Hi Mike,
I have a boom tent, rather than an awning that, given that I haven't used
Just 17 in the last five years and a decision to sell is likely, plus because a boom tent of the kind I have is only likely to be of much use to a Broads sailor so won't necessarily add value to the boat itself, I am prepared to sell it.
It was custom made for me in 2012 by Jeckells (the upholsterers, not the sail maker) at enormous expense. Half the SeaHawks that are sold go for less than the folks who paid for it paid! Luckily I wasn't paying as it was a barter deal for some web design work I did and has only been used once, the week end when the photos below were taken.
You'll see why some people nicknamed it the Eiffel Tower as it was designed to give my six foot frame full standing headroom. The near vertical sides also means it makes dressing in the morning far more comfortable, with space to sit while pulling on socks and shoes and the height to stand to pull up trousers and tuck in shirts. Both sides have perspex windows with roll down blinds, so privacy is maintained regardless of where one is moored.
Both side panels will also roll up, providing a great way of keeping out of the wind regardless of whether one is swinging on a mud weight or moored to a quiet stretch on bank. There's a central zip to the aft panel too, so there's a number of ways you can let the air it to dry it off before packing it away, should it have rained.
You'll also see that it was designed to fit over the boom with the main rolled around it, which I have always found is a convenient way to operate for overnighting on the Broads.
It was made in the hope that it would make week ending aboard more acceptable to Diana, but even with the extra space this allowed to get dressed or place the loo we have just not had the time to use the boat.
You're welcome to come and inspect it here at East Ruston (three miles out of Stalham) before deciding what to offer for it. Unfortunately, it would be difficult to see it erected as
Just 17's mast is currently lying beside the boat.
I'll have to dig around in the cabin of
Just 17 where it has been stored for those five years so give me a day or two's warning of the inspection. I hope it is in the "as new" condition that it was when the boat was last used. The boat itself is not looking pretty these days, after standing for five years, unused, beside the house.
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