Phil Robinson – Boat Renovation People

Phil Robinson replied to the topic Renovating a Guy Thompson 28 in the forum Renovation And Restoration 7 years, 9 months ago

Well, a little more on the history of Guy Thompson. He was an employee of the bank of England in Threadneedle st in the 50’s/60’s. Whilst “working” there he discovered an unused cellar room, where he started designing racing yachts and other yachting designs.
After his retirement, they found this room crammed with Yacht designs and drawings. I…[Read more]
Phil Robinson replied to the topic Renovating a Guy Thompson 28 in the forum Renovation And Restoration 7 years, 9 months ago

The Maldon & Burnham standard are running a story on her, and hopefully they may find somebody associated with her design or build. This is what she should look like when done.
Phil Robinson replied to the topic Renovating a Guy Thompson 28 in the forum Renovation And Restoration 7 years, 9 months ago

The Maldon & Burnham standard are running a story on here, and hopefully they may find somebody associated with her design or build. This is what she should look like when done.
Phil Robinson replied to the topic Renovating a Guy Thompson 28 in the forum Renovation And Restoration 7 years, 9 months ago

It’s GRP/Ply. A little work to do to strengthen the superstructure, at the cabin entrance, but nothing major. She just needs looking after again.
Phil Robinson started the topic Renovating a Guy Thompson 28 in the forum Renovation And Restoration 7 years, 9 months ago

Guy Thompson 28 Renovation
Many years ago I used to build the popular Leisure 17’s in a Nissan hut at the back of Stansted airport.
Last year, my wife and I successfully renovated a sorry looking Snapdragon 23 which we still own and use.
However, we are now also the owners of a very sorry but quite important boat from the designs of “one off”…[Read more]
Phil Robinson started the topic Renovating a Guy Thompson 28 in the forum Renovation And Restoration 7 years, 9 months ago

Guy Thompson 28 Renovation
Many years ago I used to build the popular Leisure 17’s in a Nissan hut at the back of Stansted airport.
Last year, my wife and I successfully renovated a sorry looking Snapdragon 23 which we still own and use.
However, we are now also the owners of a very sorry but quite important boat from the designs of “one off”…[Read more]
Phil Robinson started the topic Renovating a Guy Thompson 28 in the forum Renovation And Restoration 7 years, 9 months ago

Guy Thompson 28 Renovation
Many years ago I used to build the popular Leisure 17’s in a Nissan hut at the back of Stansted airport.
Last year, my wife and I successfully renovated a sorry looking Snapdragon 23 which we still own and use.
However, we are now also the owners of a very sorry but quite important boat from the designs of “one off”…[Read more]
Phil Robinson started the topic Renovating a Guy Thompson 28 in the forum Renovation And Restoration 7 years, 9 months ago

Hi all,
Many years ago I used to build the popular Leisure 17’s in a Nissan hut at the back of Stansted airport.
Last year, my wife and I succesfully renovated a sorry looking Snapdragon 23 which we still own and use.
However, we are now also the owners of a very sorry but quite important boat from the designs of “one off” prolific designer Guy…[Read more]
Phil Robinson started the topic Renovating a Guy Thompson 28 in the forum Renovation And Restoration 7 years, 9 months ago

Hi all,
Many years ago I used to build the popular Leisure 17’s in a Nissan hut at the back of Stansted airport.
Last year, my wife and I succesfully renovated a sorry looking Snapdragon 23 which we still own and use.
However, we are now also the owners of a very sorry but quite important boat from the designs of “one off” prolific designer Guy…[Read more]
Phil Robinson started the topic Renovating a Guy Thompson 28 in the forum Renovation And Restoration 7 years, 9 months ago

Hi all,
Many years ago I used to build the popular Leisure 17’s in a Nissan hut at the back of Stansted airport.
Last year, my wife and I succesfully renovated a sorry looking Snapdragon 23 which we still own and use.
However, we are now also the owners of a very sorry but quite important boat from the designs of “one off” prolific designer Guy…[Read more]
Phil Robinson started the topic Renovating a Guy Thompson 28 in the forum Renovation And Restoration 7 years, 9 months ago

Hi all,
Many years ago I used to build the popular Leisure 17’s in a Nissan hut at the back of Stansted airport.
Last year, my wife and I succesfully renovated a sorry looking Snapdragon 23 which we still own and use.
However, we are now also the owners of a very sorry but quite important boat from the designs of “one off” prolific designer Guy…[Read more]
Phil Robinson started the topic Renovating a Guy Thompson 28 in the forum Renovation And Restoration 7 years, 9 months ago

Hi all,
Many years ago I used to build the popular Leisure 17’s in a Nissan hut at the back of Stansted airport.
Last year, my wife and I succesfully renovated a sorry looking Snapdragon 23 which we still own and use.
However, we are now also the owners of a very sorry but quite important boat from the designs of “one off” prolific designer Guy…[Read more]
Phil Robinson became a registered member 7 years, 9 months ago

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