my boats through history

1. VJ racing dinghy "Falcon"
Dad bought this for us boys to learn go sail, by trial and error.
2. Princess 18 t/s "Princess"
The first I bought, sailed hard. 
3. Top Hat 25 "Nikita"
Fitted her out, moored to resolve solo mast raising block.
4. 10' dinghy 
Bought at 12', shortened for use as a dinghy.
5. 8' Inflatable dinghy
Cruising tender to Nikita
6. 10' Surf Cat
A bit of easy fun post marriage
7. B Line kayak
Quick easy afloat during marriage.
8. 14' Maricat catamaran
Easy fun, more sailing kudos.
9. 23' Daydream type, "Tramp"
Donated bycMark Salter
10. Coleman 18' canoe
Fly fishing platform, used in Tax.
11. Hunter 19' t/s "Misty"
Took kids sailing. 
12. Dinghy 8' "Listy"
Tender to Misty
13. Clinker dinghy 
Easier to get afloat, first dinghy cruising boat. 
14. Melanesia 15' Outrigger
Self build, clumsy, but pretty
15. Folkboat 26'
Trying to get serious, until separation
16. Tiki 21'
Another attempt at hippie freedom, clumsy design. 
17. Mirror 11' dinghy "Tilman"
Dinghy cruiser,lot's of miles
18. Clinker 15' "Jacaranda"
Resolve to t/s due to mooring hassles. Great handy boat but no useful space below. 
 19. Folkboat 26' 
Strike two at a serious cruising boat, but no moorings locally.
20. Ness Boat 19' "Ilona"
Hoped for serious cruiser, but wet, tippy, tender
21. NIS18 sharpie "Clancy"
Could be the best boat ever!y serious retirement cruiser.

All these boats I have owned (except the VJ) & sailed. I few I have built, nearly all I have modified.  

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