Any information on MG Club 16

   I bought a Club 16 which may have been built by MG Yachts in Scotland, as I know they built a Club 19.I can find no information on it anywhere, so anything would be gratefully accepted - any old MG Yachts employees out there?
I would especially like to know whether the original and standard lifting keel disappeared into the boat completely, or whether the rather crude bulb at the bottom (which is about 6 inches below the bottom when the keel is fully retracted) was the standard?

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DBS Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 12 Sep 17 Location: Bridport Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote DBS Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Any information on MG Club 16 Posted: 12 Sep 17 at 5:35pm
	I bought a Club 16 which may have been built by MG Yachts in Scotland, as I know they built a Club 19. I can find no information on it anywhere, so anything would be gratefully accepted - any old MG Yachts employees out there? I would especially like to know whether the original and standard lifting keel disappeared into the boat completely, or whether the rather crude bulb at the bottom (which is about 6 inches below the bottom when the keel is fully retracted) was the standard?
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catmandoo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 545	Post Options Post Reply Quote catmandoo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Sep 17 at 12:34pm
	ask Jim Abernethy of www.murraycormack.com He worked for Allan Poole and MG yachts in Scotland when your boat was built .


DBS Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 12 Sep 17 Location: Bridport Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote DBS Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Sep 17 at 12:55pm
	I don't know who you are, sir, but by God you have made an old man very happy! Best regards, David
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catmandoo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 545	Post Options Post Reply Quote catmandoo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Sep 17 at 10:54pm
	I used to know Jim well back in the day , they built us a micro 18 once too .and the famous toledo djin seng , i still sail various boats on the clyde .


DBS Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 12 Sep 17 Location: Bridport Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote DBS Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Sep 17 at 10:58pm
	Thanks again. I rang today but he was out surveying, so I have just sent him an email. The pic of your cat is too small to see what it is. I used to follow the C class races, and always wanted an A class, but have to admit that cats scare me rigid! David
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catmandoo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 545	Post Options Post Reply Quote catmandoo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Sep 17 at 1:28pm
	Hi its a one off that john pierce of stealth marine put together for me , we called it a stealth sxl ( super extra large ) and played on hurricane 5.9 sx from which i came from . It is an f18 ht platform with initially f16 rig and sails , the sails have grown over the years ! , i had it built as im of a larger size 118 kgs and wanted something that could compete with two man boats up and down wind whilst having similar schrs to the h5.9 sx which were prevalent in my club . It has been a fantastic boat , a dream to sail and own .


DBS Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 12 Sep 17 Location: Bridport Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote DBS Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Sep 17 at 6:03pm
	Good for you. Sounds a very interesting boat. Where do you sail?
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catmandoo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 545	Post Options Post Reply Quote catmandoo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Sep 17 at 10:32pm
	Helensburgh sc , just north of glasgow on upper clyde