Curlew

CLASS/SAIL
DATE BUILT
HULL NUMBER
Atalanta A68
April 1958
72
LAST NOTIFIED INFORMATION (to 2024) /
- Other names
- ConditionRestoring
- LocationStafford
- EngineYanmar 1GM10
- Rig
Comments: 2017 season included Scotland and Ireland..
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Keel mechanics refurbished

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 ...
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Yanmar engine rebuilt

Yanmar engine rebuilt

2024 September - Engine refurbished rebuilt and repainted. Yanmar GM10
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Renovation

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

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. ...
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Sail_No Year BoatName Owner HomePort Condition Rig Engine Notable EVENT Comments
A682024RestoringHull stripped and repairs started. To be finished in varnish.
A682023Ewing, DavidStaffordBought bought after previous owner, of 46 years, died.
A6820172017 season included Scotland and Ireland
A682008Last AOA subscription
A682004New headsail
A682003Yanmar 1GM10
A681998
A681994SailingRejoins AOA
A681981RestoringBoat laid up ashore
A681977Glynn, JohnGlasson Dock
A681970Gedeys, MaxwellCumbriaDate not certain
A681963Legge, JAStaffordshire
A681958CurlewNellis, JGAyrSailing

AOA Bulletin and Press Appearances

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