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ChrisHGB |
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The jist of HBR is this was their cruiser from 1950 to 1961. I know he owned a day type boat also but have not seen a third mentioned. Will try to find out.There is reference to a Twin Screw seagoing Graham Bunn boat also that passed through Boat showrooms of London a little while ago.
One wonders if Formby boats are a bit like Mercedes and Masseratis driven by Fangio, the word "reputed" springs to mind. I have the Biography of HW written by his daughter, I shall have a flick through when I get a minute as there is quite a lot of reference to GF.
Chris.
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have not tried mud weight yet!
This message was edited by ChrisHGB on Jun-18-16 @ 8:17 PM
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Here's a link to Boy Andrew on Craig's database, but I couldn't tell you if there's a connection to Formby. http://www.broads.org.uk/wiki/index.php5?title=Boat_Details&BoatId=10318&BoatHistory=16603
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hi thanks so much for your help I really appreciate it your very kind.
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the pics are correct boy andrew is 33ft x 10ft 6 when i purchased the boat she was not in a great way she is lovely again weird thing I found a kevin craft plate in with stuff but it has a herbert woods plaque which has never been removed .
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As far as I know, the day boat that George Formby Owned Was called Beryl after His dear wife as all his boats were,And the last I heard was for sale and had been rebuilt by Russell Marine of South Walsham.
All the best Ted.
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Hi, When my Dad was a lad he met George Formby and his wife Beryl and they invited him aboard one of the Lady Beryl's, I can't ask him any specifics as he is no longer alive however I do remember him clearly stating it was moored at Herbert Woods yard, it was either an aft cockpit or sedan type boat built by Herbert Woods. Strangely only the Windboat centre cockpits get mentioned these days and I am certain it wasn't one of those, so he must have had atleast three boats over the years.
Neil
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thanks for your help
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interesting info from all of you so grateful people are so helpful
thanks so much
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Hi Mix, I'm new to this Forum and have just come accross your post. We had two wonderful holidays on the Boy Andrew in (I think) 1965 and 1967. I still have many photos of the boat from those holidays. Would be happy to email them to you.
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Hi tourbay66 you might be better sending Mix a PM, that way he will get a email notification,
welcome to the forum
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Adrian Michelle
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