Mike Hall Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Hi all Earlier this year I purchased a new project (someone hit me with a big stick ) I bought the boat towed it back from devon and set about working on it and as usual found more rot than i needed to find so eventually i ended up with just a bare hull she is 21 ft long with a beam of 7 foot approx sizes and made from grp (except all the topsides which were in ply and hardwood . Any way I am trying to track down the maker of the hull (No Name plate) so far i have narrowed it down to possibly being the hull very much like a parkstone bay which were i believe built by F C Mitchell at the then named Mitchells boat yard in Poole any one out there with any info on these boats Photos Publications sales mags etc hiding in the loft ? One of the things i'm trying to determine is size of inboard to use it has at present a sabb 10 hp single cylinder diesel whis although i love the sound of am thinking is not really going to have enough steam for my intended use out in the bay and around to swanage etc.I have already made a new grp cabin/wheelhouse and rear deck and am in the process of making moulds to form new gunnels still lots to be done (looking back it would have been easier to bought a new hull moulding gone from there )!! a few pics added for you to see of work so far All your thoughts and comments welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hall Posted September 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 the first pic shows boat as I purchased it second shows the new cabin/wheelhouse moulding sat on the boat (i built a mould first then layed it up ) third is a view of inside when stripped out still a lot of work to do and a long way to go but should be a lovely boat when finished if enough interest i will add more photos of the build as i go Paul J 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Also looks similar to an Islander 21 - which I believe were built on the Isle of Wight until the mid 70's. If you go to the bottom of Turks Lane in Poole - find your way down to the Sea Scout's building - next to what used to be Lathams Booatyard - you may find a number of the Parkstone Bay boats on the hardstanding, together with a number of knowledgeable people who own them. May not be of benefit to stick a bigger engine in the boat - they have a displacement hull which may limit the top speed anyway. Mine was 6 Knots - so takes a long time to get anywhere unless you go with the tide! Good Luck with the project! Neal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Agree with Neal by putting larger engine in all you would gain would be a larger fuel bill with very little if any additional speed. Ideal boats for pottering around the harbour maybe down to the pier or Old harry but would take forever to get anywhere else. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Hi I work at Parkstone Yacht Club and have six of these in a row on the first pontoon in our Yacht Haven, plus a few on the moorings and other berths. A lot of the original ones had mercedes diesels from build about 40HP. If you want to come and have a look please get in touch, or I could put you in touch with the class captain who would happily answer your questions Charlie 01202 738824 work charlieannear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hall Posted September 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Also looks similar to an Islander 21 - which I believe were built on the Isle of Wight until the mid 70's. If you go to the bottom of Turks Lane in Poole - find your way down to the Sea Scout's building - next to what used to be Lathams Booatyard - you may find a number of the Parkstone Bay boats on the hardstanding, together with a number of knowledgeable people who own them. May not be of benefit to stick a bigger engine in the boat - they have a displacement hull which may limit the top speed anyway. Mine was 6 Knots - so takes a long time to get anywhere unless you go with the tide! Good Luck with the project! Neal Hi Neal yes I am aware of it being a displacement hull and not going to be a fast boat i have bought some books on working out what hp engine to use but at the moment the maths involved is going to take a while to sink in fuel economy is what is important for me to get maximum use from a boat if i have to find £ 50 to £100 pounds a time to go out any distance it's not going to get much use (Ialso own a shetland with a rather thirsty merc 75 on which is costly to run ) 2 things i put on the paper when looking to buy something more deck space ie for more people and fuel economy oh and one thing not on the paper fell in love with the boats shape too! .I know she will be a plodder but not sure if the day came when needed to punch tide back through the ferry the little sabb would be up to it although this little motor is virtually indestructable and will go on all day on very little fuel.not looking for speed just enough grunt to get home if conditions change like they tend to do every now and then if when finished i find she doesent do everything i would like her too i consider it like a piggy bank and although will never recoup cost of labour she will only increase in value so when sold will have a little more cash to buy something a little better time will tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hall Posted September 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Hi I work at Parkstone Yacht Club and have six of these in a row on the first pontoon in our Yacht Haven, plus a few on the moorings and other berths. A lot of the original ones had mercedes diesels from build about 40HP. If you want to come and have a look please get in touch, or I could put you in touch with the class captain who would happily answer your questions Charlie 01202 738824 work Hi Charlie many thanks for the invite would love to come and have a look and a chat is always good too the more boating info gained the better never stop learning will call soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 I can't see how a bigger engine will help at the harbour entrance in a displacement craft. If max hull speed is 6 knots then with 3 knots of tide your sog will be 3, but you are doing 6 and as you say, a bigger engine wont give you more. Calculator for speed: http://www.psychosnail.com/boatspeedcalculator.aspx or http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/technical/hullspeed/hullspeed.htm I guess the guys at PYC should be able to offer advise for the best engine for your requirements. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 I had an 18ft Plymouth Pilot with a 17hp inboard and 5hp aux outboard. The inboard would travel all day at between 6 & 7 knots on about a thimble of fuel. The speed didnt improve after about 2,000 revs so It was probably only using about 10hp at its most efficient. My 5hp outboard used to get me to very nearly the same speed but much noisier:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 See PM about contact for more information here is the picture of one of the views from my office Kingfisher 126 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Are you trying to make us jealous Charlie? I'm not sure if I would get any work done with that view!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher 126 Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Have you got any jobs going Charlie, what a view to look over allday! Puts the goldfish bowl I have to sit in to shame! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Just another day at the office! What a lovely view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ospreyman Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 See PM about contact for more information here is the picture of one of the views from my office hi Charlie you do not know how many memories that picture has just brought back, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 And I sit opposite the sewage farm at Fleetsbridge ! ! Pooooh ! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher 126 Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Now that paints a nice picture Jim!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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