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by mebs
Wed Mar 24, 2021 2:32 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Simmonds classic replicas
Replies: 4
Views: 2822

Re: Simmonds classic replicas

what happened to Lady jane? The paintwork really enhanced her lines - looks much like an early Ski Nautique. I've been very impressed with the limitations of my Simmonds powered by a 1600 Ford crossflow (see video https://youtu.be/apj12A0KYpY) but will remain open to design enhancements or modificat...
by mebs
Tue Mar 23, 2021 5:51 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Simmonds classic replicas
Replies: 4
Views: 2822

Re: Simmonds classic replicas

Hi Tim Thanks for your interest in the re-launch of the Simmonds. We are progressing nicely with re-engineering the drawings and liaising with boatyards to build her. I am aware of the SHEARWATER project we can learn a lot from what was achieved there. It's a shame it didn't make it to commercialisa...
by mebs
Thu Mar 18, 2021 1:03 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Simmonds #55 Restoration
Replies: 12
Views: 13222

Re: Simmonds #55 Restoration

Hi Simon

I'm a fairly recent Simmonds owner of two years...see pics attached.

I am interested in your hybrid concept and would like to know more about your progress with your restoration.

Kind regards,
Mebs
by mebs
Mon Mar 15, 2021 10:58 am
Forum: General
Topic: Simmonds classic replicas
Replies: 4
Views: 2822

Simmonds classic replicas

Hello All! I am Mebs, a Simmonds owner of 2 years and enthralled by every minute of it. Mostly through learning by doing and standing of the shoulders of giants, I have decided to bring the classic Simmonds into the 21st Century. With the help of a naval architect and a CAD draftsman, we have revers...