Olfrygt flies the kite

Bryan Thurstan from Perth has sent these photos. Doesn't Olfrygt look great, but where did she come in the race?

Freeway

I have just come across your site whilst writing a report for 'Freeway's' new owner Malcolm Wildman.Malcolm is not an internet user but I will inform him about your site and encourage him to join.'Freeway' UFO 34 has recently been purchased and is being restored at Retreat Boatyard, Topsham. She is generally in poor condition but her new owner is enthusiastic and has several sons to help him.I help run the Hurley Owners Association. As I'm sure you know Hurley Marine moulded several prototypes for the design of the UFO 31, 34 and SHE 31 and SHE 36.Colvic Craft produced the mouldings after that. I recently helped set up the SHE Owners Association. SHE were Hurley agents in the Solent.The Hurley designer Ian Anderson designed the Colvic Countess range and was apprenticed to Jack Holman of Uphams boatyard, Brixham. Jack started Marine Glass who moulded lots of Holman and Pye designs. Kim Holman was of course Jack Holman's brother.I am regular contact with John Holman (nephew) who owns Darthaven boatyard, Kingswear.If you need to contact Malcolm please let me know. I have several friends with UFO 31'sRegardsNickwww.hurleyownersassociation.co.uknick@hurleyownersassociation.co.ukNick Vass B,Sc B,Ed HND MIIMS YDSA Marine SurveyorOmega Yacht Services 07702 915524www.omega-yachtservices.co.uk nick@omega-yachtservices.co.uk

spinnaker

Dear Adrian,
I would like to prepare spinaker gear. Do you have any photo of your boat under spinaker ? It would help me, because it will be my first trip under spinaker, and I have many doubts..
Another request concerns my engine. I have Thornycroft 90 (Leyland 15P/785A/D25 no 1691). I don't know which fuel filter and oil filter are suitable. Could you help me and tell me what kind of fuel and oil filter I should buy. The same concerns belt tensions (for alternator and water pump).
GreetingsHubert Terentiew

Pico. Highest UFO 34?

I would like, if you agree, to add my boat to the UFO 34 list.
Her name is PICO, Colvic moulding 1979, completed by Harry King, Pin Mill, Chelmondiston(River Orwell).
After spending 5 years in British and French Britany waters, cruising Nederland, Chanel, Britany, Atlantic Coast, Scilly, Ireland, Scotland, etc.,she is now lying in Geneva - Switzerland and she will be happy to meet others Ufo 34 owners passing through.
Ernest Pittet 35, Platières. CH-1219 Aïre-Geneva

Kon-Tiki

Ray Jackson has been restoring Kon-Tiki for the past three years and is planning to launch her this year. He's based near Preston in north west England. Ray and his wife intend to explore the Irish Sea before heading for the Hebrides.

Florida UFO for sale

Hi. If anyone is looking for a really inexpensive UFO34 I've got one in Florida I need to part with. It's only $10,000 US. Call me at (754) 244-8404 or email me at rbclandsea@yahoo.com. Thanks. Fair Breezes!

The boat needs alot of work and someone with some skills. Hence the price.I have lots of other gear for this boat. Dodger, bimini, propane stove, anchors, rode, etc.

I also have professonally designed boat lettering waiting to be affixed. The main is triple reef and in very good shape. There are two jibs, one new the other in very good condition, both hank ons.

Randall Carlton

Wheel steering

Hello Adrian,
I am looking for replacement parts for steering gear on my UFO 34. The problem is that I don’t know what kind of steering system she has, and I am not able to find any information on the steering gear. I suppose it is Whitlock. Would you like to look at the photos and recognize what kind of steering gear I have.
Do you think is it possible to order any replacement parts for my old steering gear ?
Best Regards

Hubert

Sorry Hubert I know nothing about wheel steering. Perhaps one of our readers will add a comment.

Adrian