Oh for another top hat

[Rod]

I recently took a step down to a micro cruiser and sold Seamonkey plus cash for a 4 metre John Welsford "Fafnir".regrettably so. My body is not as nimble as it once was and finding the much smaller boat far tool light. Was thinking of possibly a northerner or compass 28 but a good one nears $20000 or more.
Can't find anything as good as the top hat but with an extra few feet so I might be looking for another one but this time must have a good diesel motor, don't care mik 1,2 or 3 as long as it is in very good condition. There is a nice mik 1 at Callala Bay for $14500, another at Brooklyn for $11000, both with good diesels. Contact me if you are considering selling yours and it suits. Seamonkey has the best internal fit out in my opinion so something set up with all controls back to cockpit would be good. Chart table and porta loo in lieu of pump out would be preferred. Although the outboard performed well the constant noise on a long trip was unforgivable, even a new 4 stroke.

[Ianb]

Rod- good timing- Bear has Egret II on the market.

[Rod]

I wish that I had known egret was for sale a week ago. Have just purchased a Mki from Callala Bay, Jervis Bay. Will collect in a few weeks and post pictures.

[bearmcnally]

Hi Rod
Congratulations on your purchase gotta love the Mk1 very pretty

Egret II Is a very very original Mk1 and would suit someone who likes to restore . Don't get me wrong I sail her heaps but nothing over 15 Kts due to her age . Original sails .mast and rig !
Like I said,She has a near new 10 Hp Yanmar new fuel tank but that's about it .

Regards Bear

PS As you will discover Mk 1's are the best 1