Hi to all, I have a sailing friend who is considering upsizing from his Cole23. He's particularly interested in, and looking at, a Lidgard 29 - but in trying to do his due diligence and research has found there's almost no info online except other boats for sale. Can anyone help with any info, links, or personal experience about the Lidguard 29?
TIA.
Haven't owned or sailed on one but know of them reasonably well - good design and nice turn of speed. Is it the one in Gippsland? It looks good but needs more information on hull and deck lay-up beyond just "graphite". Note sure why the main is short hoist. Masthead running backstays a pain but the main roach could be trimmed off (and head lengthened to full hoist) to leave just fixed backstay. You've probably seen this discussion;
crew.org.nz/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/5440-whiting-29-vs-lidgard-29-vs-marauder/
Duthie Lidgard designed the 25/26 strip planked cedar ply deck ones and assume the 29 as well. If the below is the same bloke he could respond?
www.instagram.com/duthie.lidgard/?hl=en
Gary Lidgard here might be able to assist
www.lidgarddesign.com/StudyPlans.html#Click%20any
Be good to know if it was professionally built and if so where, by who. Presumably the prior owner - realise now deceased - had a fact file on the boat which could be checked out.
Thanks r13, great info as always
It's a local boat, currently up in Pittwater having some deck repairs done. I understand it was a handlaid f/glass hull - possibly pro-built, with ply decks and cabin. Elderly owner, but not passed yet! According to the shippie working on it now, the owner has been quite fastidious with maintaining it over the years. My mate has been in contact with Lidgard family members here and in NZ. We'll see how that goes.
