Can anyone help identify this boat?

   I'm coming to the view that the boat is a Blackwater Sprite, as it is too short to be a Brightlingsea or an Emsworth One Design.    Slightly strange it has found its way to Hampshire.   
It seems to be in reasonable condition, so probably worth restoring. 

Any suggestions on how to find someone who would be interested in restoring it? I could advertise it in the usual places  but that might miss the right audience.  I'll try the CVRDA.

(The Sprite association had a web site but it is down at the moment.)

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jcooper Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 16 Dec 15 Location: Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 20	Post Options Post Reply Quote jcooper Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Can anyone help identify this boat? Posted: 28 Feb 22 at 1:00pm
	I'm coming to the view that the boat is a Blackwater Sprite, as it is too short to be a Brightlingsea or an Emsworth One Design. Slightly strange it has found its way to Hampshire. It seems to be in reasonable condition, so probably worth restoring. Any suggestions on how to find someone who would be interested in restoring it? I could advertise it in the usual places but that might miss the right audience. I'll try the CVRDA. (The Sprite association had a web site but it is down at the moment.)

eric_c Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 21 Jan 18 Online Status: Offline Posts: 382	Post Options Post Reply Quote eric_c Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Feb 22 at 1:14pm
	These things tend to be worth more and appreciated more in their home fleets, so I would try contacting any clubs which sail them, or class association if there is one. I wouldn't take our ID as definite though! I'm sure someone at Blackwater SC would forward an email?

Oli Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 23 Mar 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1020	Post Options Post Reply Quote Oli Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Feb 22 at 1:24pm
	looks like a sprite now mostly sailed at the blackwater sailing club
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JimC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6662	Post Options Post Reply Quote JimC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Feb 22 at 2:07pm
	Folks, in my PY database there are thirteen old school style local one designs from the 60s that have 14 in the name. I bet there are at least double that which were in the same sort of size range, and many more that never got as far as published numbers. It looks a bit like an xxx really doesn't cut it: there are so many options. Without some kind of provenance or lucking on someone who is really familiar with the actual class I think the chances of a safe id are not good.

GarethT Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 21 Apr 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 714	Post Options Post Reply Quote GarethT Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Feb 22 at 3:42pm
	Don't think it's an Emsworth one design www.emsworthsailingclub.smugmug.com/Club/Historical/The-Restoration-of-Eva-2013/ www.emsworthsc.org.uk/page/148149 Edited by GarethT - 28 Feb 22 at 4:10pm

Oli Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 23 Mar 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1020	Post Options Post Reply Quote Oli Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02 Mar 22 at 12:26pm
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Mystere73 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 21 Nov 25 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mystere73 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jan 26 at 4:11pm
	Hi, what happened with this boat? I sail one of these at Blackwater Sailing Club and I'd be interested to know if the boat survives...even garden fresh!