For sale and wanted
Radio-controlled sailing model of the Bristol Pilot Cutter Cariad
Dimensions: Length 160 cm (bowsprit extended), Beam 25 cm, Height 130 cm (keel to top of gaff)
Sails well and includes Radio Gear: Radiolink T8FB 8-channel transmitter and receiver, 3-channel operation with an extra channel dedicated to selecting port or starboard tack for the headsails.
Accessories include: Wooden display stand (note: it's a little wobbly), Metal frame, wheeled, lifting rig to assist in getting her in and out of the water, and Historical Book: A copy of THE SAILING PILOTS OF THE BRISTOL CHANNEL by Peter Stuckey, which features the original Cariad. The photos are from last year when she was last out on the water.
I currently live on the south coast, but I can bring Cariad up to Portishead when I next visit family there if a club member is interested. £300 or sensible offers please.
Contact Chris Hitchings on 07983 488475. Posted 13th October 2025.
SOLD
A beautiful scale model of the Colin Archer Sailing Lifeboat, built by the late David Newell to a very high standard and previously sailed at the Woodspring Model Sailing Club. The model has radio control for the sails and rudder, and also for an auxiliary electric motor/ propeller to assist on calmer days. David was a retired engineer and he built this model meticulously. It is offered for sale complete with radio gear and a book on the Colin Archer yachts. Sensible offers please. I am arranging the sale on behalf of David's widow. Please contact Richard Tunstall or contact the club via the 'contact us' page above.
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