Idle along I30

[Megan & Jason]

Hello there.   I have become the proud owner of an Idle Along dinghy. She is currently drying out in a garage awaiting restoration. Just need to find that precious time.   Her sail number is I30. I was wondering if your association or anyone within has any history of this boat. I don't even know her name.   Any information you may have would be greatly appreciated. I intend to keep her traditional in terms of colours and layout etc. Currently she is mostly varnished ply with a yellow bottom. Was this an original paint combination?   I look forward to hearing from you.   Kind regards,   Jason

[Bluo]

Hi Jason
That sounds a great project.  There is no IA 30 currently on the register - but maybe someone will remember it. 

As you may be aware, in the old days, each province had their own registration numbering - so there could be many IA30s about from different regions. Also people sometimes buy sails - so the sail reg number is not a completely reliable guide.

Where abouts did you buy it from?  That may help to track it down.  Would you like to post a photo too? esp of the cockpit interior to give an idea of the framing and construction? and to help date the boat.

Good luck with the restoration.  Please feel free to post photos as you go.

Regards Keith