Finn bits

   I've been offered a finn hull at a very good price but its missing a sail, mast and rudder. Its only a bargain if I can complete the boat with very little more money. Has anyone got any idea where I can look for Finn bits. I've been on the association web site, ebay, apolloduck, boatsoutboards...... where else?

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surf6ne Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 18 Oct 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote surf6ne Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Finn bits Posted: 14 May 08 at 12:52am
	I've been offered a finn hull at a very good price but its missing a sail, mast and rudder. Its only a bargain if I can complete the boat with very little more money. Has anyone got any idea where I can look for Finn bits. I've been on the association web site, ebay, apolloduck, boatsoutboards...... where else?

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: 6660	Post Options Post Reply Quote JimC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 08 at 4:01am
	I bet the RYA Finn program ghenerates plenty of used rigs... Rudders might be a bit more of an issue.

Lukepiewalker Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1341	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lukepiewalker Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 08 at 6:21am
	Probably worth putting a post on the class forum asking around. It depends how old the hull is and what kind of a rig you are looking for. If it's an older hull a few folk probably still have alloy needlespars kicking about. Similar situation with sails. Not sure about rudders but if you don't ask you don't find out!
	Ex-Finn GBR533 "Pie Hard" Ex-National 12 3253 "Seawitch" Ex-National 12 2961 "Curved Air" Ex-Mirror 59096 "Voodoo Chile"

vscott Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 11 Apr 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 181	Post Options Post Reply Quote vscott Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 08 at 9:45am
	Our old finn (1956 No.17, we have the certificate) still has it's wooden mast and boom, complete with wedge - the system used before the kicking strap to keep the boom down. Not for sale, though. We sadly broke the old rudder and the Devotti one looks a bit incongorous - but obviously works really well.
	Mk IV Osprey 1314 Think Again Kielder Water Sailing Club

surf6ne Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 18 Oct 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote surf6ne Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 08 at 8:44pm
	I've posted on the RYA forums too - thanks for the advice so far - keep it coming!