for Super Graduate

I have a Supergrad and recently snapped the rudder which was lost. Where can I get a template for making another ? Thanks

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On December 10th, 2009, posted in: Sailing matters by

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The Even Keel Project

Just added an article to Go Sail about the Even Keel project. A very worthwhile project which provides sailing experiences for those with disabilities and disadvantaged children.

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On November 20th, 2009, posted in: Sailing matters by

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Bailers for Enterprise dinghy

We recently bought an Enterprise built by Bell Woodworking sail number 8000 + and it has vertical conical self balers about 25mm diametre, does anyone out there no how these work, there seems to be no working parts? It is possible that these are damaged or have something missing, so does anyone know if are [...]

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On November 11th, 2009, posted in: Sailing dinghies by

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Boat / Yacht manuals and photos

Due to the amount of requests we are currently receiving, we are looking to acquire any boat or yacht manuals and handbooks to accompany our listings on our main site. Go Sail. If you have boat or yacht manual in electronic format or any photos please send them to info@go-sail.co.uk Many Thanks

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On September 17th, 2009, posted in: Sailing matters by

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Enterprise Handles

i have just bought my first Enterprise which i am restoring resdy for next years sailing..only problem is that the wooden bow handles off the deck are missing!! can any one tell me where i can get new ones, …thanks

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On June 30th, 2009, posted in: Sailing dinghies by

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Enterprise vs GP14 Vs Wayfarer

Hello, I am considering a number of boats as a family day sailor which has the potential to do more if need be. I am currently looking at the Enterprise, GP14′s and Wayfarers. People have said that a fiberglass Enterprise would be easier to launch compared to a GP14 or Wayfarer, however ‘may’ be just [...]

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On June 25th, 2009, posted in: Sailing dinghies by

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Enterprise Setup

My 1963 Enterprise is in tiptop condition and can carry my weekend camping gear (if I stay upright) whilst moving along at a good clip. I have a question though; what will be the difference be (sails, mast, boom etc)when she is in racing or cruising mode?

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On June 20th, 2009, posted in: Sailing matters by

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