JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS

S/H Boats & Trailers. Chandlery. Boat Storage SCOW - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Scow Nationals 2019 Video. The first Scows were built in early 1900's and quickly proved successful as both a sailing and rowing dinghy. It was so ideally suited as a tender to larger yachts that many builders along the East and South Coast built Scows. It was also one of the first dinghies to change successfully from clinker to construction in S/H BOATS & TRAILERS Jester is a rare classic 1970’s Seafire racing dingy. She was found rotting in a field in October 2018 and completely rebuilt in 2018/19. Dimensions Length 14 feet Beam 5’8 inches. The fibreglass hull is sound and the decks and topsides have been rebuilt with 6mm marine ply. The hull and cockpit have been painted with multiple coats of

TROLLEYS & TRAILERS

SCOW LAUNCHING TROLLEY MKII - - - For over 30 years Our stainless steel launching trolley has been a must buy for nearly all Scow owners. We have now developed a modified trolley specifically for the Lymington River Scow which gives the boat more support, is better balanced and gets over the problem of the wheel rubbing on the hull if not positioned correctly. MAGNUM - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS The Magnum Series By John Claridge & Mervyn Cook This dynasty of designs belongs to the greats in International Moth history. Built in ‘tortured’ ply construction, their ultra-light ply development construction generated the maximum double-curvature possible in the underwater sections. PRAM - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Lymington Pram The original much loved Lymington Pram was designed and built by Lymington boat builder Dan Bran in 1922 specifically as a class boat for the Lymington Yacht Club.

LIGHTNING 368

Lightning 368 Join the discussion on the Lightning 368 Facebook Group Official Class Website: lightning368.org Originally designed and built by the innovative Mark Giles this light, fast, exciting single hander has for 40 years been a favourite for many helms and clubs.

BRITISH MOTH

British Moth: Official Class Website: https://www.britishmoth.co.uk/ British Moth Price list - - - Thousands of young people have learned to sail in the British Moths

BRITISH MOTH PAST

British Moth By Mervyn Cook & John Claridge These hulls are built to the millimetre of the tolerances allowed by the class measurement rules, and strictly to the minimum weight.

POD FITTING GUIDE

Mechanically fix them to the up-stands with counter-sunk screws diagonally through the wooden blocks. Step Six: Check the pod still fits, then using polyester paste, secure it to the packers. Step Seven: When secured, remove excess filler and screw the pod to the

packers.

JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS

S/H Boats & Trailers. Chandlery. Boat Storage SCOW - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Scow Nationals 2019 Video. The first Scows were built in early 1900's and quickly proved successful as both a sailing and rowing dinghy. It was so ideally suited as a tender to larger yachts that many builders along the East and South Coast built Scows. It was also one of the first dinghies to change successfully from clinker to construction in S/H BOATS & TRAILERS Jester is a rare classic 1970’s Seafire racing dingy. She was found rotting in a field in October 2018 and completely rebuilt in 2018/19. Dimensions Length 14 feet Beam 5’8 inches. The fibreglass hull is sound and the decks and topsides have been rebuilt with 6mm marine ply. The hull and cockpit have been painted with multiple coats of

TROLLEYS & TRAILERS

SCOW LAUNCHING TROLLEY MKII - - - For over 30 years Our stainless steel launching trolley has been a must buy for nearly all Scow owners. We have now developed a modified trolley specifically for the Lymington River Scow which gives the boat more support, is better balanced and gets over the problem of the wheel rubbing on the hull if not positioned correctly. MAGNUM - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS The Magnum Series By John Claridge & Mervyn Cook This dynasty of designs belongs to the greats in International Moth history. Built in ‘tortured’ ply construction, their ultra-light ply development construction generated the maximum double-curvature possible in the underwater sections. PRAM - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Lymington Pram The original much loved Lymington Pram was designed and built by Lymington boat builder Dan Bran in 1922 specifically as a class boat for the Lymington Yacht Club.

LIGHTNING 368

Lightning 368 Join the discussion on the Lightning 368 Facebook Group Official Class Website: lightning368.org Originally designed and built by the innovative Mark Giles this light, fast, exciting single hander has for 40 years been a favourite for many helms and clubs.

BRITISH MOTH

British Moth: Official Class Website: https://www.britishmoth.co.uk/ British Moth Price list - - - Thousands of young people have learned to sail in the British Moths

BRITISH MOTH PAST

British Moth By Mervyn Cook & John Claridge These hulls are built to the millimetre of the tolerances allowed by the class measurement rules, and strictly to the minimum weight.

POD FITTING GUIDE

Mechanically fix them to the up-stands with counter-sunk screws diagonally through the wooden blocks. Step Six: Check the pod still fits, then using polyester paste, secure it to the packers. Step Seven: When secured, remove excess filler and screw the pod to the

packers.

OUTBOARDS - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Torqeedo Travel 503 (S/L) & Travel 1003 (S/L) Torqeedo outboards and accessories Price List here: Torqeedo has for many years been developing electric outboards which combined with the development of lithium batteries, makes the electric outboard an extremely attractive proposition as an auxiliary form of propulsion for both the Scow and the Pram and similar boats. VIDEOS - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Nick Sailing his Scow to bucklers Hard MAGNUM - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS The Magnum Series By John Claridge & Mervyn Cook This dynasty of designs belongs to the greats in International Moth history. Built in ‘tortured’ ply construction, their ultra-light ply development construction generated the maximum double-curvature possible in the underwater sections. NEWS - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS 12/01/2012 Obituary - Eric Willis (1916-2011) It was with some sadness that we learnt of the passing of Eric Willis late last year. In the 1950/60's Eric was at the forefront of lightweight dinghy design and construction also pioneering the early metal masts and combi-trailors. PAST - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Classes Built & Respective Titles Won. * John Claridge Boats are the sole builders Copyright © John Claridge Boats 2013 All Rights

Reserved.

PHOTOS - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Lymington River Scow Nationals 2019 Threading the Needle 2019 Scow Nationals 2018 Seafly Nationals 2016 Lymington River Scow Nationals 2017 Lymington River Scow CONTACT US - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Company Info: Telephone: 07432 859435 Email: john@johnclaridgeboats.com - - - - Terms & Condition Privacy Policy You may also subscribe to our news and articles by

BOAT STORAGE

Boat Storage - John Claridge Boats. Boat Storage. We offer inside and outside storage for boats and spars with access to professional advice and help if needed. Space availability is limited, and boats must be on a trolly/trailor or be otherwise easily moveable. Boats under twelve feet may be kept outside with their mast up at no additional

cost.

WEATHER - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Weather - John Claridge Boats. Weather Update: Current and forecasted weather information for Lymington, the UK and Europe may be found here. Lymington Weather. Full tide tables viewable here: Current Lymington Winds (Platform) If the wind-guru forecast does not appear below, please refresh the page. United Kingdom - Solent West /

Lymington GFS

BRITISH MOTH PAST

British Moth By Mervyn Cook & John Claridge These hulls are built to the millimetre of the tolerances allowed by the class measurement rules, and strictly to the minimum weight.

JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS

S/H Boats & Trailers. Chandlery. Boat Storage SCOW - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Scow Nationals 2019 Video. The first Scows were built in early 1900's and quickly proved successful as both a sailing and rowing dinghy. It was so ideally suited as a tender to larger yachts that many builders along the East and South Coast built Scows. It was also one of the first dinghies to change successfully from clinker to construction in

TROLLEYS & TRAILERS

SCOW LAUNCHING TROLLEY MKII - - - For over 30 years Our stainless steel launching trolley has been a must buy for nearly all Scow owners. We have now developed a modified trolley specifically for the Lymington River Scow which gives the boat more support, is better balanced and gets over the problem of the wheel rubbing on the hull if not positioned correctly. S/H BOATS & TRAILERS Jester is a rare classic 1970’s Seafire racing dingy. She was found rotting in a field in October 2018 and completely rebuilt in 2018/19. Dimensions Length 14 feet Beam 5’8 inches. The fibreglass hull is sound and the decks and topsides have been rebuilt with 6mm marine ply. The hull and cockpit have been painted with multiple coats of MAGNUM - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS The Magnum Series By John Claridge & Mervyn Cook This dynasty of designs belongs to the greats in International Moth history. Built in ‘tortured’ ply construction, their ultra-light ply development construction generated the maximum double-curvature possible in the underwater sections. PAST - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Classes Built & Respective Titles Won. * John Claridge Boats are the sole builders Copyright © John Claridge Boats 2013 All Rights

Reserved.

PRAM - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Lymington Pram The original much loved Lymington Pram was designed and built by Lymington boat builder Dan Bran in 1922 specifically as a class boat for the Lymington Yacht Club.

LIGHTNING 368

Lightning 368 Join the discussion on the Lightning 368 Facebook Group Official Class Website: lightning368.org Originally designed and built by the innovative Mark Giles this light, fast, exciting single hander has for 40 years been a favourite for many helms and clubs.

BRITISH MOTH

British Moth: Official Class Website: https://www.britishmoth.co.uk/ British Moth Price list - - - Thousands of young people have learned to sail in the British Moths

BRITISH MOTH PAST

British Moth By Mervyn Cook & John Claridge These hulls are built to the millimetre of the tolerances allowed by the class measurement rules, and strictly to the minimum weight.

JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS

S/H Boats & Trailers. Chandlery. Boat Storage SCOW - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Scow Nationals 2019 Video. The first Scows were built in early 1900's and quickly proved successful as both a sailing and rowing dinghy. It was so ideally suited as a tender to larger yachts that many builders along the East and South Coast built Scows. It was also one of the first dinghies to change successfully from clinker to construction in

TROLLEYS & TRAILERS

SCOW LAUNCHING TROLLEY MKII - - - For over 30 years Our stainless steel launching trolley has been a must buy for nearly all Scow owners. We have now developed a modified trolley specifically for the Lymington River Scow which gives the boat more support, is better balanced and gets over the problem of the wheel rubbing on the hull if not positioned correctly. S/H BOATS & TRAILERS Jester is a rare classic 1970’s Seafire racing dingy. She was found rotting in a field in October 2018 and completely rebuilt in 2018/19. Dimensions Length 14 feet Beam 5’8 inches. The fibreglass hull is sound and the decks and topsides have been rebuilt with 6mm marine ply. The hull and cockpit have been painted with multiple coats of MAGNUM - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS The Magnum Series By John Claridge & Mervyn Cook This dynasty of designs belongs to the greats in International Moth history. Built in ‘tortured’ ply construction, their ultra-light ply development construction generated the maximum double-curvature possible in the underwater sections. PAST - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Classes Built & Respective Titles Won. * John Claridge Boats are the sole builders Copyright © John Claridge Boats 2013 All Rights

Reserved.

PRAM - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Lymington Pram The original much loved Lymington Pram was designed and built by Lymington boat builder Dan Bran in 1922 specifically as a class boat for the Lymington Yacht Club.

LIGHTNING 368

Lightning 368 Join the discussion on the Lightning 368 Facebook Group Official Class Website: lightning368.org Originally designed and built by the innovative Mark Giles this light, fast, exciting single hander has for 40 years been a favourite for many helms and clubs.

BRITISH MOTH

British Moth: Official Class Website: https://www.britishmoth.co.uk/ British Moth Price list - - - Thousands of young people have learned to sail in the British Moths

BRITISH MOTH PAST

British Moth By Mervyn Cook & John Claridge These hulls are built to the millimetre of the tolerances allowed by the class measurement rules, and strictly to the minimum weight. OUTBOARDS - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Torqeedo Travel 503 (S/L) & Travel 1003 (S/L) Torqeedo outboards and accessories Price List here: Torqeedo has for many years been developing electric outboards which combined with the development of lithium batteries, makes the electric outboard an extremely attractive proposition as an auxiliary form of propulsion for both the Scow and the Pram and similar boats. NEWS - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS 12/01/2012 Obituary - Eric Willis (1916-2011) It was with some sadness that we learnt of the passing of Eric Willis late last year. In the 1950/60's Eric was at the forefront of lightweight dinghy design and construction also pioneering the early metal masts and combi-trailors. VIDEOS - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Nick Sailing his Scow to bucklers Hard CONTACT US - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Company Info: Telephone: 07432 859435 Email: john@johnclaridgeboats.com - - - - Terms & Condition Privacy Policy You may also subscribe to our news and articles by PHOTOS - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Lymington River Scow Nationals 2019 Threading the Needle 2019 Scow Nationals 2018 Seafly Nationals 2016 Lymington River Scow Nationals 2017 Lymington River Scow WEATHER - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Weather - John Claridge Boats. Weather Update: Current and forecasted weather information for Lymington, the UK and Europe may be found here. Lymington Weather. Full tide tables viewable here: Current Lymington Winds (Platform) If the wind-guru forecast does not appear below, please refresh the page. United Kingdom - Solent West /

Lymington GFS

BOAT STORAGE

Boat Storage - John Claridge Boats. Boat Storage. We offer inside and outside storage for boats and spars with access to professional advice and help if needed. Space availability is limited, and boats must be on a trolly/trailor or be otherwise easily moveable. Boats under twelve feet may be kept outside with their mast up at no additional

cost.

BRITISH MOTH PAST

British Moth By Mervyn Cook & John Claridge These hulls are built to the millimetre of the tolerances allowed by the class measurement rules, and strictly to the minimum weight.

DRAINER MOD

Drainer Mod to the Lightning 368 To help sailors in rough seas when the self draining spout fails to clear the water quickly enough, the class technical committee have approved a simple modification which can be fitted to any lightning to create a self-bailer effect.

POD FITTING GUIDE

Mechanically fix them to the up-stands with counter-sunk screws diagonally through the wooden blocks. Step Six: Check the pod still fits, then using polyester paste, secure it to the packers. Step Seven: When secured, remove excess filler and screw the pod to the

packers.

JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS

S/H Boats & Trailers. Chandlery. Boat Storage SCOW - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Scow Nationals 2019 Video. The first Scows were built in early 1900's and quickly proved successful as both a sailing and rowing dinghy. It was so ideally suited as a tender to larger yachts that many builders along the East and South Coast built Scows. It was also one of the first dinghies to change successfully from clinker to construction in S/H BOATS & TRAILERS Jester is a rare classic 1970’s Seafire racing dingy. She was found rotting in a field in October 2018 and completely rebuilt in 2018/19. Dimensions Length 14 feet Beam 5’8 inches. The fibreglass hull is sound and the decks and topsides have been rebuilt with 6mm marine ply. The hull and cockpit have been painted with multiple coats of

TROLLEYS & TRAILERS

SCOW LAUNCHING TROLLEY MKII - - - For over 30 years Our stainless steel launching trolley has been a must buy for nearly all Scow owners. We have now developed a modified trolley specifically for the Lymington River Scow which gives the boat more support, is better balanced and gets over the problem of the wheel rubbing on the hull if not positioned correctly. PAST - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Classes Built & Respective Titles Won. * John Claridge Boats are the sole builders Copyright © John Claridge Boats 2013 All Rights

Reserved.

MAGNUM - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS The Magnum Series By John Claridge & Mervyn Cook This dynasty of designs belongs to the greats in International Moth history. Built in ‘tortured’ ply construction, their ultra-light ply development construction generated the maximum double-curvature possible in the underwater sections. PRAM - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS The original much loved Lymington Pram was designed and built by Lymington boat builder Dan Bran in 1922 specifically as a class boat for the Lymington Yacht Club. It was set up with a single Gunter rigged main positioned well forward in the boat. This was later changed to the then very modern Bermudan rig with a small jib was

sometimes used.

LIGHTNING 368

Lightning 368 Join the discussion on the Lightning 368 Facebook Group Official Class Website: lightning368.org Originally designed and built by the innovative Mark Giles this light, fast, exciting single hander has for 40 years been a favourite for many helms and clubs. WEATHER - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Weather - John Claridge Boats. Weather Update: Current and forecasted weather information for Lymington, the UK and Europe may be found here. Lymington Weather. Full tide tables viewable here: Current Lymington Winds (Platform) If the wind-guru forecast does not appear below, please refresh the page. United Kingdom - Solent West /

Lymington GFS

BRITISH MOTH

British Moth: Official Class Website: https://www.britishmoth.co.uk/ British Moth Price list - - - Thousands of young people have learned to sail in the British Moths

JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS

S/H Boats & Trailers. Chandlery. Boat Storage SCOW - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Scow Nationals 2019 Video. The first Scows were built in early 1900's and quickly proved successful as both a sailing and rowing dinghy. It was so ideally suited as a tender to larger yachts that many builders along the East and South Coast built Scows. It was also one of the first dinghies to change successfully from clinker to construction in S/H BOATS & TRAILERS Jester is a rare classic 1970’s Seafire racing dingy. She was found rotting in a field in October 2018 and completely rebuilt in 2018/19. Dimensions Length 14 feet Beam 5’8 inches. The fibreglass hull is sound and the decks and topsides have been rebuilt with 6mm marine ply. The hull and cockpit have been painted with multiple coats of

TROLLEYS & TRAILERS

SCOW LAUNCHING TROLLEY MKII - - - For over 30 years Our stainless steel launching trolley has been a must buy for nearly all Scow owners. We have now developed a modified trolley specifically for the Lymington River Scow which gives the boat more support, is better balanced and gets over the problem of the wheel rubbing on the hull if not positioned correctly. PAST - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Classes Built & Respective Titles Won. * John Claridge Boats are the sole builders Copyright © John Claridge Boats 2013 All Rights

Reserved.

MAGNUM - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS The Magnum Series By John Claridge & Mervyn Cook This dynasty of designs belongs to the greats in International Moth history. Built in ‘tortured’ ply construction, their ultra-light ply development construction generated the maximum double-curvature possible in the underwater sections. PRAM - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS The original much loved Lymington Pram was designed and built by Lymington boat builder Dan Bran in 1922 specifically as a class boat for the Lymington Yacht Club. It was set up with a single Gunter rigged main positioned well forward in the boat. This was later changed to the then very modern Bermudan rig with a small jib was

sometimes used.

LIGHTNING 368

Lightning 368 Join the discussion on the Lightning 368 Facebook Group Official Class Website: lightning368.org Originally designed and built by the innovative Mark Giles this light, fast, exciting single hander has for 40 years been a favourite for many helms and clubs. WEATHER - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Weather - John Claridge Boats. Weather Update: Current and forecasted weather information for Lymington, the UK and Europe may be found here. Lymington Weather. Full tide tables viewable here: Current Lymington Winds (Platform) If the wind-guru forecast does not appear below, please refresh the page. United Kingdom - Solent West /

Lymington GFS

BRITISH MOTH

British Moth: Official Class Website: https://www.britishmoth.co.uk/ British Moth Price list - - - Thousands of young people have learned to sail in the British Moths OUTBOARDS - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Torqeedo Travel 503 (S/L) & Travel 1003 (S/L) Torqeedo outboards and accessories Price List here: Torqeedo has for many years been developing electric outboards which combined with the development of lithium batteries, makes the electric outboard an extremely attractive proposition as an auxiliary form of propulsion for both the Scow and the Pram and similar boats. PHOTOS - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Lymington River Scow Nationals 2019 Threading the Needle 2019 Scow Nationals 2018 Seafly Nationals 2016 Lymington River Scow Nationals 2017 Lymington River Scow HISTORY - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS A Brief History of John Claridge Boatbuilders. John started sailing British Moths at the Salterns Sailing Club in Lymington, when he was 5 years old with help from Major Hibbert who did a lot for youngsters in the neighbourhood. When he got older he used to make his pocket money by buying British Moths, doing them up, often with his father's NEWS - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS 12/01/2012 Obituary - Eric Willis (1916-2011) It was with some sadness that we learnt of the passing of Eric Willis late last year. In the 1950/60's Eric was at the forefront of lightweight dinghy design and construction also pioneering the early metal masts and combi-trailors. VIDEOS - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Nick Sailing his Scow to bucklers Hard WEATHER - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Weather - John Claridge Boats. Weather Update: Current and forecasted weather information for Lymington, the UK and Europe may be found here. Lymington Weather. Full tide tables viewable here: Current Lymington Winds (Platform) If the wind-guru forecast does not appear below, please refresh the page. United Kingdom - Solent West /

Lymington GFS

CONTACT US - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Company Info: Telephone: 07432 859435 Email: john@johnclaridgeboats.com - - - - Terms & Condition Privacy Policy You may also subscribe to our news and articles by REPAIRS - JOHN CLARIDGE BOATS Boat and Dinghy Repairs For over 50 years John Claridge Boats has been repairing boats of all shapes and sizes. As we specialize in glass reinforced plastics, we are also capable of repairing structures in this field, with past repairs including hand-gliders and a large horse

statue.

DRAINER MOD

Drainer Mod to the Lightning 368 To help sailors in rough seas when the self draining spout fails to clear the water quickly enough, the class technical committee have approved a simple modification which can be fitted to any lightning to create a self-bailer effect.

POD FITTING GUIDE

Mechanically fix them to the up-stands with counter-sunk screws diagonally through the wooden blocks. Step Six: Check the pod still fits, then using polyester paste, secure it to the packers. Step Seven: When secured, remove excess filler and screw the pod to the

packers.

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