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    Posted: 23 Feb 12 at 12:54pm
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Originally posted by Hitcher


I believe that the shroud pulling apart has happened on other fireflies in the last few months, however this is second hand information.


Correct.

Unfortunately there can be quality control issues with most (possibly all)  GRP dinghy builders.

What is important is how they respond. I understand Rondar will not quible  if due to sub standard workmanship.
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Was this firefly by any chance a university boat?
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We are having an absolute nightmare so far with Rondar: 6 fireflies to be supplied no later than the end of January (and ordered in the summer last year) are meant to arrive in two batches 'sometime in the next month' , and none with centreboards as they haven't been made yet. At the minute it could ruin our team racing season.
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Originally posted by Hughph

Originally posted by NickA

Not a mention for Hartley Laminates.

Mate of mine has one of their new Ospreys and it's absolutely spot on, nice build and very well fitted out. The wayfarers are well spoke of too (if you like wayfarers  Disapprove)

Of course they don't make anything very "modern" and flash to show off to boat nerds (like us!) ... though I understand that is about to change.

I presume you are talking about the Rebel? Are they even building that now? On their stand at the Southampton and London boat shows I went to their stand to see it and they hadn't bothered to bring it? Instead sticking with wayfarers, wanderers and supernovas? Bit of a shame as I was looking forward to seeing it in the flesh. 

I liked it at the start but looking more into it I am not so much a fan anymore compared to the other potential WSs. 



I've been in and out their factory aplenty (my local chandlers) and have yet to get a glimpse of the rebel.  Lots of excitement in the place but ... as you say ... nothing much to see but wayfarers and (foam epoxy) supernovas.  Probably go the way of that cherub. 
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We've had deck separation problems on fireflies here to.... and also the same problem themeaningoflife had when we ordered a new fleet, they even delivered one boat with a hole in the front bulkhead below the waterline.... 
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Speaking to somebody who works for Hartley, apparently there are a few of them ready, so hopefully soon...
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Funny thing happened today at the boat show, any of the boats I was seriously interested in were built by Ovington, bar the cats. Seeing quite a few of their boats at the show, in various places really emphasised the quality of work they do. The two boat builders in the UK that I rate highest and have a lot of time and respect for are Ovington and Green Marine. No one else comes close. 
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green marine are indeed a class act
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Not building RS in the UK though
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