Tinker Tramp, sail No 2031, with all sailing equipment as shown in photos, owned since 2020 and much enjoyed.
For sale only because of buying another boat and not having enough time to make good use.
Sailed much at Llangorse (Brecon Beacons), Lake District, Bala and once at Salcombe.
Previous owner painted trim and spraydeck blue and added very useful dolly wheels for launching. Make sure you lift them once afloat!
I have added the strut across the base of the mast for stability and ease of stepping, but easily removed if not wanted. Have also added a simple kicking strap (riveted to spars). Have replaced pintle and one valve diaphragm, and repainted/varnished all woodwork twice.
Tinker Star Traveller, sail number 5151, manufactured circa 1992, made by Sarah Lovell. Comes with performance sailing kit (furling masthead jib, floorbeam, kicking strap, & tiller extension).
Also comes with mainsail, small jib, 3 piece mast, boom, rudder, daggerboard, Bravo footpump, original wooden oars with captive rowlocks, and the original carrying bags for sailing kit and boat.
I bought this boat from Bridger Marine, Exeter in 2001. It has only been used a few times. In the original handbook and some documentation, there nothing that indicates the exact date of manufacture (TCOA comment – best guess is 1992 from 20 years history of posting Tinker adverts).
When examined this year, there is a slow deflation in one of the compartments. I suspect this is due to a valve. Other than this, it is in good order for its age.
Also, a Honda 2HP 4-stroke outboard. Bought at the same time, very little use.
Price – Tinker £500, Outboard £250, or if bought together £700.
Tinker Foldaway RIB, with foldable rigid glassfibre hull. In excellent condition.
An ideal tender with the ability to have a fun sail too. All original accessories and bags, lifting rudder, and daggerboard.
Can be rigged for sailing, rowing or motoring and, when deflated, folds up small enough to go in the boot of a medium sized car. The mast breaks down into sections, none longer than 1.8m (6ft) and fits comfortably onto a roof rack or into an estate car.
Ullswater is looking good this evening, the weather forecast is sunshine all the way to next Wednesday and beyond.
If you would like to come and sail with the Tinkers already here you can pay to park and launch by the day at Waterside Farm Campsite, where we are staying. Currently the plan is sail cruise on Friday, Sat and Sun racing or free sailing take your pick. Monday a motor cruise. If you want to come it might be best to book parking and launching with Waterside Farm and if you could email me commodore@tinkerowners.org.uk just to give me the heads up.
There are 7 boats already coming it will be great to see a few more of you.
The Cotswold rally started with light winds on the Friday when those attending had the opportunity to setup their boats and get on the water to check everything was OK.
Saturday and Sunday saw racing during which nine boats took part in shifting winds. The results can be seen below
Monday saw the racing replaced with some fun and games on the water.
Classic Tinker Traveller Sailing inflatable complete, sail number 1582.
The boat was purchased 1988. The Tinker has been kept inflated over the years hanging up in roof of garage (see below). It was last used in 2011, as pictured below.
All items include oars, dagger board, rudder, mast. Trolley, foot pump, mainsail & jib.
Several fender buoys, pulleys, homemade transom mount for an outboard & daggerboard slot plug and some cordage will be included along with 2 x buoyancy aids, lifejacket+ childrens, repair kit, all manuals.
Price – Tinker Traveller Sailing Inflatable £400.
All inclusive.
Delivery can be arranged, or delivered by seller. COD or bank transfer on delivery.