Blondie

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Boat Name: Blondie
Designer: C15
Builder: J Savage Sons Williamstown VIC
Year Launched: 1952
Rig: Gaff
LOA: 26′ 6”
LWL: 22′ 6”
Draft: 2′ 6”
Sail No: C15
Ownner: Mark Bergin

History: Purchased by Mark Bergin from Alan Luxmore 2003. Boat name was changed to BLONDIE from RON RICO. Previous joint buyers Tony Cushen Alan Luxmore bought RON RICO in 1985 from Brian Harris. Cushen sold out his share in 1993. RONRICO was then restored by the Wooden Boatshop in 1994. At this time of restoration, a centre plate case was fitted. A new bow sprit, spars and sails were replaced in 1999. Engine problems in early 2006 called for a complete rebuild, including the replacement of the crankshaft. During her time on the hard, two planks were replaced after 50+ years of good service. The condition appeared to be that the original planks might have been just a little too large and the years of swelling had resulted in bulging planks – thanks to the team at Nepean Boats for getting BLONDIE back into shape.