Dinghy development: Grad

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Topic: Grad

Posted By: Pabs
Subject: Grad
Date Posted: 26 Feb 10 at 1:01pm

Hi, I am looking for Graduate 2956 its a called Magic round about and use to be gray. Any info would help? I raced it in my first ever nationals at Bala and with the next nationals being at Bala i fancy giving it a go again.

Alternativly any one know of a Alpha grad rotting away in a dinghy park that needs disposing of? Or anyone willing to lend me one i have a suite of sails avaliable just not the boat.

Cheers

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Boatless and Clubless

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Posted By: winging it
Date Posted: 26 Feb 10 at 1:21pm

I know someone who has several grads in their garden. I will enquire for you.

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the same, but different...

Posted By: winging it
Date Posted: 26 Feb 10 at 2:42pm

Your boat was last seen at West Oxfordshire SC. You can get lots more info on the class website. Hope this helps,

Nessa

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the same, but different...

Posted By: drifter
Date Posted: 26 Feb 10 at 3:37pm

Originally posted by winging it

Your boat was last seen at West Oxfordshire SC. You can get lots more info on the class website. Hope this helps,

Nessa

That was 2955 at WOSC-I owned it for years. Now upgraded to 2880!

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Stewart

Posted By: Merlinboy
Date Posted: 26 Feb 10 at 6:00pm

I wouldn't mind finding 2718 if anyone knows where t might be!! My Dad bought it and renovated her for me in about 1990 (ish) I would love to get hold of her to race with my daughter instead of the mirror!!

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Posted By: Pabs
Date Posted: 26 Feb 10 at 6:47pm

I tried to find info on the website all i could get was the builder which i knew. Tried to register on the form but to no joy there..

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Boatless and Clubless

Posted By: Mark Antony
Date Posted: 27 Feb 10 at 6:14pm

Originally posted by Pabs

Hi, I am looking for Graduate 2956 its a called Magic round about and use to be gray. Any info would help? I raced it in my first ever nationals at Bala and with the next nationals being at Bala i fancy giving it a go again.

Alternativly any one know of a Alpha grad rotting away in a dinghy park that needs disposing of? Or anyone willing to lend me one i have a suite of sails avaliable just not the boat.

Cheers

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The Grad has come on leaps and bounds in the last few years and has almost entirely moved on to the big top main. I mention this as your old suit of sails probably won't be the equal of the new sail plan.

My view is that in their upgraded form they make a perfect junior, or parent/child development boat; especially on small waters

Posted By: Pabs
Date Posted: 27 Feb 10 at 6:48pm

Mark,

I have spoke to rooster and they are willing to charter me a set so should be okay just need the boat

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Boatless and Clubless

Posted By: winging it
Date Posted: 27 Feb 10 at 8:51pm

I think there's one on ebay right now, and also apollo duck.

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the same, but different...

Posted By: Jon711
Date Posted: 28 Feb 10 at 9:50am

I must admit, I would also like to find my first boat, Grad 2150..

Jon

Posted By: sargesail
Date Posted: 28 Feb 10 at 9:32pm

I would like to find my first Grad (1536 Buttercup) and get out the petrol and a lighter!

But my second, Warrior was lovely!

Would be great to do some more Grad stuff. Kids about the right weight soon!

Posted By: GRIM63
Date Posted: 22 Feb 16 at 12:03am

I've just found your post on this site. I thought you'd like to know I have this dinghy. I bought her off a guy at the Weaver Sailing Club about 7 years ago. I sail her with my wife and grandson, still on the Weaver. It would be great if you could tell me some of her history.

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GMM