Gambol

CLASS/SAIL
DATE BUILT
HULL NUMBER
Atalanta A17
April 1957
18
LAST NOTIFIED INFORMATION (to 2024) /
- Other names
- ConditionStoring
- LocationSandbach, Cheshire
- EngineYanmar SC
- Rig
Comments: Based on Windermere for a few years in the 1970s. Famously finished with orange trim for a few years in the 1990s. Beautifully and fully restored in the the 2000s and cruised on the South Coast and trailed to the Med.
862 views
Why not contribute to A17's blog?
Ex Owner? Register incorrect? Story to tell?
If you have information about or photos of this boat we would love to add them to the boat history. - please use this form
Browse the archive for this boat below.
o Gallery - photos through the years
o Blog and Forum Topics - contributed photographs and commentary
o Register - key changes through the years
o Press Appearances - AOA Bulletin and public media articles
o AOA Trophies and Awards

Gallery

(Scroll in the box or Click Here for larger window)

1 2 3

Contributed Blog

(Scroll in the box or Click Here for larger window)


A17 Gambol - £9,350 WITHDRAWN FROM SALE

A17 Gambol – £9,350 WITHDRAWN FROM SALE

2016 July - The wonderful A17, Gambol, is for sale. Gambol has had much work done by Simon Garrett and is in great condition. Asking Price £9,350 Currently Lying Under Cover a Few Mins From J17 M6Part 1 registered, Gambol is on the National Small Boat Register Database No 2155 3/4 Rig Yanamr 2GM20FC with Brand new 2014 PRM 150 hydraulic gearbox Doyle ...
Comments:

A17 Gambol is for Sale

A17 Gambol is for Sale

2014 December - Asking Price £9,350 Currently Lying Under Cover a Few Mins From J17 M6Part 1 registered
Comments:

A17 Gambol Winter Home

A17 Gambol Winter Home

2014 February - A17 Gambol Winter Home. Photo: A17 Gambol Plans For Winter Home – Real Men only Reference In Case of extreme Emergency after The Event! Winter
Comments:

2013 A17 Gambol in France

2013 A17 Gambol in France

2014 February - 2013 A17 Gambol in France. Photo: A17 Gambol On The Ferry June 2013 – Who Says Cossing The Channel Is Difficult (Question Mark).
Comments:

A17 Gambol 2013/14 Winter Projects

A17 Gambol 2013/14 Winter Projects

2013 December - It has occurred to me (after my gearbox issues) that it might be good to share projects being tackled in real time as it’s very likely that others may be contemplating or tackling the same one. A few words & pictures may ease the pain for the next
Comments:

PRM Gearbox

PRM Gearbox

2013 December - PRM Gearbox. Photo: A17 Gambol – A Trio of PRM 150 Gearboxes.
Comments:

A17 Gambol-Wrong Gearbox Reduction

A17 Gambol-Wrong Gearbox Reduction

2013 December - Finally last Friday my replacement exchange PRM 150 hydraulic gearbox (needed because the original feathering prop on Gambol is left handed & the Yanmar 2GM20FC I re-engined Gambol
Comments:

2012 A17 Gambol Summer

2012 A17 Gambol Summer

2012 December - 2012 A17 Gambol Summer. Photo: A17 Gambol Newtown Swimming Summer 2012.
Comments:

2012 Autumn A17 at Beaulieu for half term

2012 Autumn A17 at Beaulieu for half term

2012 December - 2012 Autumn A17 at Beaulieu for half term. Photo: A17 Gambol Sailing in Solent Half Term 2012.
Comments:

A17 New Chain Plates 2012

A17 New Chain Plates 2012

2012 June - A17 New Chain Plates 2012. Photo: A17 New Chain Plates Finished June 2012 – Rust Free Topsides This Season?.
Comments:

2011 A17 Gambol Engine replacement and maintenance

2011 A17 Gambol Engine replacement and maintenance

2011 December - 2011 A17 Gambol Engine replacement and maintenance. Photo: A17 Gambol Yanmar 2GM20FC in Pieces Spring 2011.
Comments:

2010 A17 Gambol's Year

2010 A17 Gambol’s Year

2011 December - 2010 A17 Gambol’s Year. Photo: A17 Gambol’s Tri Lens Radar Reflector – As detailed page 44 2009 – 2010 Annual Bulletin.
Comments:

2008 A17 Gambol East Coast and Holland

2008 A17 Gambol East Coast and Holland

2011 December - 2008 A17 Gambol East Coast and Holland. Photo: A17 On Trailer Raising Mast Suffolk Yacht Harbour 2008.
Comments:

2008 A17 Gambol Toe Rail replacement

2008 A17 Gambol Toe Rail replacement

2011 December - 2008 A17 Gambol Toe Rail replacement. Photo: A17 Refurbishment of Toe Rail 2008.
Comments:

2007 A17 Gambol Summer cruising

2007 A17 Gambol Summer cruising

2011 December - 2007 A17 Gambol Summer cruising. Photo: A17 Gambol Oban 2007.
Comments:

2007 A17 Gambol at Beale Park

2007 A17 Gambol at Beale Park

2011 December - 2007 A17 Gambol at Beale Park. Photo: A17 Gambol Beale Park show 2007.
Comments:

2007 A17 Gambol Keel Box repairs

2007 A17 Gambol Keel Box repairs

2011 December - 2007 A17 Gambol Keel Box repairs. Photo: A17 Starboard Aft End of Keel Box In Poor Way 2007.
Comments:

2003ish A17 Gambol at Brightlingsea

2003ish A17 Gambol at Brightlingsea

2011 December - 2003ish A17 Gambol at Brightlingsea. Photo: A17 Gambol Brightlingsea 2003ish.
Comments:

1976 ish A17 Gambol

1976 ish A17 Gambol

2011 December - 1976 ish A17 Gambol . Photo: A17 Gambol in Foreground Not sure When or Where.
Comments:

References in Forum Topics

(Based on contributors tagging their posts with the sail number e.g. A71, 31/3)

'; None

Register

Register incorrect? Missing some information? Use this form to let us know (form opens in new tab)

Ownership history is available only to members of the AOA
or by exception in response to an enquiry through the Contact Us link at the foot of this page.

Sail_No Year BoatName Owner HomePort Condition Rig Engine Notable EVENT Comments
A172022Boat requires some restoration work. Some holes in the aft deck. Cover to be replaced pending restoration in the future.
A172020StoringOwner decides to keep boat which is stored under covers at home.
A172015
A172008Awarded Sinclair trophy for services to the AOA
A172007SailingShown at Beale Park Traditional Boat show
A172004Garratt, SimonSandbach, CheshireRestoring
A171996SailingPurchase mast, keels and bits from A186 and the boat is relaunched.
A171992Jenkins, Marshall & MargaretBrightlingseaRestoring
A171991StoringFor sale, engine only 10 hours, needs work to skeg, keelband. Almost new sails. Wooden mast needs attention. Trailer.
A171987Reported as not sailed for some years due to health issues.
A171985Yanmar SC
A171975Windemere
A171965Dickenson, CJBeaumaris
A171963Taylor HM & Johnson TAS
A171962Takes part in the AOA Yarmouth-Cherbourg race organised by Bernard Argod (Paris importer)
A171959Taylor, HB
A171957GambolSmith, TKeighleySailingSold on to Johnson, HR

AOA Bulletin and Press Appearances

ArchID Type AClass Category Ref Page No Title ABoat ABoat_Name Author APages AComments APrice ASort Link
533Bulletin26, T,F,31e. Rig, Sails and Tuning1999-0030The Loop Reefing LineA17GambolJenkins M210Link
614Bulletin26, T,F,31d. Engines2007-0842Engine problems on the East CoastA17GambolGarrat S210Link
1,358Press26, T,o. General2007-08-ST43Beale Park - It’s Bigger and Better!A17, T100Sailing Today. 1 page review of Beale Park show with a very positive paragraph abput the atalanta presence there with mentions of A17 & T1000Link
645Bulletin26, T,F,31k. Exterior - Mods, Equipment & Gadgetry2009-1044Radar ReflectorsA17GambolGarrat S210Link
687Bulletin26, T,F,31k. Exterior - Mods, Equipment & Gadgetry2012-1324Fitting LED lights to the toerailA17GambolGarratt S210Link
680Bulletin26, T,F,31o. General2012-130Cover - A17 Gambol on the beachA17Gambol110Link
698Bulletin26, T,F,31o. General2013-1413Building a Stimson winter shedA17GambolGarratt S410Link

Trophies

wdt_IDtrophyyearawardedtosailnoboatnameaward
wdt_ID trophy year awardedto sailno boatname award
173Sinclair2007Simon GarrattA17GambolServices to the AOA: Beale Park Boat Show