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AILSA POND YACHT...Made in Largs ..Scotland...
« on: July 07, 2006, 11:27:09 pm »

I have recently acquired a Model Pond Yacht made by Ailsa Yachts of Largs Scotland..
It was made in the 1930,s or 1940,s.
It measures 21.5 inches long & 6 inches wide. & 7 inches from keel to deck...
The yacht is identical to the one in the picture...(It might even be the one in the picture)...
If anyone has any information on these yachts it would be appreciated...
I am planning to restore the yacht for display at Largs Model Boat Club where i am currently the Vice Chairman...
REGARDS...Norry  Mason...
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Re: AILSA POND YACHT...Made in Largs ..Scotland...
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2006, 11:46:50 am »

They certainly do look similar they are to close not to be the same yacht..

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Re: AILSA POND YACHT...Made in Largs ..Scotland...
« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2006, 01:45:49 pm »

...Roy...
The 2 pictures are of different yachts...

These  yachts are now collectors items, Especially in the Largs & Clyde area as this is where they were made...

I think the one in the top picture is mine...The sails are now almost completely rotted away...

The older members of our Model Boat Club at Largs are quite keen on assisting to restore this boat as it has loads of childhood memories for them...

I will keep photographic records of the restoration & post them on the site...

REGARDS...Norry...
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Re: AILSA POND YACHT...Made in Largs ..Scotland...
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2006, 12:22:54 pm »

I have bowed to pressure from the wife who is moaning about too many boats in the house, So this Pond  Yacht is now also for sale on E-Bay...
It was either this or another of my fleet of tugs as she has now placed a limit on the number of model boats in the house...
Why cant women understand us men...

REGARDS...NORRY...
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Re: AILSA POND YACHT...Made in Largs ..Scotland...
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2006, 02:09:28 pm »


... unbelievable Norry - and my hearty commiserations to you to.

My own restrictions are far more sensible, as they place a limit on the number of women living in the house - for the past 15 years the limit has been a big fat ZERO - and I can assure you that apart from the ironing, its magic!  ;D
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