Yacht: Black Adder
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Previously called ‘Kitmus’.
Grounded on Chichester Bar in 1948.
Insurance write-off & keel sold off.
Restored with new iron keel in Bosham.
Iron keel replaced with “Suvretta”s (W-2) lead keel in 1998.
Restored Maldon (Classic boat feature Feb 97); re-launched Aug 1998.
Weighed at Suffolk Yacht Harbour on 8 July 1999: 4.16 metric tonnes.
Sailed to Solent for 2009 BCYC Regatta (photospread in Classic Boat Oct 09 and Nov 10).
| Designer: | HG May |
| Type of Boat: | West Solent One Design |
| Rig: | Bermudan Sloop |
| Year Built: | 1927 |
| Built By: | Berthon Boat Company |
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| Sail Stats | Sail No: W 18 |
| Construction: | Red cedar planking. Grown oak Completely restored with new deck, some re-planking and new frames. Berthon build number: 282 |
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