For Sale: British Marblehead designed by Peter Dunkling (SOLD)

John Stoudt is reducing the size of his collection.

He is selling a British Marblehead (vintage sail number 150), designed by Peter Dunkling. Peter is a well-known British model yacht designer who designed V36s, M class, and 10-Raters. The boat was originally a free-sailed boat, and during the complete restoration was converted to remote-control. The boat was in rough shape when it was acquired, as all of the glue joints had separated, and the deck was off of the boat. The original rig was complete and interesting. The jib was attached to a jib club, there was a sliding mast step, and the spars were a group of pieces of aluminum tubing that interlocked so an A, B, or C rig could be installed, depending on the conditions. There were also three sets of sails. All of the original rigging comes with the boat.

This boat was commissioned by an American banker  in London for his 13-year-old son. They lived about a mile from Hyde Park. The son would carry the boat, rig and sails to the park and assemble the boat for the current conditions. At that time, they sailed on Round Pond. Reportedly, this boat was very competitive and has proven to be fast when sailed here locally. It has a 50-in LWL.

The hull was cleaned of all of the original adhesive and reassembled, using West System epoxy, and a new deck was installed. Hull repairs and faring work was done. An electronics board was installed, the rudder rehabbed, and linkage installed. A new high aspect ratio rig with high performance sails was constructed. All new fittings were used throughout. She is a very competitive boat and has sailed in vintage nationals. The boat is complete with electronics, including a Spectrum 5e radio and receiver, and a travel stand. The sails are custom, made from Icarex, a high-performance material.

John is asking $1,500.00. He can be contacted at jstoudt309@gmail.com or 610-316-8695.

The boat is located in Chester Springs, PA 19425