Many thanks for your post. Yes I did start a new chain on purpose, it puts you back on top and if anyone out there has spent four years restoring a boat they will understand how I feel. I did not even get to put the sails up on Hilary Joyce, I also cut, machined and sanded every piece of timber. I run a joinery business and know just how many hours are required to build something like this. T

To loose your pride and joy is quite devastating to both my wife & I. Whilst she is insured the likeley pay out would not replace her & I am particularly saddened that I believe that only about 7 or 9 of these were ever built and for one to go missing upsets me deeply.