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Does anyone know what is happening at Speeds, they don't seem to be taking orders, or answering the phone.

There is no mention of an Albacore on the Ovington website that I can see or who might fit one out or how much it might cost. Can anyone advise potential customers how they might purchase an Albacore ready to race at a sensible price? Discerning purchasers require accurate, up to date information in order to appreciate that an Albacore is a great choice.

The mould belongs to the NAA and is with Ovington who are licensed builders. There has been nothing Albacore transferred to Winder.

So if Winder have aquired Speeds dinghy moulds, Speeds are the licence holders and Ovington are moulding on Speed behalf where does that leave the Albacores.Are Ovington now licenced builders?Will Winder become licenced builders? Do Speed keep the licence so there is no builder at all? Two top players like Ovington and Winder can only be good for the class but the rules refer to Licenced builders. Interesting times

Now back up & running. See website for press release

Not taking offence, it is my fault for not getting my finger out and telling people we have this stuff!

Don't take offence Chris, I didn't know at that time you could supply it, it was originally ordered with a local Co last Sept and because they were on the Noble list then there were all sorts of delays because I wanted black, Perhaps you may consider a small advert on this website then everyone else will know too.



All the best

Crawford

Should have bought it from us, we have them in stock and are two hours away from you!

The good people at Noble have already paid the bill, it has been suggested that Ben may deliver it this week sometime, fingers crossed!

This has been going on since the Internationals last year.



Crawford

If you paid by credit card and some debot cards and the purchase was over Ł100 you can claim the money back through your card in situations such as this.

Did you pay by credit card? I would have thought they would fight the battle for you rather than Noble?

That will be the money for my new mast down the pan then, I hope Noble are understanding!



Crawford

Gone into Admin, P&B picking up the pieces....

ALAN wrote:

There is no mention of an Albacore on the Ovington website that I can see or who might fit one out or how much it might cost. Can anyone advise potential customers how they might purchase an Albacore ready to race at a sensible price? Discerning purchasers require accurate, up to date information in order to appreciate that an Albacore is a great choice.

Im just back from the Dinghy Show so he is the latest that I have:



As you will appreciate things have been up in the air with regard to Speeds but they are now concentrating on Sailmaking and not boats.



As Trevor says the Alb moulds belong to the class and have been with Ovis for over a year.




Ovington are now a licences Alb builder and offer:



- Bare Hull ready for fit out (Ł3995 inc VAT)

- Shell only for internal build in wood (Ł1998 inc VAT)

- Hull Shell inc bulkheads, side tanks, suitable for wooden deck (Ł3525 inc VAT)



They will be offering a full fit out soon.



P&B ( www.pinbax.com ) are keen to offer a complete Albacore package, as are Steve Boon ( www.boonboats.co.uk ) and Chris Somner ( www.cserve.co.uk ) based on hulls from Ovi. If you want a wooden deck then I suggest you give Chris a call.



You would have to contact them for a price as they have not yet put together their packages, but they will be coming soon.



We will work with the suppliers to help them get marketing material published so the Albacore is easily available.




Ovis have orders for 12 new boats in the next production run - if you want one from this build you will need to get onto Chris Turner NOW. - Tomorrow could be too late to make the cut off for the manufacturing window that has been allocated for Albs



JohnW2010-03-07 21:06:54