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      Oliver Shaw
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      I have been asked by a member of Neyland YC to help him find a new home for his 1961/2 Lawrence & Plater boat.   They were very prestigious builders at that time,  but apparently got into trouble when they “pushed” certain design tolerances a little too far;   but at the very least these boats are historically interesting.

      She needs to go to someone who is able to restore her and get her back on the water.   The present owner has had the boat for quite a while with the intention of doing the work himself but time has passed and he now accepts that he is not going to get it done.   He doesn’t want anything for her himself, but a donation to the NYC Junior Sailing Section would be appreciated.   However, most important is to get the boat being used again and not end up being unused.    She has been stored in a garage for over 10 years and is thoroughly dry.

      He started working on her a number of years ago and stripped the paint from the outside of the hull, and that is how she has remained.   He has a mast, boom, two mainsails, a jib and a spinnaker.   As far as he is aware, the only things missing are the wooden traveller rail from the stern,  and the floorboards.

      I hope to have some photos from him to add to this post shortly

       

      Oliver

       

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