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| CLASS | Atalanta |
| BUILT | April 1958 |
| HULL No. | 72 |
| Condition | Restoring |
| Location | Stafford |
Curlew Boat Blog Posts
 | A68 Curlew restoration project – £2750 inc. trailer and engine 2025 May - Included in the sale:Like new Nicholson 3500 galvanised 4 wheel trailer valued at £3500
Yanmar 1GM10 engine professionally overhauled and painted worth £2200
Mast, boom, standing and running rigging
All the fixtures and fittings needed to complete the boat + some spares
A sound and rot free hull – priceless!
Caveat: I would like to see this historic boat restored ... Comments: |
| Curlew and trailer for sale 2025 May - Bought from a pattern maker (very competent wood worker) 18 months ago as a back to bare restoration project. It has been dry stored in a barn. Has to now be sold due to a change in circumstances. The project is 1/2 way though but very worthwhile completing as the boat’s condition is excellent. Fully ... Comments: |
 | Keel mechanics refurbished 2024 December - Curlews keels and mechanisms have been removed and restored, fortunately a straightforward job as the stirrups had already been upgraded to stainless. The keels are in good condition but have shot blasted and primed ready of epoxy painting and new anodes. Plates and bolts are also in great condition but will get them galvanised again ... Comments: |
 | Yanmar engine rebuilt 2024 September - Engine refurbished rebuilt and repainted. Yanmar GM10
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 | Renovation 2024 September - Old paint removal almost complete, very sound woodwork. next stage keel removal and repainting.
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 | A68 Curlew Atalanta For Sale 2023 September - Currently located at Glasson Sailing Club, Glasson Dock, Lancaster.
Much loved Atalanta. Selling as part of my late father-in-law’s estate.
Last registered 2000.Not been sailed since the beginning of COVID-19.
Will try to detail as much as I can but I am no expert on the Atalantas and only have the knowledge I have from crewing on her.
Firstly. ... Comments: |