RL24 | 162 | Lenaro | Reg Christiansen | SW Victoria, , Australia | I sold it in 1988 ish | Edit |
RL24 | 301 | Sunday joint | Cris Cureton | Darwin, NT, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 212 | Capricorn One | Tom Walsh | Noosa, Qld, Australia | Now the third owner that I know of.Mk 2 with standard rig.Used to have yellow hull,now cream with white deck.Would love to know year of manufacture. | Edit |
RL24 | | Footy | Tim Gamage | Bunbury, wa, Australia | Purchased Oct 2005 | Edit |
RL24 | 332 | Anitra | Peter Johnston | Augusta, w.a., Australia | sailing at Augusta Yacht Club | Edit |
RL24 | | Red-outable (formerly communique) | Geoff Zerna | Cherry Gardens, sa, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | | Cape Rose | Tim & Annette Jones | Joondalup, WA, Australia | Have had a wonderful time with Cape Rose, now sold her to Kat Pringle. I hope you enjoy her as much as we have Kat.
May 2014 | Edit |
RL24 | 144 | imogen | Greg & Deena Pearson | gnangara, wa, Australia | After getting her we refitted the mast and rigging and taken her out for a sail. Great boat!
Will now look at getting a new main and gennoa
just hope to get her out more. Friends just bought a rl24 after seeing ours so all the more reason to go sailing | Edit |
RL24 | 216 | JimRummy | Peter Jensen | Aitkenvale, Qld, Australia | Purchased July 2001 from Dave McCallum near Nambour following an advertisement on this site.
Thankyou to the keeper of the site. The boat is now in Townsville where it will be a family
cruiser. Our sailing will probably be limited to the coast between Hinchinbrook Is and the Whitsundays.
I would be pleased to know of any RLs kept in the area or passing through.
Fairwinds and happy sailing, Peter. | Edit |
RL24 | unknown | | anthony steele | albany, wa, Australia | recently bought this fine yacht and at present are doing some learning about it. need some detail on the swinging keel fixing pin anchorage,mine looks not to be very strong.any detail would be much appreciated | Edit |
RL24 | RL74 | Cavalier | Lyal Mutton | Adelaide, South Aust., Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | | Step By Step | Robert & Cheryl Watson | Lismore, N.S.W., Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 146 | Beach Inspector | Bob Hancock | Buderim, Qld, Australia | I am returning to sailing after 12 year layoff. Am looking for a Club on Sunshine Coast where other RL24's are raced. Any suggestions? | Edit |
RL24 | 229 | Kermit | Michael Skinner | Darwin, NT, Australia | My first yacht. Green deck and hull, hence the name. Bought her in Edithburgh SA, now in Darwin. A member of DSC and planning on mostly cruising. Keen to rig a Bimini ASAP to keep the kids out of the sun. SOLD in 2011 to a rl enthusiast who will look after 'Kermit'. | Edit |
RL24 | ? | no pressure | william kamsteeg | airlie beach, queensland, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 341 | Elsa | Peter Croft | Ulverstone, Tas, Australia | Mark 3 Cruising vessel purchased 14 Dec 87 in Brisbane, believed built 1978 and sold to Victoria? Any information to Croft,31 Walker St. Ulverstone,7315,Tas.03/64255976.Have original main sail (vgc) for sale-any offers?Was named ANNE.
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RL24 | 7 | alf | robert helmore | cairns, qld, Australia | new owner | Edit |
RL24 | 7 | alf | robert johnson | cairns, qld., Australia | looking for a mainsail for RL24 | Edit |
RL24 | 5023 | Para handy | Alastair Russell | Paynesville, Vic, Australia | Very early mark 1 model ( square windows!!)that was sold as a kit to be home finished in Newcastle NSW. I bought her in 1980 in very bad condition and she has now been rebuilt. Mike Coxon sails and rig, fitted with a mark 2 swing keel plus a Holm bros. rudder. I stiffened her hull and the mast can take quite high rig tension. There is a slight chine high up in the hull beside the cockpit? The boat is a dream to sail now. She was raced for a few years at Port Kembla Sailing Club. 8/3/2015 SOLD TO SCOTT VOLLER OF PAYNESVILLE IN A VERY POOR CONDITION | Edit |
RL24 | 250 | TANTALUS | Rob Price | Torrensvile SA 5031, Sth Aust, Australia | MK 3 Use for racing and fairly extensive cruising Owned for 4 yrs after purchasing it from Len Pettigrew | Edit |
RL24 | | Escapade | Ron Dicker | Saint Morris, SA, Australia | Small Boat Club of South Australia. | Edit |
RL24 | Nil | Ethelred | ian Farnsworth | Medowie, NSW, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 808 | Ataraxia | Petra and Mani | Beenaam Valley, QLD, Australia | Ataraxia (formerly "Slippery when wet") is a foam sandwich construction and was brought to QLD in 2006. We cruise the Great Sandy Straits and race in the Bay to Bay. | Edit |
RL24 | 47 | Spiral Navigator | Wayne & Gretta Hill | Mc Crae, Vic, Australia | White Mk 1 SK - mint green topsides painted on. Was previously "Juanita" owned by Ken and Lil at Warricknabeal in Vic, given a new balsa and foam sandwich cockpit around turn of century. De osmosised & resprayed 2003, mast made from and old 18' skiff mast. Raced occassionally, cruised very often. Purchased by us around 1998. | Edit |
RL24 | 464 | Touche | Peter Lynch | Brisbane, QLD, Australia | I purchased Touche in July 1997 from the Louttit Family (then living on the Gold Coast). We have had many enjoyable trips cruising the waters of Fraser Island, the Whitsunday Islands, Townsville, and the home of the RL – The Broadwater. Touche has raced in the "Bay to Bay" since 1998. | Edit |
RL24 | 196 | Bella Breeze | Steve Knowlton | Derry, NH, USA | I have been looking for one of these boats for years. I purchased a bare hull about 20 years ago when I lived in Newbury MA. I fitted it out and brought it to the Boston Boat show. The boat and I parted ways in a costly divorce . Would of loved to have the original one back. This boat's former name is Stolen Moments . I noticed it for sale on Ebay . The boat didn't sell at auction so I made an offer which was accepted and drove 5 hours to NY to purchase it. Have the hull and rigging back in great shape , now need to work on the interior. Replace carpet etc..The sail number I got off the the old registry. Came with a set of Oday sails. Don't know what happened to the originals. Can't wait to get it in the water..... | Edit |
RL24 | Hull No. RLT11302M82-US | SALTY FOX | vasco raposo | Corning, NY, USA | Advise on two subjects:
* I assume that 302 is the number that should go on the sails. Is it right?
* I would like to make some changes in the
cabin. Where should I avoid cutting or drilling so that flotation reserve is not
jeopardized.
This boat was named SPIRITUS under previous
owners.
Contact me on e-mail carucas@msn.com
Anyone with e-mail... send adresses so we can exchange notes,news and information | Edit |
RL24 | 305 | jacqui | Phillip Burns | CAULFIELD, VIC, Australia | I purchased Jacqui May 2001 in Brisbane and shipped her back to Melbourne. The boats original Melbourne owner purchased the hull and deck and fitted it out himself. looking forward to many happy hours aboard her. | Edit |
RL24 | N/a | Lowana | Johannes Schiffmacher | Gosnells, WA 6110, Australia | Does someone remember or knows something about this Yacht.
I have a Wine Cooler issued to Mr E Thomas.
Series Point Score. Division II Y.A.H
West Coast Series 1987
Sponored by
Halls Head Estates
Parry Corporation
B.P Austrlia
Would like some information regarding this Yacht " Lowana ", an perhaps a Photo.
Regards Johannes
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RL24 | 525 | Shady Lady | Kelvin & Tracy Holdt | Runaway Bay, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia | We have been racing consistently out of Southport Yacht Club at Hollywell and now have 7 RL24's racing, We are looking forward to meeting others in the area to join in. Kelvin Mob 0414 606 238 | Edit |
RL24 | 106 | Sato | Alan Owen | Seaholme, vic, Australia | Converted to bulb/drop keel. Cockpit raised 200 mm and poptop fitted. | Edit |
RL24 | 16 | HYDRUS | Lex Bull | Brisbane, Qld, Australia | Mk II - Ive been told - Built by Bruce Harris (Shark Cat) - Gold Coast. I am the 2nd owner, nearly recently sold it. Glad I didn't, the more I sail it the more I appreciate Robs design ability. | Edit |
RL24 | 267? | Minki | Alex Kostin | Townsville, Qld, Australia | A Townsville RL24 that was purchased from Rob ? of the Burdekin AG College and used to be called 'rampant'. I have had her for over 20 years now and she's still used for fishing and cruising and the occaisional trip out to the reef. The best we've done is 7 days on Davies Reef and the furthest out we've been is to Pith Reef which is 57 miles offshore. We were lucky enough to be blessed with excellent weather! If any owners are in the T'ville region and need some advice then! | Edit |
RL24 | 154 | Roadie | Neville Bowles | Emu Park, Qld, Australia | I would like to know some history of this boat (formally Sinbee) | Edit |
RL24 | ka186 | PAREMA | Mark and Linda sewell | denham, / shark bay, WA, Australia | I first bought Parema in 2002. I was 57 years old, single, a novice sailor, twice divorced, an Alcholic(20 years)a smoker of 43 years,and had suffered with a bad back for 25 years. my life was in a mess. and my sailing was a disaster. then two years ago, a friend told me about the saving grace of Jesus Christ. from then on my life started to improve, i gave up drinking and smoking,and last year i married a wonderfull christian lady. We are now running our own buisness, Canaan Land and Marine Services, and life is Plain sailing.Thank you Lord. Update. it is now 2010 Parema is looking, and sailing, better than ever with heaps of modifications.and Shark bays winds and tides are still a rewarding challenge. Update it is now 2016 and i am 70 my boat deserves a younger skipper she is still as spritely as ever but i am not. She is up for sale in buy and sell. 2017. a new start for Parema a young couple from Exmouth Phil and Elise have taken her to sail the Ningaloo reef may our Lord bless your sailing and may you enjoy Parema as much as we did.Mark and Linda. Update: 2024 I see Parema is now in a yard in Fremantle. | Edit |
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RL24 | None | Telesis | Ron Tate | Annapolis, MD, USA | I've had this boat since it came off the line in 1980. Actually this is the second hull since the first one turned out poorly and I had to have it replaced. Bob White's crew did their best to screw this one up too, but it turned out well. This boat sails very well in a full range of conditions.
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RL24 | ? | Insalt | David Wetherall | Jindalee, Qld, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | | Honey Pot | Ian & Karen Ward | Wooroloo, WA, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 69 | REBEL | Larry Byrne | Maryborough, QLD, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 164 | Justforkix (previously On Fire) | Warren stalder | Grays Point, NSW, Australia | New owner(Jun05).Now restored. Sails on Port Hacking and Port Stephens. | Edit |
RL24 | | BARGEERA | shaun Lane | Midland, WA, Australia | FOR SALE....10,000 ono.
reg trailer twin axle breakback
She now has a tornado cat mast,sails & rig
with self furling jib. builtin engel fridge,toilet
twin batt and solar panels. motor mounted center of transom and twin rudders fitted.The forward section of the cockpit has been filled in to take a curved mainsheat traveller and creating extra storage and seating. | Edit |
RL24 | 302 | Slyfox | Andrew Pike | Brisbane, QLD, Australia | Slyfox is a mark 1 which has been restored to her former glory in 2001 after being neglected for a number of years.She is now used to explore Moreton Bay and the Broadwater, I have in 2006 replaced the old rig with a new Goldspar,North Sail race rig and race with the Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club. | Edit |
RL24 | | JMAK | Ken McAlpine | Elwood, vic, Australia | Member of Mordialloc Yacht Club | Edit |
RL24 | 128 | HoneyBee | Tony Karst | Mackay, Qld, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 190 | Footloose | Damon McCarter | Lenah Valley, Tas, Australia | Haven't had her long, she is a lovely boat after a good scrub, had her on a mooring for a couple of months while giving the trailer a big makeover. Boat is next, but lots of fun to sail | Edit |
RL24 | | spiffy | greg lindstrom | port charlotte, fl, usa | I bought boat 2 years ago had been stored in the guys carport for almost 20 years boat is like new it is a 1984 I sail it from charlotte harbor to the keys then to the dry tortugas. My family and i enjoy the boat very much. | Edit |
RL24 | 85 | Tickety Boo | Ian West/ Alicia Ellis | Adelaide, SA, Australia | Just bought her from Peter Charles at Hindmarsh Island, via Goolwa S.A. Peter said that he bought her from Rod Hunter @ Largs Bay about 5 years ago.
She didnt have a name at that time, so Peter called her Tickety Boo (reference to Billy Connelly). She is in good shape, having been cruised around the Coorong and Lakes/Murray Mouth area in SA for the last few years, Peter also raced her from Goolwa. We are hoping to cruise the Coorong/Lakes/Murray Mouth area, and the coastal areas around Adelaide...also considering racing her at Brighton & Seacliff YC; maybe next season :) | Edit |
RL24 | 613 | LeggLess | John Kearney | Rockhampton, Qld, Australia | Formally Legit an early Mk1 . Purchased in poor condition Have replaced trailer and Refurbished the boat .She will sail Keppel Bay until sorted out then the Qld Coast | Edit |
RL24 | 42 | esprit | Graeme Barber | Holt, ACT, Australia | unknown age.
the sail number was 467 This boat came from WA I would like to know some info on it. the last owners were in the army and had no idea and the repairs that had been carried out by a repairer in WA were ##### and had to be re-done it now has a spinnaker chute and ring. any info greatly welcomed. | Edit |
RL24 | TCYC 334 | Knot A Problem | Alan Edwards | Bibra Lake, W.A., Australia | Major rebuild completed in 2005. Completely repainted and refitted with new sails and tidy up of internal of boat. Trailer also rejuvinated ready for 2006 racing season | Edit |
RL24 | 423 | Phantom II | Henk Winkeler | Sunnybank Hills, Qld, Australia | I purchased the boat from Jack Keir in Aug 2000 as my retirement project, mainly interested in just going out for a "days sail" , do most of my sailing from Victoria Point. | Edit |
RL24 | unknow | to be named | Clayton & Shell Stevens | caboolture, qld, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 999 | JO JO 2 | Peter Davey | Frankston South, Vic., Australia | Purchased from Robert Cordwell December '05.
I dont know how the sail number 999 was assigned.
The boat is a Mark 3 swing keel with a 7/8 rig
and is stored on Raymond Island in the Gippsland
Lakes. Amended May 2020. | Edit |
RL24 | F66(FSC) | Seabird | Neil Ensor | SouthLake, W A 6164, Australia | Bought from Mandurah 2yrs ago.Twilight at FBYC ;RPYC;Member of FSC.Used to cruise frequently to Thompsons bay,Rotto,but then used RL28 Sealeggs;I crew on a J24 at Freo.Love the trailer/sailer concept as moorings are a pain.Seabird 1st had a 5hp mariner(then an 8hp) on a leg;In fairly good nic for yr,Seabird featured in realestate adverts | Edit |
RL24 | 236 | Big Deal | Matthew Francis | Kambah, ACT, Australia | Aquired Jan 2006 from Richard Voller. MkII with Holm Bros drop keel. | Edit |
RL24 | 111 | dodgy vindaloo | Tim Jackman | molindinar, QLD, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 254 | Samurai | Daryl Wall | Runaway Bay, Qld, Australia | "Samurai" has been part of our family for nearly 30 years. We have been privileged to be able to sail around the wonderful Broadwater. She has been sitting out of the water for about 5 years but is in pretty good shape overall. | Edit |
RL24 | 31? | Why Knott | Brian Bullock | , , Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 405 | No name as yet | John Inglis | Rowville, vic, Australia | Bought from Ron mcrindle, thanks Ron, origional name Bunyip. Removed the name with polisher. Havent sailed my beautiful Taipan since buying Bunyip. Maybe this summer?
NEVER SAILED THE TAIPAN AGAIN! SOLD IT!
IN THE PROCESS OF PAINTING EX BUNYIP ALL WHITE. BIG JOB, GETTING THERE BUT I WOULD RATHER SAIL THAN PAINT. | Edit |
RL24 | | summer rain | ken fraser | Brisbane, QLD, Australia | purchased from WA and shipped to Brisbane - appears to be mark 3 but not certain - hinged centreboard with step in case and winch- fitted with duck bill - internal floor moulded grp with non slip - sink on left, stove on right - well in bow - different rudder stock from my sons RL Safari Bay which has a anchor hatch in lieu of forward well - believed to be previously called good Spanking - No backstay in rig - Puchased RL28 Rebel | Edit |
RL24 | 24 | Ananaka II | Scott Dasborough | Karnup, WA, Australia | My wife and I recently purchased Ananaka II from Jeff Milligan from Safety Bay. Name will be changed to No More Crumbs. We are still learning but having a great time. Would love to catch up with others in Rockingham area with an RL 24. | Edit |
RL24 | 116 | Nautilus | John McCulloch | Mannering Park, NSW, Australia | Will be racing on Saturday afternoons at Mannering Park Yacht Club (Grace St Mannering Park). Come down for a visit & join the social atomsphere. | Edit |
RL24 | 305 | Previously Jacqui | Sal and John Heddles | Maffra, Vic, Australia | Gippy Lakes but a preference for the Myalls . | Edit |
RL24 | 54 | troika | marcel adamczyk | kuttabul 4741, qld, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | | Kokiri | David Love | Asquith, NSW, Australia | Recently purchaced fixed keel RL 24 of unknown history.
Interested in hearing from other RL owners in Broken Bay region. | Edit |
RL24 | 102 | pussyfoot/calypso II | kerrie Grice | brisbane, QLD, Australia | Previous names, Calypso II/ Jumping Jack Flash.Just purchased and have met origional owner.He claimed this boat was the fourth one made? New to sailing and love the boat.It has a full set of sails and is in good condition. Currently sailing at Manly.White hull and Orange deck.Am interested in history of boat and general RL24 information. | Edit |
RL24 | 158 | Happy Days | John & Cathy Hawksworth | Myrtleford, Vic, Australia | We purchased the RL from Richard Barrow , Benalla.
Currently undergoing a TOTAL REFIT.
Found two snapped off goosenecks in the boom so obviously the 12 to 1 boom vang works.
We may have a crack at the state and nationals,and look forward to some whitsunday cruising | Edit |
RL24 | 319 | Fi fi lV | Brian Lawrie | Lockleys, SA, Australia | Mark 3 | Edit |
RL24 | 408 | Audacity | john roberts | yackandandah, vic, Australia | Audacity Mk 3 bought in Ipswich Q about 1991, sold Maryborough/Poona Q 1993 to M & S Hart, now named "Hart Beat", when I moved to Victoria. Wish I had kept it! Now seeking this craft or similar (july 2008). | Edit |
RL24 | | Beach Inspector | Jack McGregor | Currumbin, Qld, | Purchased Feb 08
Member of Southport Yacht | Edit |
RL24 | 417 | Remedy | Dale Evans | Bathurst, NSW, AUS | Previously owned by Lynton Bradfield as "Serendipity". I renovated her over last winter. The hull is now blue. | Edit |
RL24 | 222 | Thinga Majig | Steven Lymbery | Nth Nowra, NSW, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 201 | Love Life | Alan, Greg & Chaise Pattison | Sale, Vic, Australia | Purchased in February 2008 in almost orginal condition, sails dated 1976 with original owner's name. We assume it's a MK II | Edit |
RL24 | R13 | Kwilena | Tom Alford | Hamersley, Western Australia, Australia | I have owned Kwilena for approx. 15 years and we sail out of Royal Perth Yacht Club | Edit |
RL24 | 97 | Jasper Two | Liz & Russ Heard | Brisbane, Qld, Australia | Recently purchased, re-named and all timber tidied up. I'm ready to hit Moreton Bay but could need some tips on my first rigging, having not rigged an RL before. Would appreciate any feedback from anybody in the Brissy area. | Edit |
RL24 | 102 | pussyfoot | Michael Smith | Brisbane, Qld, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 182 | Galatea | jeff Wright | Meningie, South Australia, Australia | 070118 Just purchased this boat and in the process of cleaning it up and getting it ready to sail. 150121 we are on the water and sailing! | Edit |
RL24 | ? | Craig Toms | Craig Toms | Brisbane, Qld, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | not known,Hull # RLT11303m81a | unnamed at this time | Richard Dehne | Albuquerque, NM, USA | I acquired this boat recently, and have completely striped it down, repairing/restoring it over the winter, and hope to have it in the water in the spring, ( will see) I have restored cars and old motorcycles,(for 30 years) but not boats, but I am having fun learning.
any ideas, suggestions are appreciated, | Edit |
RL24 | | L'chaim | Bob Maher | Ridgefield, CT, USA | I am the second owner and had it for over 12 years. I spent a lot of quality time on her. I am now on a lake called Candlewood in Fairfield county CT. | Edit |
RL24 | 336 | Racy Lady | Peter Bourke | Hallett Cove, SA, Australia | Brighton and Seacliff Yacht Club, Adelaide. Mk III SK, with a skiff rig. Green hull with gold, white and black highlights.
Name changed from Sublime to Racy Lady in October 2014.
Previous owners were Roger Smith of Adelaide and Nev Radcliffe of Horsham. The transom also shows traces of Hastings Yacht Club, but I don't know who the owner was then. | Edit |
RL24 | | Mako | Steve Wennerbom | Petrie, Qld, Australia | Mako has a fixed keel conversion, and a walk through transom. | Edit |
RL24 | | BANDIT | SCRUBY | BIG PATS CREEK, VIC, AUST | The boat had no name so i named it after my best mate a blue healer i had for 17 years | Edit |
RL24 | 73 | Lyndell II | David Smith | Prospect East, SA, Australia 5082 | Mark 1. Peelgrain mast, North sails. I've had the boat since the 70s and sailed a lot in Northern Spencer Gulf, mainly in and around Whyalla. I've only recently put her back in the water after a twelve year lay-off. Still loves the strong breezes! Now sail in Port Vincent. | Edit |
RL24 | SP 79 | Trust Me | Douglas Byles | Nhulunbuy, NT, Australia | This was an extremely generous gift from Stephen Lane (see register). The boat has been submerged after the pivot bolt holes elongated. So having taken over, we have bailed it out and are now starting the cleaning and repairing process and very excited.
I now know this boat was bought by a French couple and sailed to Gove. They then sailed to Darwin, where the boat was purchased by a gent know in Gove as FIG JAM. He took it to Groote Island, then returned to Gove with it. Later it was sold on to one Paul Mastin, who had many years of fun and enjoyment with it. He sold it on to Monkey Bill before it passed on to Wendy and Tracey Geddes (See earlier register). | Edit |
RL24 | no# | Abegueit II | Bob Direng | South Park, PA, USA | My boat is a 1981 bought it in 1989 here in Pittsburgh.Sail it almost every weekeng on Lake Pymatuning.Love it! | Edit |
RL24 | 58 | DIS IS LIVIN | Alan Dahl | Burpengary, Qld, Australia | Boat sold to Steve North to be replacement of his unfortuneate loss of "Go For It" in the "Surf to City" Race.Believe the new name will be "Go Again" | Edit |
RL24 | 9 | yahoo | pete & janie | airlie beach, qld, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | RL 24 | KIARETT | Greg alan Langan | port douglas, QLD, AUSIE | FUN SERIOUS BOATS | Edit |
RL24 | SP 79 | Trust Me | Wendy and Tracy Geddes | Nhulunbuy, N.T., Australia | Just bought the boat Aug 2007 in Nhulunbuy and we will use it as a fun sail of our home ship the 24M Rushcutter.we are looking for a Replacement mast and boom | Edit |
RL24 | 428 | Tiga | Colin Skinner | Katoomba, NSW, Australia | I sold her in 2008 to a fellow in Melbourne. A MkIV drop keel version. I bought her 2007 down at Jervis Bay. Actually I swapped my Roberts 25 keel boat for her and a little extra. At first I thought she might be too tender for me but after sailing a mate's RL24 mkIV at this seasons Nationals at Lake Macquarie I now know how to handle her. I changed down from a previous Seaway 25 as it was getting too heavy to handle and lift the mast. Nice boat though. The RL is a dream to launch, tow, and even sail. A true off the beach TS and a lot of fun with regular 8knot speeds being achieved. I took her out the heads (Sydney) a few days ago and she loved the swell. No water came over the rails. i am considering a trip to Port Stephens up the coast but will pick the weather and the crew. i have sailed all my TS's offshore including a Boomarang 20 in 55knots and the Seaway in 35 to 40knots. No worries and great fun. May see you guys around some where out there on the liquid stuff. | Edit |
RL24 | 340 | FREE SPIRIT | Michael Rigby | DROMANA, VIC, Australia | the sail number quite possibly should be 324 as for the reference further up which I believe is the same boat | Edit |
RL24 | 306 | Lowana 3 | | , VIC, Australia | MARK 1 DROP KEEL.north peelgrane rig | Edit |
RL24 | 88 | Blue Heeler | Kevin O'Neill | Torquay, Vic, Australia | Sold. | Edit |
RL24 | 143 | Charlie Brown | Bernie Bradley | Noosa, Qld, Australia | Blue Hulled cruising MK 1 based at Noosa Y&RC. Converted to transom mounted outboard. Boat was previously Gay Abandon in Sydney. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Owned by the late and great Chris Conley for a number of years puchased by his mates to keep the tradition of beating Apache and Touche going. Co-owned by Jon Symonds and Bernie, Gilly never too far away from the helm. | Edit |
RL24 | 214 | LORNA DEE | DOUGLAS STIRLING | SANCTUARY POINT, NSW, Australia | I have had the boat for about 4 years and have raced it on Lake Illawarra and St Georges Basin with much pleasure. | Edit |
RL24 | | Steel Away | | Mooroochydore, Qld 4558, Australia | last owner Mike Rawlings | Edit |
RL24 | RL505 | Treasure Island | Michael Stevens | Warrawee, NSW, Australia | TI is in sailing school survey for son James "Always Sailing School" Birkenhead Point marina # ST132. Won CYCA winter series two years running, h'cap now stuffed! will rest for this year. Great training yacht but a bit heavy now with radios and other in survey requirements. | Edit |
RL24 | 193 | Ariel | Peter Norman | Queenscliff, VIC, Australia | MKII. previously "The Other Woman" owned by Dave Parker. | Edit |
RL24 | | | Sally Kraus | Boston, MA, United States | I Liked Your Site | Edit |
RL24 | 308 | My Therapy | Michael Brindley | Fitzroy Falls , NSW, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 191 | Dream Weaver | Mark Walker | Albany Creek, QLD, Australia | I recently purchased my RL24 from Ken Luxford as he has not gotten out as he had planned. I have done some restoration work over the past 2 months and I intend to put her on the water in a couple of weeks.
I will be changing the name as I find Dream Weaver very common, the name I have chosen is My Chanel after my one and only grandaughter.
Repairs included sanding all the timbers, restain and relacquer, replacement of most ropes and various fittings. The trailer was in reasonable condition but replacement of side lights was waranted.
I have joined the Moreton Bay Boat Club at Scarborough and intend to race her in this seasons winter club challenge. | Edit |
RL24 | 159 | Whatever | Darryn Dyer | Sale, VIC, Australia | Whatever is a MK2 swing keel previosly named Jeweltime and while sanding her back in prep for a respray found the name Intrepid II which I believe would be her original name. This boat has been a member at Lake Wellington Yacht Club for more than 20 years. B4 this I believe she was on a swing morring in Sydney.I purchased her Oct 04. I striped off the original soft sail rig, bow & stern rails,and have slowly been bringing her up to current race spec with Goldspar mast,North racing sails, new rudder, travler, spinaker shoot and a complete refit.My kids and I are now having some fun racing her.Still sailed at Lake Wellington Yacht club and Gippsland Lakes | Edit |
RL24 | | SEA BREEZE | Rod Anderson | Falcon, W.A., Australia | Just purchased this lovely yacht Nov 2006 in Mandurah. If any one has any info on her please let us know would like to know her history. Can email photos of her.Oh and by the way we love her to bits. | Edit |
RL24 | no number | Cacatoo | Charles Clark | Goondiwindi, QLD, Australia | Took over from Alan Clark from Boggabilla northern NSW who used to sail from Hollywell Harbour. Alan's original RL24 Jabaru was used by Rob Legg to make new moulds when he began manufacturing on his own.
Please update this information if needed. | Edit |
RL24 | 332 | Anitra | Peta Davis | Augusta, WA, Australia | Purchased from Peter Howman in August 2007 to be raced on the Hardy Inlet in Augusta. After a clean up and spit and polish, electric winch and anti-foul we raced on opening day Oct. 28th with new skipper, local Ray Wakelin,to second over the line and a first on handicap. Looking for help to provide a swing keel "telltale" as we race with various keel positions. | Edit |
RL24 | 266 | Mikela | | , , Australia | Boat sold | Edit |
RL24 | 263 | Ramena | Richard Edwards | Fish Creek, Vic, Australia | Dick used to sail on Ken Hackets boat Sasha and had the adrenalin rush of winning the Australian titles at Sandgate.
He bought his own boat about 30 years ago and we had some great family adventures in it.
However the family grew up, the boat was packed away and it has had a rest of around 12 years. Now there are some grandchildren and Pa is cleaning out the boat. It is about to be tried and tested all over again, or is it the man who will be tried and tested. | Edit |
RL24 | 32 | Rampant | Geoff Stringer | Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 420 | Ruby Jay | Steven Bartley | Hollywell, Qld, Australia | Now sold to Bill Asher. Please see the later entry.
This vessel was purchased a couple of years ago from a backyard in Manly (Brisbane). It had a yellow hull but was not in very good condition at all. Has now been re-furbished and will be used for club races on the Gold Coast in 2007. We now have a white hull with dark blue below the waterline and a deck of pale blue. If anyone has any other information about the history of this boat I would be very pleased to hear from you. | Edit |
RL24 | 303 ? | Flinker | William Sweers | Jacksonville, FL, USA | Sold the boat. She was great but needed a larger boat. Teenagers take up a lot of room. | Edit |
RL24 | 108 | Miss Tress | Hugh Hetherington | Canterbury 3126, Victoria, Australia | Mark 1 Swing keel, now skiff rigged with peelgrain mast. Purchased from Ewen Cayzer at Geelong, Vic. Previously named "Pampero". Original owner was Colin Murray of Goon Nure, Vic. | Edit |
RL24 | 459 | Nusaballa | Craig Mitchell | Brisbane, Qld, Australia | Purchased off Lachlan McDougall Feb 2007.
My wife and I are learning the craft of sailing on this excellent performing boat. | Edit |
RL24 | 431 | Liaison | Adrian Cassar | Melbourne, Vic, Australia | We bought this boat from John Pruden in December 2006. Currently a WIP. | Edit |
RL24 | 315 | formerly known as-HYPERTENSION | Ian | Seven Hills, nsw, Australia | these boats rock bigtime!!!!!! how much fun can one little boat give? | Edit |
RL24 | 0 | boat sold | Craig and Luci Wilson | Manly, QLD, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 420R | Ruby Jay | Gareth & Bill Asher | Upper Mt Gravatt, Qld, Australia | Bought 2007 from James Clow, Sippy Downs. Previous owner Charles Bartley in Manly. Originally had yellow hull. Possibly name Capricorn One. Was dumped at Noosa yacht and Rowing club some time in 2000/1. Bartley bought her 2003/4 from someone in Manly, sold her to James Clow 2005/6. November 2007 we bought her and berthed her at Hollywell. A bad attempt at covering the original yellow hull with what looked like house paint was remedied by complete paint job in 2014. Now white and dark blue. Replaced all deck fittings cost a bomb but looking forward to clear sky's and fair winds. Original owner was Jack Tullimans of Chelmer. Launched on the Brisbane River. He sold in 1978 but Jack sadly passed away in.May and I wasn't able to find out the next owner. Daughter thinks the name was 'Josephina" Anyone with more info greatly appreciated. After the 2023 Nationals she was reluctantly up for sale. Bought by Mark (Bob) and Alanna Watson from Harvey Bay. They wish to take her cruising. A good rest for the old Girl. We've had 14 years of great sailing on her. Miss her already.
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RL24 | 444 | ambuscade 11 | Martyn Peasey | ipswich, qld, Australia | second owner, purchased 13/9/2003
(the day after my birthday) I've just noticed this is the second registration of this boat, thanks Fred & Jenny she is a great boat, well loved and well looked after | Edit |
RL24 | 327 | ReisLing | Mcmiall | Somerville, Vic, Australia | MkIII recently bought from Rob Clarsen. Based at Yaringa in Westernport. Mixed fleet racing out of Yaringa and cruising mainly in Westernport. | Edit |
RL24 | | Waltzing Matlida | Tom Miller | Brainerd, MN, USA | I bought this in 1981. I havn't sailed it in the past 5 or 6 years. I need to perform some "surgery" on it. I am anxious to spend time getting her seaworthy. I need a cockpit hatch seat / cover which was lost in a storm that damaged her. | Edit |
RL24 | ? | Pequod | Donald Wilson | Portland, OR, USA | 1981 RLT11301M81B 9.9hp | Edit |
RL24 | 45 | GOFORIT. | STEVE NORTH | REDCLIFFE, QLD, Australia | Goforit was unfortunatly Lost At Sea at 1420 hours on the 5th of March 2011 while competting in the Surf to City race.It was a fantastic ride hitting speeds over 20knts for a lot of the race untill the crash 10 minutes from the finish line. She was One Of the Greats and will be sadly missed by all who new and sailed on her. | Edit |
RL24 | 428 | Libearty Bell------previously Swagman | John Haworth | North Nowra, NSW, Australia | First trailer yacht purchased 7/11/03.Looking forward to enjoying my retirement present. Watch this space.Having rebulit trailer,installed new electronics,added a new stern rail,updated all safetygear,enhanced standing rigging she is now ready to launch with the greatest of confidence I cannot wait.
My very first venture out to Jervis Bay was a great success, not only did the boat sail beyond expectations the wind was gentle and steady, anyone would think that I was expected.I then put her through her paces in a regatta held on Jervis Bay and her performance was exilerating.
I am now adding a safety rail forward, for added protection of the crew when they are launching the Kite or working with the Jib. We will be out on the water over the winter period fine tuning our sailing skills, in readiness for the RL24 Nationals Titles being held on the Gippsland Lakes at Paynesville from the 2nd to the 7th of janruary 05. All going well I will see you there.
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RL24 | 252 | Korner KennelI | Mark Croser | , , Australia | I Purchased The Boat In 1988 From The Marina At Goolwa.From 88 To 97 The RL Was Sailed AtPT VINCENT SA With My Wife And 3 Boys As Crew.Since Then The Boat Has Been Home To 70 Rats And 30 Mice [Farm].In 03 I Would To Wet The Hull Again But I Need To Buy Some Used Sails So If Any Body Can Help Me Please Contact Me. | Edit |
RL24 | | SEA BREEZE | owen & hilary JOHNSTON | Mandurah, W.A, Australia | planning to cruise rivers and lakes etc. all over Australia,starting 2003. Fitting out to live aboard, learning to keep head down.This is our second RL24, {several boats ago. ] W.A manufactured, named "She's Apples." | Edit |
RL24 | | beach inspector | simon soady | , qld, Australia | just bought beache inspector(30sep03) and i was a previous owner of keehar an rl24 mark1 | Edit |
RL24 | 181 | Reggae Lady | Brian Mellor | Foster, Vic, Australia | Originally named "Kina" i purchased her approximately twenty years ago. Still has the Dehavilland mast that came with her. The main is Mylar/Kevlar fully battened "Horizon" sail with dacron jib. She is still swing keel and up to three years ago quite competitive. Unfortunately sailing has taken a back seat recently but the intention is "get back into it" this coming season. I belong to Corner Inlet Boat Club. | Edit |
RL24 | | Wings | Daryl Edwards | COOROY, QLD, Australia | I have had several yachts over the years but this one responds and points the best of all. We race every Wed on the Noosa River. It's flat water but I am sure that she could perform in the ocean very well. | Edit |
RL24 | 86 | Good Spanking | Damien O'Grady | Perth, WA, Australia | After sanding her down prior to painting, I noticed the faint outline of a previous name, "Joi de Vivre" - I think it may have been the original name. | Edit |
RL24 | 150 | Warrigal | James Shannon | Mentone, Vic, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 314 | Oasis | Glen Clarke | Somerton Park , SA, Australia | Swing keel, Mk 3. | Edit |
RL24 | 551 | Cosmos | Bob and Heather Smith | Alstonville, NSW, Australia | Located on the hard at Horizon Shores Marina, 30 km south of Brisbane. Raced for 10 years, cruised the last 8 years @ Whitsundays, Fraser, Moreton, Stradbroke, Richmond R, Clarence R, Port Stephens, Myall L., Hawkesbury. Spend about 5 days per month on Cosmos. Would not be without her!!
Sold to Iain Cummings in Sept 22. | Edit |
RL24 | 64 | AWOL | Terry Stannus | Lowood, QLD, Australia | Previously Another Rum Go then Curlew then Good Feelings. Now AWOL. Nine month major refit just completed.Cruising Wivenhoe Dam and Moreton Bay when able to break out of barracks. | Edit |
RL24 | UNKNOWN | CJAM | Anthony Frampton | NEWCASTLE, NSW, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | RQ224 | Ellegato | Chris Robinson | wamuran, qld, Australia | sold and was copletly changee | Edit |
RL24 | N34 | F-Troop | Steve Bowen | Morley, wa, Australia | Just purchased, looking forward to getting away on the weekends. Soon to be " Some Boat" | Edit |
RL24 | none | no name | mick petersen | newcastle, nsw, Australia | purchased the boat in rough conditon intesion's are to fix it up and learn to sail apart from maybe 30hrs all up on a catermaran only been on sail boat once and once on trimaran | Edit |
RL24 | 126 | monkey see monkey do (almitra) | bernie ryan | paynesville, vic, Australia | mark one ,swing keel. original owner Roy Martin. purchased from Ed Wilkins. 2nd in nationals 2004 (swing keel division) | Edit |
RL24 | 102 | Sasha | Jon Knight | Bairnsdale, Vic, Australia | Mk1 DK, Purchased from Michael Ried in 2015.Who purchased from original owner, Ken Hackett, July 2002 | Edit |
RL24 | 342 | Vintage Red | Mark Francis | Bairnsdale, Vic, Australia | Restored Mk111 purchased April 2015. Previously known as "Bernamarie". Sailing Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club | Edit |
RL24 | 191 | Dreamweaver | Ken Luxford | Roadvale, Qld, Australia | Recently purchased from Jay Quinn & Marie Axmacher. This is our first boat, so Sue and I are looking forward to having lots fun. | Edit |
RL24 | 414 | screamin' blue murder | Ian Cook | Colac, Vic, Australia | Housed Colac Yacht Club. Mark 3 swing keel | Edit |
RL24 | 267 | Accordance | Peter & Kylie Airey | Townsville, Qld, Australia | We have recently purchased a modified RL24 with a fixed weighted fin keel. The roof of the cabin has been raised for extra headroom. There is also a hatch above the "V" berth which lets the breeze in when anchored. We are new to sailing and have found this boat to be a great weekender for a family of four. | Edit |
RL24 | 191 | Dreamweaver | Jay Quinn | Brisbane, Qld, Australia | Purchased Feb 2002, formally named "Insalt"
In need of much TLC. Original sails in good condition but hull, deck and interior required lots of TLC. Spent approx 2 months restoring it, off trailer on the ground. Many days, hours of paint stripping, sanding, repairing, painting and polishing.
Renamed "Dreamweaver".
First time out on 26th April 2002. Continue to add and upgrade fittings, rigging, instruments and interior. | Edit |
RL24 | 95 | Kalinka | John & Jo Pegg | Yeppoon, 4703, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | | Seabird | Brenton & Sue Air | Augusta, WA, Australia | Formerly owned by Niel Ensor, first real single hull sailboat and very much a learning process. Last season at Augusta Yacht club and came home with trophy for most consistent performer, she's a beauty and looking forward to 04-05 | Edit |
RL24 | 46 | JAZZEE | Alex & Jasmine Harrison | Toowoomba, QLD, Australia | Puchased Jan 03, JAZZEE is a Mk I which has been tenderly cared for by one owner since the hull was built in 1974. Formerly known as KANDAVU she has not seen the water for six years but that is about to change. | Edit |
RL24 | 232 | Awunda, previously Irish Mist | Daniel & Becky Moloney | Redland Bay, Qld, Australia | We've rebuilt the trailer, stripped the boat bare, repainted it, refitted the interior and rerigged it. | Edit |
RL24 | 93/94 build | sweepy | Jamie Bielby | Maroochydore, QLD, Australia | I BUILT THIS BOAT WHEN THERE WAS A RL FACTORY HERE ON THE SUNSHINE COAST ( RL WAS SHARING A FACTORY WITH PREDATOR BOATS ). I WAS EMPLOYED BY PREDATOR BOATS BUT I WANTED A SAILING BOAT , SO I BUILT ONE . I DONT KNOW IF IT IS REGISTERED IN THE RL PRODUCTION REGISTER .IT WAS BACK IN 1993 . THIS BOAT HAS SAILED IN THE SYDNEY/HOBART , SYDNEY/MOOLOOLABA , ALL OVER MORTON BAY AND THE GREAT BARRIER REEF . | Edit |
RL24 | ??? | 'Passing Wind' | Nick & Tim Wall | Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia | Purchased in September off Rod Windsor, her previous name was 'Sunbird', any previous info or past owner information would be much appreciated, sails beautifully and taking her up to Whitsundays this year and then onto the Harbour to see 2004 in!!!!!! | Edit |
RL24 | 79 | COOLABAH | glenn scott | Aldinga Beach, SA, Australia | purchased from Kingscote Kangaroo island, March 2011. Understand previously from Pt Vincent S.A. Would like to know more of history of boat. I note some plaques recording race wins inside cabin. Boat called 'the boys' but told formerly Coolabah. Substantial restorations and due ceremony to restore original name. | Edit |
RL24 | 163 | Amazing Grace | James, Soraya & Benjamin Hurworth | Gladesville, NSW, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 76 | Arel | Bill McMaster | Bendigo, Vic, Australia | Was formerly called "Drumbeat" and was green. Now undergoing second major fit out and is white and usually sails on Eppalock near Bendigo | Edit |
RL24 | | Susie | Jay Niven | Gooseberry Hill, WA, Australia | Have just purchased from Terry Potter who has sailed out of SPYC for some years. Will join SPYC and race / twilight balance of season. | Edit |
RL24 | | Alfred McKegg | Alfred McKegg | Onancock, Virginia, United States | I have one of the boats manufactured in Minnesota, U.S. It was manufactured in 1980, I bought it in 1990. It's fairly heavily modified now: transom cutaway to reduce drag, hull strengthened with half-round stringers covered with recycled wood strips, kickup rudder replacing original (which used a wooden pin that snapped when you hit something), front hatch replaced with C&C hatch, solar panels forward on the cabin roof, lightning dissipation system, other stuff. | Edit |
RL24 | 808 | Slippery When Wet | Kevin & Lynda Troy | Terrigal, NSW, Australia | After eight years Slippery is home again - we really missed her, the prodical child returns!!!!!!! | Edit |
RL24 | 105 | Dixie | Stan & David Dixon | Gorokan, NSW, Australia | Yellow hull -- Bought 1985 form Matt Sainbury -- backstay removed and skiff sail used in races at Mannering Park--Lake Macquarie--sailed all the local haunts-- also race a tornado on Tuggerah Lake 43923080 | Edit |
RL24 | 707 | Radical Lady 2 | Jack Lucas | EDEN, NSW, Australia | Kevlar-foam sandwich construction, large open cockpit, twin rudders, holnes-drop fin, hydraulics on all stays and fin, 9 North sails, peelgrained mast. Excellent racing history, very fast boat, currently in Eden NSW. Boat is FOR SALE.
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RL24 | 234 | Ringleader | Colin Boylan | Lake Heights, NSW, Australia | Ringleader is a Mark 3 Swing Keel RL24. She has been in the family since 1986. For many years, we sailed the boat on Lake Albert with the Wagga Wagga Sailing Club. In 2015 we moved to Wollongong and we now sail on Lake Illawarra out of the Illawarra Yacht Club on most Sundays. She has a yellow hull. Other RL24s are always welcome to join us sailing at the IYC. | Edit |
RL24 | | Kookaburra | Tom Speech | Neenah, Wisconsin, United States | This boat was manufactured in Minnesota, U.S.; we are the second owners, purchased in Aug. '02. Original owner christened her "Boomarang" (see above). It is now moored in the Neenah harbor. Boat has handled well on our large but shallow lake; it's nice not to worry too much about depth. We are interested in information other owners can provide regarding handling, where to purchase parts, problem areas, etc. | Edit |
RL24 | RL451 | Dreamweaver | Max Hogg | Tamworth, NSW, Australia | Purchased from P Bowley in December 1999 at Tin Can bay - Qld. A pleasure to sail - looking foreward to doing some coastal cruising. | Edit |
RL24 | | Bommerang | Frank Swedish | Hudson, Wisconsin, USA | | Edit |
RL24 | 90 | BlueTac | Lindsay Linton | Newport, Qld, Australia | Bought this RL in 2007 in Canberra. Now back in Brisbane and enjoying racing her with Moreton Bay Boat Club. They are a great boat, very practical and lots of fun. | Edit |
RL24 | RL24 | (no Name) | Jake Gibbs | Mahtomedi, MN, USA | HELP! I just found you guys on the wedb I have had this boat for 6 years and i need some guidance!!!! | Edit |
RL24 | 22 | Lazybones (changing to Katie II ) | Ray Johnson | Cooroy, Qld, Australia | To be restored & used for Wednesday racing & camping on Noosa River | Edit |
RL24 | 249 | CORACLE II | IVAN BALOG | Kemps Creek, NSW, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | | | Tom Roche | Kemah, TX, USA | I got the boat in kit form from Minnesota manufacturer in 1980. It came with hull and deck attached. We used the boat for weekend camping around Galveston Bay. | Edit |
RL24 | | Molly B III | Beth Gloss | Broomfield, CO, USA | I just bought this boat 2 months ago and will welcome any advice. I bought it from a man that never sailed it, so it should be an adventure learning the rigging, etc. from scratch. | Edit |
RL24 | 216 | KANATAMATA | Ben Skennerton | Gladstone, Q, Australia | Bought "JimRummy" in Townsville just before christmas. It was previously called "Kanatamata" and was still registered under that name, so I changed it back. Its getting a full face lift and should be ready for the Bay to Bay. | Edit |
RL24 | 4391 | Footloose | Anton von Sierakowski | Frankston North, VIC, Australia | FOR SALE: RL24 Trailable yacht, Mk II Swing keel, Sail No: 4391, Rig: 3/4 sloop, Red hull white topsides, sweep back spreaders and no rear stay. Sails: No1, No4, Spinaker, No 1 main (fully battened crown), No 2 (Hammond). Mercury 6 (1999) serviced every year. This boat is set up for cruising in style and is a good performer with racing rig including the fully battened main. All halyard tails are run back to the cockpit and top quality cleats and stoplocks used throughout inc. Barlow winches. OTHER EQUIPMENT: 27Mh radio, 55l water tank with deck filler, 40W solar panel with regulator and new Marine King 15pt 580CCA deep cycle marine battery, Maxie MB2 two burner metho stove, 20l Portable toilet, Humminbird 250DX Fishfinder, large self-draining Ice box pumped to sink, 28lb and 20lb danfords, all current safety gear, Magellan 320 GPS with fitted cradle, Silva marine compass, boarding ladder as part of S/S pushpit, self furling Jib. Single axle break-back Trailer with light truck tyres inc. spare Reg. email me and I will send a set of photos. Happy to take you on a test sail. $14500 | Edit |
RL24 | 434 | INMA | Greg & Mary Beanland | Beaumaris, Vic, Australia | RL 24 Mk IV white with blue trim. Used for cruising. Purchased from Queensland March 2003. Previous name Skybird. | Edit |
RL24 | 303 | jewel | darren Allmon | jacksonville, fl, USA | just purchased aug ,16 2002. she seems to be in fine shape,had her out twice. if anyone knows where to get parts or rigging info i would be very thankfull FAIR WINDS | Edit |
RL24 | 148 | Patchie 111 | Max Cowdroy | Galston, NSW, Australia | had my boat for 17yrs, beaut orange colour so I keep it in a shed when not on the water.'sailed the Whitsundays, Keppel Bay and Great Sandy Straits.Love my boat!! | Edit |
RL24 | 221 | Don't Blink - www.traileryacht.com | Gavin Ayre | Belmont South, NSW, Australia | She was previously ownered by Dr Geoff Oldfield & Lloyd Crowhurst. Nom De Guerre when racing was naturally enough - Sailaway www.traileryacht.com | Edit |
RL24 | 408 | Hart Beat | Mike & Sue Hart | Maryborough, Qld, Australia | MK 3 Previously named Audacity and later Harte Beat. We enjoy competing in local fun races like round Woody Is, Bay to Bay and Boss of the River.
Previously owned by John Roberts, Poona Qld, as "Audacity" - named by 1st owner in Ipswich, Qld. | Edit |
RL24 | 550 | Here's Luck | John Dixon | Mackay , Qld, Australia | Sail out of Mackay or Airlie, with the occasional trip south | Edit |
RL24 | 508 | Kandyman | Ian & Julie-Ann Green | Thirroul, NSW, Australia | Drop Keel Mk4 recently purchased from Joy Batchelor. Kandyman was previously raced out of Hervey Bay by her late husband Robert. The boat is in immaculate condition, a real credit to Robert. We are in process of fitting out for cruising weekends away with the family. | Edit |
RL24 | 143 | Reef Group | Scott Wallace | Brisbane, QLD, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 230 | Dorrieon (formerly Blue Wanderer) | John Riley | Port Melbourne, Vic, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 412 | Tigress | David & Jenni Proctor | Bulimba, Qld, Australia | Enjoying the boat, have sailed Morton Bay and Tin Can Bay. | Edit |
RL24 | 3 | Sirius | Pat McCartin | Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia | Believed to be oldest RL24 and still not racing | Edit |
RL24 | 414 | Archina | Ian Cook | Point Lonsdale, Victoria, Australia | Mark 3 swing keel. Originally bought from Ross Coburn (1982?) by Geoff Olney who was his business partner and named "Archina" after his wife. I believe Geoff now lives at Ocean Grove. After 2 seasons he sold it to Graham Cox of Howard St, Shoreham who renamed to "Shoreham Follies". Later he sold it and it went to the Deviot sailing Club in Tasmania. Then Brendan Dance of Sanford Tasmania acquired it and renamed it "Serenade". In March 2003 it was bought by Ian Cook and sailed at Colac Yacht Club - a mecca for RL24S. Ian renamed it "Screaming' Blue Murder". Ian sold it in 2019 to ........... from Somers, who after having it for approximately one year sold it to a friend.............. and it is now housed at Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club and has reverted to its original name of "Archina". | Edit |
RL24 | 445 | Easybeat | Philip Crawford | Cleveland, QLD, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 165 | Willaroo | Paul Edge | Glenwood, Qld, Australia | I purchased the yacht in 2018. Sailed Moreton Bay and Tin Can Bay. Has furling system. Previously owned for about 30 years. Cruised in areas from Whitsundays to Gippsland, mainly cruise on the Myall Lakes. I think it is a MK II with swing keel and Al strake. Sold and now living in Tin Can Bay. | Edit |
RL24 | | Toad of Barmera | Michael Thorn | Maffra, Vic, Australia | Built in 1975 and originally owned by Craig and Pauline Rooney.Was named Tuju for a while untill my parents purchased the boat in about 1980. Now on 'permanent loan' to me and will be used by the Thorns on the Gippsland Lakes.Still in excellent condition with the original rig. | Edit |
RL24 | 332 | Anitra | Peta Davis | AUGUSTA, WA, Australia | We bought our Anitra in 1989 and have had nothing but wonderful holidays and experiences with her. We are now off to Perth with work so looking for a 'loving' owner.
Peta bought the boat in late 2007 and after changing the keel winch to electric has raced with the Augusta Yacht Club with 3 other RL 24's plus mixed fleet,since then with experienced skipper Ray Wakelin. 2007-8 missed club champion on count back. 2008-9, only beaten 4 times in 17 starts. Great boat, looks good, sails beautifully. | Edit |
RL24 | 267 | Pisces Gem | Mike & Robyn Zikan | Townsville, Qld, Australia | We are first time RLers in fact almost first time sailors. We purchased our RL24 from a local here in Townsville when it was named Accordance. This is a modified RL with fixed keel and a raised cabin. I am not sure of the Mark but suspect it could be III. We have only recently taken over the boat but have had the hull cleaned, anti-fouled and repainted. And we re-christened her to more represent her new owners and hopefully new lease on life. We are anticipating some great sailing around these northern waters and a labour of love in restoration. | Edit |
RL24 | | Merci Bon Dieu | Steve Ferguson | Dover, FL, USA | I have a RL24 in need of gelcoating after alot of sun and salt here in Florida. It's a swing keel with some play in it but no leak. I would really like a picture of a lift since I hate to crank. | Edit |
RL24 | 243 | Magic | Ronald DEWEGER | Kootingal, NSW, Australia | Inherited this Boat After My Father passed away In August 2003 He was the original Owner and we Built it up From a bare Hull I was a teenager at the time | Edit |
RL24 | 456 | september song | Alan Hibbert | Old Bar, NSW, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 45 | GOFORIT | Steve North | Redcliffe, QLD, Australia | Goforit was unfortunately Lost At Sea at 1420 hours on the 5th of March 2011 while competing in the Surf to City race. It was a fantastic ride hitting speeds over 20 knots for a lot of the race until the crash 10 minutes from the finish line.
She was One Of the Greats and will be sadly missed by all who knew and sailed on her. | Edit |
RL24 | 525 | shady lady | scott jones | mudgeeraba, qld, australia | Purchased late 08 from Kelvin Holdt of Southport yaucht club.Shady lady has been here for many years.I am sailing her a lot and loving it. | Edit |
RL24 | 1 | Stargazer | Peter & Bev Hulme | Ascot, Qld, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | | KEHAAR | Stan REDMOND | Carseldine Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Ours is a Mark 1 being refurbished to allow us to teach our two boys aged 7 and 2.5 how to mess about in boats | Edit |
RL24 | 411 | Commissioner | Peter Jones | Manly, Qld, Australia | 'Commissioner' was purchased from Craig Friend in January 2005. Prior to that she was owned and raced successfully by Don Mallett since new.
She is a Mk III with a fully battened North main, and apparently was National champion in 1989/90.
She is currently stored on the hard stand at RQYS. Immediate plans are for day sailing and re-furbishment, with the possibility of racing at a later stage. | Edit |
RL24 | 43082 | hassles | david molesworth | darwin, nt 0835, Australia | Looking for swing keel mine is rusted so bad it split the hull.Hull problems fixed but still want keel or at least dimensions to remake/reshape/fair. ph 08 89832112.? rounds up!in any reasonable breeze even on full opposite lock, any clues may help.Yes the keel rusted though it is, is in the boat and down. | Edit |
RL24 | | | reginall massey | brisbane, qld, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 84 | Blue Rhapsody | | , SA, | | Edit |
RL24 | GB10 | Pigs might fly | Chris & Norah Johnson | Augusta, WA, Australia | Purchased from Ian Mieklejohn, Busselton. | Edit |
RL24 | 68 | communique | steve wade | seacliff park, sa, Australia | i was owner in about 1984 off white hull cream deck would like to hear of whereabouts if possible | Edit |
RL24 | 504 | KEGS | Glen Thompson | Gold Coast, QLD, Australia | First RL24 was sail number 4. It was a Mark 1, have just sold it and bought this boat which is a Mark 3, sail number 504. RRRRRLLLLLLL | Edit |
RL24 | RLT113M82L--NO SAIL NO.? | SECOND LUV | GARY McRAE | BIG SKY, MT, USA | WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ALL OWNERS . SEND PICTURES ECT ON THESE BOATS. WE SAIL ON HEBGEN LAKE, 10 MILES NORTH OF WEST YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA. IS THERE A USED PARTS PAGE ANYWHERE. / | Edit |
RL24 | 22 | lazy bones | Manuel Rooney | tamborine, qld, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | | | Paul Kniss | WhiteHouse, Ohio, USA | I bought it in 1982 and have had it all these years. We use to sail every weekend on Lake Erie all the way to Sandusky and Cedar Point Ohio. Lots of fun. | Edit |
RL24 | 231 | Splice | Adrian Cassar | Ormond, Vic, Australia | After about 10 years of kicking about in dinghys (125's), we as a family decided to step up. After two weeks of sniffing around we found the right boat for us and bought the boat from Ken Griffiths on 23 May 2004, an RL24MK3 converted from swing to drop. Family and I can't wait to test it out and get to know her. At the inaugural launch, we will be renaming her from Splice to "Nelsons Victory". We couldn't change the name from 'Slice' as everyone we bump into seems to know of the boat and its history. So Splice it remained. After a year and a half we are finally getting to know how it all works. Will attempt the Nationals for first time this year (Jan 2006) - if I can motivate the crew). Sadly the day had come to sell Splice December 2007 after 3 1/2 years. A family from SA bought her. This is not the end of RL's for the Cassar Family as we move into the Liaison chapter, another RL24 MKIV just a bit newer, minimum weight and very fast. Our next chapter is the purchase of Benchmark RL28 from Goolwa in SA April 2008. This boat is for the cruising only stuff, we will keep Liaison RL24 for a while and race her only. | Edit |
RL24 | 525 | Shady Lady | Peter & Julie Pritchard | runaway bay, qld, Australia | Not owned by Peter any more but keen to get her back! | Edit |
RL24 | | Good Spanking(to be renamed) | Dave Inall | Derby, W A, Australia | Just purchased from Damien in Perth.Will be getting the rig sorted for retirement journey.(2006)Starting with new trailer, then cabin refurbishment.I have come back to the fold after a long absence.Update
Well a new trailer has been built which is in it's final adjustments,I'm at present re-rigging the mast and boom,renewing some of the interior furniture and roofing,simplefying the rigging,mounting the new motor in outboard well(6hp 4 stroke)Other than that I haven't done much.Definite name change and possible repaint and she be jake. | Edit |
RL24 | 459 | Nusaballa | Lachlan McDougall | Brisbane, qld, Australia | Purchased June 2004, with Grant Parker as co-owner, from Daryl Edwards.
Mark IV sailing out of RQYS Manly | Edit |
RL24 | 456 | September Song | Tuck Thompson | Ferny Hills, QLD, Australia | Great trips on the Noosa River and lakes and Moreton Bay. Like to get to Whitsundays. | Edit |
RL24 | 345 | halcyon | mark goldspink | Brisbane, QLD, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 552 | Crackerjack | Peter Parascandalo | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | | CopaCabana | Gary and Robyn Skubal | Sweeny, Texas, USA | Purchased used in 2003 in Kansas while mobilized for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Great boat. | Edit |
RL24 | | Arel | gregor manson | Townsville, Qld, Australia | We want to make a bimini that can stay up while we are sailing, has anyone made one? | Edit |
RL24 | 31 | Aquila | John Green | Indooroopilly, Qld, Australia | MK1 Mainly cruise around the bay, race occasionally with MBTBC. | Edit |
RL24 | 404 | Dump Truck | Stephen Burgess | Kureelpa, QLD, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 327 | Reisling | Rob Clarsen | Lugarno, NSW, Australia | Only 2 owners both in Lugarn. A very good original boat | Edit |
RL24 | 157 | Chill Ouat | Andrew Haynes | Gold Coast, Qld, Australia | purchased jan 02 mainly cruising but beginning to race at southport | Edit |
RL24 | 407 | Miss Scarlett | Cliff Lewis | Oyster Bay, NSW, Australia | Bought from Ron Van Der Heide in August and moved to Sydney. Now sails on Botany Bay. | Edit |
RL24 | 107 | Yogi Bear | Peter Trigger | Sunnybank Hills, Qld, Australia | 30/6/04 Yogi is a Mk0 (early Mk1). Hull number is about 38 picked up April 74, sail number 107 was from a batch for Victoria. There is no outboard cutout or step. Have just fitted a 16' skiff mast and readying it for water after a 7 year break although it will be used mainly for cruising.
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RL24 | 602 | costalot | DUDLEY ALLARD | noosa, Qld, Australia | costalot a much loved boat i have owned her since new won many great races and had lots of family fun.
GREAT BOAT GOES HARD & FAST | Edit |
RL24 | 30 | Maverick | Rudi Wagner | Gold Coast, QLD, Australia | Love sailing | Edit |
RL24 | 63 | safari bay | Ed Hugh Ken Fraser | melbourne, vic, Australia | puchased from grafton | Edit |
RL24 | | Wind Song | Gino Sambuco | Saddle River, N.J., U.S.A. | Need Information on parts replacement for my RL24 Am in need of a rudder | Edit |
RL24 | No # | Boondoggle | Chris Ashby | E. Fairfield, VT, United States | Just bought the boat, she wasn't named and we haven't deceided yet. Bit of a basket case. I think it's one of the US made ones. Hull number RLT11303M81J. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I also need to find a foward hatch as it is missing, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Finally she has gone in the water. Two years of labor fixing her up. We had to repair the swing keel trunk edges and strip her down to bare fiberglass. Repainted the whole boat, hull and topsides. Fixed the rudder, closed in the front hatch, recaulked the windows (still leak a little) stripped the interior of the bad carpet job. So she is a whole new boat just about, on the outside anyway. She has spent time on Lake Champlain, Vermont. She handles very nicely, very stable boat.
This summers projects include rewiring her lights and fixing up the interior. | Edit |
RL24 | 196 | stolen moments | Richard Oxford | ulster park , ny, usa | Actually i just bought the boat and i am getting ready to sail it soon . This web page has been a great help to me . Thanks | Edit |
RL24 | Not known | Valkyrie | Matthew Sneddon | Darwin, NT, Australia | Previous owners were Marion and Reean Sneddon. | Edit |
RL24 | 189 | un-named at present | Phillip Hawes | Wynnum, QLD, Australia | I have just bought her (27/6/04). The boat was originally named Phoenix and then subsequently Lisa Marie. She is presently un-named.
She was sailed in Western Australia for a while before returning to Queensland. Used for racing in Gladstone. Will now be refitted for cruising around SE QLD.
Looking forward to many days of pottering around with paint, timber and resin. And even more days of lazy sailing. | Edit |
RL24 | | Good Spanking(To be renamed) | Dave Inall | Derby, WA, Australia | My retirement package is complete.Some changes,a new trailer and name change and my rig will be ready. | Edit |
RL24 | 146 | Tiki II | Tim McCall | Adelaide Pk Rd, Yeppoon, Qld, Australia | The first RL24, from which the mold were taken | Edit |
RL24 | 86 | espere | Samuel Martel | Brisbane, QLD, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | ?? not original sails | Jocelyn | Doug Dyce | Bolwarra, NSW, Australia | May have been Rob Leggs foremans boat . Third hand info. Not sure if its a Mark 2 or 3. | Edit |
RL24 | 97 | captain morgan | Damian Crow | goldcoast, qld, aust | | Edit |
RL24 | 5023 | Hurricane Jack | Scott Voller | Paynesville, VIC, Australia | Looking forward to the 2016 RL24 National titles. | Edit |
RL24 | 211 | Liquid Limo | Matt Harper | Derrinallum, Victoria, Australia | Purchased the boat early 2016, and began a resto on the boat which was in very poor condition, obviously moored semi permanently at some stage.
Boat was ready for the 2016 Nationals but haven't yet tackled the deck or interior although have cleaned it up a lot since. Skiff Mast with new Hooper Sails, performing very well at the moment with the family as crew.
You can find Liquid Limo on Facebook to see part of the journey so far. | Edit |
RL24 | 315 | Octantis | Martin O'Shannessy | Kogarah Bay, NSW, Australia | Modified early mark II or III with swing keel removed and hydraulic drop keel added. Two sail numbers came with this boat 315 and 3815. | Edit |
RL24 | 108 | Optimist | John Pointing and Sandra Gray | Sussex Inlet, NSW, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 49 | The Jazz Singer | Warwick | Townsville, Queensland, Australia | Was blue hull and now all white | Edit |
RL24 | 31 | Aquila | Drew Hulton-Smith | Parkwood, Qld, 4214 | Sailing all to rarely from Southport Yacht Club, Aquila is a Mk1 family cruiser on the Gold Coast Broadwater. | Edit |
RL24 | 98 | Kite Flight | Graeme Young | Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | | windchase | peter milner | benalla, victoria aust, Australia | would like to sell this well fitted out boat contact me for details | Edit |
RL24 | 269 | Blue Sky Mine | Darren & Tammy Ballard | Ballarat, Vic, Australia | This boat was Street Car. We sail from Cairn Curran Sailing club | Edit |
RL24 | 445 | Easy Beat | Brent Craig | Bribie Island, QLD, Australia | Joint owners Roger Bryce and Brent Craig | Edit |
RL24 | 15 | - | Hill, Noble, and Perrins | Brisbane, Qld, Australia | Syndicate of 20yr olds first boat. Looking to fix the boat up over time and get into a bit of racing. | Edit |
RL24 | 74 | Cavalier | Jerry & Fiona Sanders | Goolwa, SA, AUS | Purchased rundown but very cheap. Has Whyalla under the name on transom. Any info? | Edit |
RL24 | One | GERONIMO | Bruce (Charlie) Charlesworth | Boreen Point, Qld, Aust | Bought this old RL in 1999 from the family of the late Ron Ward in Gympie. A lot of people know this boat, as it may be one of Rob Legg's own production 24's or perhaps a clever copy? Looks identical to photos in old books & mags. Sail number 1 on most of the sails, sign writing, pulpit etc all identical, however the mystery of a mark one hull with the later deck, ie 120mm wide cockpit gunwhales. Hull colour orange with beige deck.
Many fabulous cruises & holidays around Whitsundays, Keppels, Fraser Island. Based at Lake Cootharaba. | Edit |
RL24 | 35 | Callisto | Phil Stevenson | Orange, NSW, Australia | Purchased from John White Canberra on13 th October 2015 | Edit |
RL24 | 602 | COSTALOT | Dudley Allard | brisbane, QUEENSLAND, Australia | Swing keel drop rudder skiff rig! Had major problems with boat builder Ross Poschalk for your own sake never use him! The boat was eventually completed by local boat builder vic devonshire, have competed in many bay to bays, wintersuns and enjoys lots of local sailing in Noosa costalot in 2010 has been refurbished new paint job standard rig & sails | Edit |
RL24 | A172 | Galatea | Mike Van Loon | Clareville Beach, NSW, Australia | Alpha Fixed Keel
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RL24 | 241 | Meg 7 (Prev. Capt Hook) | David Anderson | , QLD, Australia | I have just purchased this boat (Dec 17). It is kept on the Gold Coast still in very good condition for its age. It has been renamed Meg 7 in honour of the previous owners late wife. We can't wait for our maiden voyage Xmas day 2017.
Previously named Capt Hook and owned by Greg St Baker in Redcliffe who sanded and polished the hull to bring it back to life and sailed regularly to Moreton island and to Tin Can Bay.
And a note from the original owner, Ray Hooker:
Capt Hook is a swing keel Mk111 RL24 that I built in 1979 using Robs' moulds. It was the first RL to be built with a sandwich construction using a Firet coremat and Kledgecel. It was also one of the first to use a fully battened mainsail. The hull colour is white and topsides (non-slip areas) are light blue. I sold the boat in 1988 and have since lost track of it. I would be interested to know where it is now.
A word of * WARNING * to all those doing any refitting / renovations. It was common practice for fibreglass boat builders at least up to the mid 80s and sometimes later to bond the various moulding together with a "bog" comprising polyester resin and ASBESTOS. The colour of the bog is no indication since it was common practice to add left over gel coat to the mix. RL Yachts abandoned the use of asbestos in the early 80s. Capt Hook contained NO asbestos. Be very careful or better still avoid drilling or grinding the gunwhale area, keel / centreboard area or anywhere interior mouldings meet the hull particularly below the water line. | Edit |
RL24 | 147 | Next Step | Frazer Yendell | Hamilton Island, Qld, Aus | | Edit |
RL24 | | kokomo | simon soady | banksia beach, qld, aus | | Edit |
RL24 | 303 | Marvin | Reg Potter | Mount warrigal, New South Wales, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 509 | | Paul Fischer | Eagleby, Qld, Au | | Edit |
RL24 | | Last Resort | Bob Neiman | Stuart, Florida, U.S.A | Completed doing major rehab to interior and exterior for cruising. She is a 1980 model,MK3. Has on portside quarterbirth a portable galley/sink made from Igloo Cooler and uses 5 gallon gas tanks for water storage and disposal. Portable head located on starboard quarter birth. Swim platform on transom with boarding ladder. Mast raising system with separate trailer winch and block & tackle leveraged with two 2 X 2's for stability. Centerboard trunk has clear port and starboard inspection plates for ease of access. | Edit |
RL24 | 246 | Woodwind | David Wood | Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia | Mark 3, 1980. Same family ownership that has been well loved. Full upgraded in 2022/23 with new painted hull, painted inside and decked out with fridge, solar panel, shelving etc, new mast and 95% new fittings. Hope to cruise and race in the future. | Edit |
RL24 | PH77 | Jo Kareen | Steve Morris | Port Hedland, WA, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | | Treadplate | Dru Mclay | Summerholm , Qld, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | | morning mist | JAN DICKERS | gold coast, qld, austraila | | Edit |
RL24 | 148 | Patchie 111 | max cowdroy | Galston 2159, NSW, Australia | Sorry to say I sold my boat after 30 wonderful years. The new owner lives in Victoria so hopefully he will register with you | Edit |
RL24 | 135 | True Blue | Jamie and Michele Clark | Gold Coast, Qld, Australia | Back on the water real soon ! | Edit |
RL24 | 225 | Blaze | John Jenkins | Anula, NT, Australia | Member of Darwin Sailing Club. Participating in club races
Red Hull | Edit |
RL24 | 218 | Honeymoon | Hugh Hetherington | Ripplebrook, Vic., | Found on the Pittwater as a berth tender. Mk3 swing keel with sound hull but in need of some serious maintenance. My project boat. | Edit |
RL24 | | Dulcinea | Dennis and Lesley Mackay-Fisher | Victoria Point, QLD, Australia | We are the second owners. Boat was bought from Peter Graham in 1981.
It has been disused for around 15 years but is now being recommissioned. Our children (who grew up sailing on it) and our grand children are looking forward to sailing it again. | Edit |
RL24 | 124 | windsong | Ian Pearse | Wynnum, Qld, Australia | Member of TSCQ & WMYC, racing in MCC | Edit |
RL24 | 242 | Gundaroo 11 | Doug Dyce | Maitland, NSW, Australia | Found this boat through a friend at Marroochy River this year. Has a white hull with blue non skid deck. Used to sail at Mooloolaba but has been in a shed for 15 years. I bought it from Barry Marguetts in 2015. He cant remember who he bought it from in Brisbane around early 90's. Would like to know its history. It has a white hull and light blue anti skid. had a guess at sail number based on other boats built with same colours. Probably wrong, didn't have original sails. Its a Mk3. Keel weighs 142.5 kg. Any info 0417424579 | Edit |
RL24 | 607 | Lightning Jack | Kingy | Camperdown, Victoria , Australia | History so far that we know of. 😎
Lightning Jack was part of a group of 8 boats that were a special order from a sailaway Boat Hire business based in Whitsunday Passage. Each of the boats was built to a specific marine survey set of specifications.
Each boat was a swing Keel and had a light Blue coloured hull.
After a season or two, the sailaway Hire Boat business located in Airlie Beach Qld, contacted the RL Yachts company to indicate that the RLs were not what they needed for the Whitsunday area. They boats were bought back by RL Yachts. Some time later the majority of these special order boats were sold to another business based on Port Stevens in NSW. They were used there for a number of years before being sold off.
After this happened , the history gets very uncertain, there's an add showing two RL24's for sale in Perth, (I cant remember if it was 2003 or 2013)...... the add specifically states the name Lightning Jack as one of the RL's
As to how "Jack" went from Brisbane Perth and back to Brisbane again and what transpired inbetween is still being investigated.
However, 'Jack' ended back in Brisbane, before being offered for sale again and then was purchased by Ian Robbillard of Warrnambool, Ian purchased Lightning Jack from a car yard in brisbane before selling me Lightning Jack.
As per "Jack's" history, we know that 8 RL's were specifically built for a sail-away charter company and these boats never received an allocated sail number as such.
"Jack" was number 7 of this mini-fleet and so the owners gave him his initials LJ and the number 007 as his sail number (LJ007).
Now I guess I could have just plucked a number out of the air that took my fancy and checked the associations register to see if it was taken or not and for all intensive purposes that probably would have passed the muster as such.
So instead, after a few emails and some common sense being applied, the association has had a brilliantly simple solution to fix the problem......
Jack's 007 will be maintained in a small way that keeps his history correct and he gets an association allocated number that keeps the process neat and tidy and makes it all clear for future committees.
Lightning Jack now has an association allocated number of 607.
Quick history lesson..... RL600 was the last official boat to come out of the mould ... 8 RLs from the charter company never received a number as such.
Jack was the 7th of this group... so he gets the 7 and the 600 together. ... 607.
Should the other RLs from this charter group decide to be added to the register then it's a simple process to slot them in.... EG :
001 becomes 601
002 becomes 602
003 becomes 603
And so on.......
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007 became 607
Told you it was simple.... bloody brilliant really
Many thanks to Paul Corben, Colin Boylan, and Rob Legg for their time and efforts on this tricky little problem that had a very happy out come in the end.
"Jack" can be followed here......
https://www.facebook.com/Lightning-Jack-108840346439126/ | Edit |
RL24 | 454 | pipedream | ROBERT EDWARDS | colac, victoria, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | C 110 | Leggless | William ( Bill) Mijatovic | Warnbro, W.A, Australia | Hi all.
Well. After having her for 3 years I can only say what a great yacht she is.
I have rebuilt the trailer and am now rewiring her. Looking forward to sailing her up north for two weeks shortly | Edit |
RL24 | No Sail Number | none as of now | Roy and Dawn Alexander | Cranberry Twp., PA, USA | Purchased late 1999 season, Moored in Great Kills Harbor, Staten Island, NY. Built in Minnesota, USA, June 1982; SERIAL RLT11302M82K-US., Swing Keel
Sold Apr 08 to Vasco Raposo and renamed Salty Fox. sold to Roy Alexander no name October, 09 Trailer sailed in western, PA Lake Arthur, and Pymatuning redid interior, added masthead drifter new trailer, new on boat stowable mast raising machine. cleaned all the teak. | Edit |
RL24 | 227 | Blue Heeler | John Livesley | Darwin, Nt, Australia | Part owner with Brian Hallett. Both former RL owners racing in Darwin.Brian had mk1 Midnight Special,John had mk3 | Edit |
RL24 | 433 | MYSTIC | Leon Kane | Bli Bli, Qld, Australia | Mark 3 showroom model still has Rob and June Legg painted on the back as the owners.Still in great condition. Sailed mostly in Noosa river Also Sandy straits and Moreton Bay. | Edit |
RL24 | 227 | Blue heeler | John livesley | Darwin, NT, Australia | Joint ownership Brian Hallett&john livesley. Brian previously owned a mk 1 and John a mk 3 | Edit |
RL24 | 121 | GRIFFIN | James Wreford | Burwood, Vic, Australia | Mk1, 1974 vintage. Tandem trailer. Boat is still alive. Undergoing refurbishment. Will return to the water.. New rig. Untapered mast, A class cat main. Raked diamonds, no lowers. | Edit |
RL24 | 600 | Cosmic Sedso | Ross Corben | Knoxfield, Vic, Australia | :0 | Edit |
RL24 | 240 | Bentley | Barry Hall | Warradale, sa, Australia | Owner says fastest RL in Aust.
In the right hands.
I say he's dreaming. | Edit |
RL24 | 400 | | Mike Swainston | Brisbane, Qld, Australia | Purchased in Bougainville. Undergoing refit | Edit |
RL24 | 22 | lazy bones (to be changed) | Allan McClintock | scarborough, qld, australia | Recently purchased and like all who have owned her plan to restore and get her racing again. She has a major osmosis problem above the waterline but she will soon become the 4th RL24 racing at MBBC and hopefully be ready for bay 2 bay 2014 | Edit |
RL24 | 300 | High Spirits | Ken Donaldson | Gunnedah, NSW, Australia | Purchased Sept 99 our first T/S. Formally known as SHAWNEE (Brisbane)Great boat easy to launch and retreive. It has a swing keel with a good sail wardrobe, including a fully battened main. We race locally on Lake Keepit near Gunnedah and other regattas, also cruise anywhere possible when time permits. | Edit |
RL24 | 72 | unnamed | Bill and Susan | Brisbane, Qld, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 29 | Canuk | Ken Ferguson | Buderim, QLD, Australia | Previously named Scarlet Lady from around Rockhampton area. Now racing with Noosa Yacht Club and cruising Sandy Straits & Moreton Bay | Edit |
RL24 | 20 | Witch Hazel | Bob Symons | Redland, Qld, Australia | Bought June 2013. More fun than a sailboard. I added a generator and a coffee machine. A good boat for a single hander as the mast raise and lower is easy enough to do one out. | Edit |
RL24 | | 12 o'clock High | Mark Tracey | tin can bay, qld, Australia | 1974 model mk 1.stock standard not like some rl's in the bay to bay that have big rigs and dont declare them.in my humble opinion the most competitive trailer sailer ever produced in oz.they sail in the grove and on the edge
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RL24 | TBA | Quater Past | Leonard Stephens | Cherrybrook Sydney, NSW, 2126, Australia | MARK III
First boat I've owned. Having some trouble with spinnaker setup. The boat has had some racing modifications. Any info would be greatly appreciated. | Edit |
RL24 | not original | Pacemaker | Ross Devitt | Mackay, Qld, Australia | Old boat, orange gelcoat hull colour (how many were orange?) full pop top swing keel. opening hatch in front of cabin. Not sure of boat's history but was in Townscille Qld for many years. | Edit |
RL24 | | | Blake Richards | , , | Can someone let me know the maximum outboard size that best suits the RL 24 | Edit |
RL24 | ? | Cape Rose | Katarina & Glen Pringle | Lower Chittering, WA, Australia | In May 2014 we purchased the Cape Rose from Tim & Annette Jones. We are looking forward to the sailing adventures aboard the Cape Rose. | Edit |
RL24 | 324 | Free Spirit | Grant Waring | Floraville, nsw, Australia | Boat recently bought from Ron Martin where it had been sailed on inland fresh water lakes. I believe he was the original owner and fitted it out himself. The boat is in immaculate condition and continues to be cared for in the loving manner of the previous owner. | Edit |
RL24 | 317 | Serenity | Nick Cartwright | McFarland, WI, USA | | Edit |
RL24 | Unknown | Kingfisher | Richard Thompson | Bribie Island, QLD, Australia | Recently purchased our blue hull & deck'd RL24 and moved her from Tin Can Bay to Bribie Island.
Unsure of her sail number - or previous names - (possibly "Shirley M"). If you know any details I'd love to hear from you. | Edit |
RL24 | | Hey Jude | Lewis Evans | Burleigh waters, QLD, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 115 | Tiptoes | Terrie + Chester Cairns | Wantirna sth, Vic, Australia | Red Hull, White Deck.
Mk III converted to Drop Keel | Edit |
RL24 | 70 | Midnight Special | Greg Leach | Parap, NT, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 62 | Bill Alston | Bill Alston | Maryborough, Queensland, | | Edit |
RL24 | 199 | TBA | Gerard Purcell | Warwick, Qld, Aus | Purchased in 2013. I have set up for family sailing however I intended to attend local races as well. Member of the Warwick Sailing Club | Edit |
RL24 | 433 | Mystic | Michael Taylor | Nerang, QLD, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 215 | Bring it On | Peter Mosbey | Mordialloc, Vic, | Mk3 swing. Bought May 2014. Going for something more "sedate" after a Magic25 sportsboat. It'll be moored in Mordialloc Creek and club raced against other TSs including a couple of RLs. UPDATE. Not raced anymore .. too uncompetitive in light winds. Got a Sonata 26 for that purpose now | Edit |
RL24 | 430 | miss penny money | david clancy | cootharabar, qld, aust | What can I say, we're living the dream, love our boat and sail at Boreen Point and Noosa, as often as we can. Camp, sail, fish, motor. The boat was owned by Harry,for a long time and he sold it to us on the condition that we will restore it and take my young family sailing. Thank you Harry, we all enjoy it - there's something in that wind that makes us feel so much more happy. Gee we laugh. | Edit |
RL24 | | KIARETT | Daibhidh North | Port Douglas, Qld, Aust | | Edit |
RL24 | 110 | This Way Up | Ian Lane & Daryl Langdon | Colac, Victoria, Australia | 1999 National and Victorian Swing Keel Champions. | Edit |
RL24 | GB10 | Pigs Might Fly | Barry Campbell | AUGUSTA, WA, Australia | Purchased 2014 from Rod Clements who previously purchased from Chris Johnson. | Edit |
RL24 | 447 | Summerdream | Rod Smith | Goonellabah, NSW, Aus | Purchased from Malcolm Potts February 12. Swing keel Mk3. The boat is in superb condition original gelcoat still gleams. Beautiful timber fit out in cabin is a credit to the original owner. Using it for cruising and social racing. Looks almost new. | Edit |
RL24 | 515 | Sarnia | Tom Woodford | Boreen Point , Qld, Australia | Swing keeler, race at Lake Cootharabara, cruises Great Sandy Straits. Formerly called Sylvan from Gold Coast. Skipper playing with mask angles, jib heights and skif main. What a lovely boat! | Edit |
RL24 | 361 | Plunktanic | Andrew Plunkett | Panania, NSW, Australia | Used to be called Finesse. Sails from Kogarah Bay sailing club most Sundays during summer. | Edit |
RL24 | 222 | Hummingbird | Mark Perry | Wilsons Pocket, Qld, Australia | Used to be called Thingamajig
Bought from Viv and Rae Davenport, Central Coast NSW. We are new to sailing, but really looking forward to it. I am sure it will sail beautifully. Will sail out of Tin Can Bay. | Edit |
RL24 | 'V' | 'VENDETTA' | Kingy | Camperdown, Vic, Australia | Purchased on the 25th June 2015
No name or sail numbers anywhere on the boat but there was an unusal shaped 'V' on the 2 mains.... so she became "V for Vendetta"
Has been a well setup cruiser at some stage in her past but has since been gutted for a racer only existence
The plan is to restore her cruising abilities and race her on a social basis.
She has a facebook page... search VendettA or try.....
https://www.facebook.com/VendettA-1807226029522126/ | Edit |
RL24 | 103 | Toucan | Allan, Bryan & Glen Cuthbertson | Colac, Victoria, Australia | Stilled raced at Colac and quite often comes seconed after This Way Up. | Edit |
RL24 | 411 | Corey Mclennan | Corey Mclennan | Bribie Island, Queensland, Australia | Now: puchased by Xanthe and Corey 2022 in perfect condition from Patrick. Plans to use it as cruier and adventures around QLD. Previously: Commissioner' was purchased from Craig Friend in January 2005. Prior to that she was owned and raced successfully by Don Mallett since new. She is a Mk III with a fully battened North main, and apparently was National champion in 1989/90. She is currently stored on the hard stand at RQYS. Immediate plans are for day sailing and re-furbishment, with the possibility of racing at a later stage | Edit |
RL24 | 422 | kokomo | simon soady | , , | just purchased x moolloolaba | Edit |
RL24 | 168 | Peter R Triggell | Peter Triggell | BROOKFIELD, QLD, Australia | Purchased from Seamus and now in Brisbane | Edit |
RL24 | gb10 | Pigs might Fly | Ian Meiklejohn | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 138 | Born Free | Andrew Derry | Wellington Point, Qld, Au | in the process of rejuvenating her, all original mast and rig...... | Edit |
RL24 | 613 | Leggit | Peter Warde | Kingsgrove, NSW, Australia | Early Mark 1, built in the Shark Cat factory. Barn find. Sailing and renovating her at the same time. Association provided a new sail number. | Edit |
RL24 | 190 | Previously Footloose | Eric Wegman | Bentleigh east, Vic, Australia | Topsides totally redone deck hardware reinstalled new toe rail also sourced 16 fi skiff main first sail after refurb imminent | Edit |
RL24 | 260 | Stepping Stone | Wayne chapman | Nundah, Qld, Australia | Purchased April 2022. | Edit |
RL24 | 551 | Cosmos | Iain Cummings | Benowa, Qld, Australia | I bought 551 Cosmos off Bob Smith in Sept 22. In between everything else in life, I ve chipped off all the rust and repainted the centre board, varnished furniture, serviced the outboard and now got it ready to go again. Located at home on the Gold Coast. | Edit |
RL24 | 82 | Hi-Jack | Lachlan Lamont | Weering , Vic, Australia | Mk1 series with original tapered swivel mast . | Edit |
RL24 | 28 | Legato | Trevor Watson | Brisbane, QLD, Australia | Would be interested in knowing which model sail no. 28 is (I suspect it's a model 1) and any history which may be available on the yacht. | Edit |
RL24 | 69 | Cotton farm | Lachlan Skuse | Gold coast, Queensland, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 224 | Melaluca | James Quinn | Seaham, NSW, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 168 | Cover to Cover | seamus lander | sydney, New South Wales, Australia | Bought Peer Gynt from Charles Webb-Wag.
He renamed the boat to Cover to Cover.
Currently looking to sell her. | Edit |
RL24 | 361 | Endless Summer V | Bill Jauncey | Gerroa, NSW, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 307 | Casper | Trevor Jones | Loch Sport, Vic, Australia | Built 1981. Fitted with 130Kg drop bulb keel, Peelgrain mast, North sails. | Edit |
RL24 | 40 | Kango-Too | John Forsythe | Whyalla, SA, Australia | Purchased from an SA family some 20 odd years ago and still in our lives ...
Formerly "grey train"? ...
Seeking any extra information that may be available ? ... | Edit |
RL24 | Unknown | Knot A Clew | Andrea Mueller | Fargo, ND, USA | 1981 RL24 mkiii currently going through a full refit/restoration. With any luck she will be sailing the larger lakes in Minnesota by the summer of 2023. | Edit |
RL24 | 456 | September Song | Jeff Maynard | Middle Ridge, Queensland, Australia | MK4 Drop keel Purchased in January 2023 4th owner. This is a fun boat kids love hiking out, it will take some time to make her mine but getting there, Based at Toowoomba, My kids and I are loving Leslie Dam and overnighting on Morton Bay, more adventures to be had as we get to know her, cruising while the kids learn, hoping to do some racing once she is set up.
I spent 3 years looking at trailer sailers. Part of the attraction is the class and the active community, there are not many times I get on the bay and don’t see another RL:)
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RL24 | 427 | Lowana VI | Michael Shannon | South Melbourne, Vic, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 113 | Finisterre | Euan Paton | Bendigo, Vic, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 43 | Sunbird | Matthew Young | , NSW, Australia | Purchased in 2004 from Byron Bay. Believe the boat lived in SE Queensland before that. Was known as Sunbird. Sail has #43 on it (which would be Mark 1) however boat itself is a Mark 3. | Edit |
RL24 | 317 | jemeta | william ellis | coraki, NSW, Australia | Purchased in January 2024 from Rob Ekart in Newcastle.Now sailing Northern Rivers, NSW | Edit |
RL24 | | Yogi | Peter Trigger | Sunnybank Hills, QLD, AUSTRALIA | Yellow, Mark 1, RL107Q
Peter owned this boat from new in Victoria. Moved up to Brisbane with his family and the boat in 1982. Sold it in second half of 2022. | Edit |
RL24 | 147 | Matrix | Owen Williams | Townsville, QLD , Australia | Purchased in October of 2023. | Edit |
RL24 | 253 | Red Baron II | Alex Gibbs | Canberra, ACT, Australia | MK3 purchased in 1986, formerly known as 'Hugo'. Great sailing in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Terrigal, Merrimbula, Eden, Yass and Elmhurst. Happy in the Pacific Ocean to a local dam. Modified for spinnaker but never raced. Best upgrade was swapping the Suzuki 2-stroke outboard for a smaller Honda 4-stroke. Still used infrequently and a testament to Rob's genius in terms of easy sailing, low maintenance, straight forward towing (still have the original trailer, refurbished a few times) and fun for all the family. | Edit |
RL24 | | Breaking Wind | Brian Wagner | Austintown , Ohio, U.S | I bought this back in 2020, needed a bunch of work. I had my first sail last friday it is an amazing boat. The sail catch the smallest breeze and tour off. I fitted her with a 6hp tohatsu outboard plenty of power. | Edit |
RL24 | 109 | White Faced Heron | Brian Lund | MENINGIE, South Australia, Australia | Recently became the "newest custodian" of this MK1 as Mark and Lynn head off on a new adventure. Thanks to James S. and others I now know the boat was originally called "La Mancha", then "Magic Moments" and that she's had a pretty 'colourful' history. | Edit |
RL24 | 96 | Papillon | David Jensen | Gympie, Queensland, Australia | Apparently I'm the fourth owner. The owner before me Kevin Lay Harvey Bay, before him Phil Kelly of Kelly's fibreglass Harvey Bay, apparently he had done an extensive refit including bulk head galley built in refrigeration built in water tanks and fuel tanks, transom modification which included filling in the engine well and placing motor on transom, the first owner Ray Barlow from the Gold Coast, he had named the boat "Miss Alicia". I've had this boat since 1997 had a pampered cruising life. No idea who called it Papillon. | Edit |
RL24 | 103 | Toucan | Liam Harper | Colac , Victoria, Australia | I purchased toucan on the 1/04/2023 and is currently getting a new look and will be sailing at Colac yacht club | Edit |
RL24 | 336 | Rack Lady | Peter Bond | Koonorigan, NSW, Aust | Bought off Brendan Mckeown November 2022. Racing regularly with the Ricmond River Rowing & Sailing Club, Ballina | Edit |
RL24 | | Amber | Mark Howlett | Aratula, Qld, Australia | I’ve just bought the boat from the owner who lived near to Mooloolaba QLD | Edit |
RL24 | 200 | supercut | gordon kay | sutton forest, nsw, aust | boat unused 29years current resto | Edit |
RL24 | 413 | Matilda | Shane and Julie Earle | Ipswich, QLD, Australia | Recently purchased Matilda RL24 Sail # 413 from Tony Doyle,
New owners Shane and Julie Earle | Edit |
RL24 | 425 | Debonaire | Ken and Janet Leacy | Concord, NSW, Australia | Debonair hull was delivered by Rob Legg and was built and fitted out by Terry Hollyoak in 1987. I believe she is a mark IV swing keel, trailer sailer. It is beautifully built inside and out. Terry and family sailed in BCYC in Ballina area in 90’s then onto Morton Bay Qld and other areas. It was parked up for some years and after Terry’s passing his daughter Janet and her husband and kids are giving it a minor refurb to sail Dec 22 holidays. Debonair is destined to sail in Lake Macquarie and Sydney Harbour areas with the aim to club race once family is up to speed and familiar on sailing her. Look to see you on the water soon! | Edit |
RL24 | 233 | Happy Hour | Garry Hodges | Clagiraba, QLD, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 104 | Streaker | Doug Laity | Maffra, VIC, Australia | Original owner, with swing keel used on Gippsland Lakes and raced at Marley Point YC | Edit |
RL24 | 999 | Jo Jo 2 | Brenton Wright | Meningie, SA, | | Edit |
RL24 | 132 | Indaba | Cassidy Griffiths | Point Samson, WA, Australia | Just bought the boat as a project. Everything there but dismantled. Have experience with boat restoration but not sail rigging or in fact sailing? Would love any links to a rigging guide or instructions. | Edit |
RL24 | 2 | Jacana | Robert (BoB) Brodie | Port Macquarie 2444, N.S.W., Australia | Sailing with Port Macquarie Yacht Club | Edit |
RL24 | 454 | Pipe Dream | Adam Chambers | Colac, Vic, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 261 | Lime Splice | Doug Jenkins | Maclean, NSW, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 76 | AREL | mark wilson | koorainghat, NSW, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 1 | GERONIMO | Bruce Charlesworth | Boreen Pt, Q, Aust | | Edit |
RL24 | 25 | Solitaire | David Jeffreys & Melanie Steeden | Metung , VIC , 3904 | I have know Wayne Hill for most of my life and Melanie my wife grew up having her family holidays on an RL 24 nameed Jemeta. We are looking forward to the relaxing of the Covid 19 restrictions so we can use the boat a bit. Whist we did sail it a bit over summer we were heavily impacted by bush fire. We intend to use the boat as a family for cruising and racing with the emphasis on fun. | Edit |
RL24 | 227 | Blue Heeler | Nicholas McGrath | Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 608 | Optimist | Tony Brown | Metung, Victoria, Australia | MKIII swing keel, repainted white 2022, windows replaced with polycarbonate, timber replaced, hatch repaired, companionway replaced, looking for a sink, cooker, water tank, quarter berth cushions, replacement push pit and pull pit.
Currently (2022) refurbing the trailer with new wheels and tyres, bearings and seals, rust repairs, replacement coupling, replacing missing rollers and replacing mudguards. | Edit |
RL24 | 147 | Next Step | Leigh Anderson | Cannonavle, QLD, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 447 | Summerdream | Malcolm Potts | Wellington Point, Queensland, Australia | 1985 Mark 3 Great Boat to sail in Moreton Bay. Close as any to original specifications and condition. | Edit |
RL24 | 115 | Argo | Stephen Cartwright | Colac, VIC, Australia | Originally Lowana 4 the Shannon family kept the number from Lowana 3. The correct number should have been 302. Argo is a mk3 converted to a drop keel. I purchased this boat from Clive May at Derrinallum who owned it for a number of years. Looking forward to sailing against all the other RL24's on Lake Colac. | Edit |
RL24 | 93 | Pendragon | Raymond Heslehurst | Vincentia , NSW, 2540 | Purchase 28/8/2019 from Kevin Troy. Planning to rig mainly for cruising | Edit |
RL24 | 505 | Shaka | Richard Davies | Hunters Hill, NSW, Autralia | Bought Shaka for exploring estuaries and coastal lakes. I may join a regatta or two if a motivated crew gathers around. The boat seems sound thanks to previous owners using it well. | Edit |
RL24 | ??? | Midnite Wind | Steve Hilgren | parkers prairie, Minnesota, United States | First USA RL24' built in Minnesota. I sailed it in the Santa Cruz bay California and in the Padre Islands of Texas. It is retired and needs restoration and lives in Minnesota. Not 4 sale. | Edit |
RL24 | 46 | Dopamine | Grant McFarlane | Moranbah, Qld, Australia | Purchased off Paul Lincoln July 2019 | Edit |
RL24 | 128 | Honeybee | Grant McFarlane | Moranbah, Qld, Australia | Honeybee was written off at Knight Island in july 2016 | Edit |
RL24 | | Williwaw | Dan and Elaine | Anchorage , AK, USA | We just bought this boat from its previous owner in Pennsylvania. We purchased a converted school bus (skoolie) to tow it with and made the long trek home to Alaska. Looking forward to lots of good times. | Edit |
RL24 | 163 | James Minogue | James Minogue | Wendoree Park, NSW, Australia | Just bought 'Amazing Grace'RL 24. Registration no.ZD615N. HIN no.AUWWA093972F30. Last registered 5 years ago. She has been sitting in the previous owners front yard since removed from the mooring in Mangrove Creek. I've checked the boat and trailer. Currently getting the trailer mobile, new hubs,discs,calipers, master cylinder,hydraulic lines and jockey wheel. Once mobile I'll get her to my house, lift her of the trailer, lower the keel,check the pivot point, winch, clean,etc. The hull will get a good clean, if my budget allows new paint. Then antifoul and rub rail. All the above deck and interior will be cleaned and checked. Hopefully I'll be able to learn how to sail after that! | Edit |
RL24 | 317 | JEMETA | Mel Steeden | Edens Landing 4207, QLD, Australia | Purchased the boat new in 1980 - Finally launched in 1986 after completion - Raced for 10 years but my crew all grew up and left home so now only social sail. Got some great results for a family boat with swing keel and soft sails. Even won a sailing trip to the Greek Islands, thank you Southport Yacht Club. | Edit |
RL24 | 454 | Pipe Dream | Adam Chambers | Colac, VIC, Australia | Still sails at Colac, drop keel very fast | Edit |
RL24 | | Cape Rose | Katarina Pringle | Lower Chittering, WA, Australia | Thanks Tim & Annette Jones. Fun and adventure will be had. | Edit |
RL24 | 450 | Reflections | Kelvin King | Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 317 | Serenity | Nick Cartwright | McFarland , Wi, Usa | | Edit |
RL24 | ? | Cape Rose | Terry & Christine Hinchliffe | Padbury, WA, Australia | We owned Cape Rose from 1999 to June 2006 and loved her. Now sold to Tim Jones. Enjoy her Tim. :) | Edit |
RL24 | 90 | Blutac | Clare Thomson | Annerley, QLD, Australia | owned by Clare T. and Virginie Perlo, Blutac lives at Bribie Island currently, previous owners Lindsay then Geoff | Edit |
RL24 | 1 | Mateus | Daniel Miles and Raelene Chapman | Mermaid Waters, QLD, Australia | Purchased from the Sunshine Coast to restore as yacht project no. 3.
On more careful inspection with June Legg, by chance.
After discussion about sail numbers we checked the number of the new Mark 1 and the sail NO was No. 1
which was their first sail.
So with added RL24 stickers with Robs Signature on it, this will be a pleasure to restore. | Edit |
RL24 | PH17 | Gambiarra | Irlan Joney Lima | Jervis Bay, NSW, Australia | RL24 Fixed Keel Mark III
One of the 6 RL24 Fixed Keel Robb Leg made.
Ex JAMJARDEL named GAMBIARRA had a victorious career in Regatas at Cronulla Sailing Club but she was moored for 1.5 years :(
Bought it May 2020 in Guanamatta Bay, never had experience with boats/sailboats but she is teache me a lot.
We are in Jervis Bay now but we spent some amazing time sailing in Pittwater, Hawkesbury River, Sydney Harbour, Port Hacking, and all the way until Jervis Bay.
I'm a Brazillian self-taught musician and I've been composing and recording my music onboard.
Follow my Journey here:
https://www.instagram.com/veleirogambiarra/
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RL24 | 68 | TBA/Yaminji | Peter Smith | Catalina, NSW, AUST | Keen to establish Hull # | Edit |
RL24 | 419 | Osprey | John Steinberger | Mount Morgan, , | | Edit |
RL24 | 25 | Solitaire | Paul Van Dyk | Aspendale Gardens, Vic, Australia | Mark I, set up for racing with drop keel and dagger board rudder
Sold to David Jeffreys & Melanie Steeden in 2019. See separate entry. | Edit |
RL24 | 36 | KELTO | Kerry Jones | Thorneside, QLD, Australia | I bought this lady with great expectations years ago and after an initial flurry of activity she has sat in my yard unattended and neglected for years because of business committments. We have an enormous job in rejuvenation, but we have started this week!!!. | Edit |
RL24 | 413 | Matilda | Anthony Doyle | Caloundra, Qld, Australia | Purchased in August 2020 | Edit |
RL24 | 152 | Pegasus | Jim Castles | Richmond, Victoria, | Dad built Pegasus back in 1976. Still in Mum's front drive. Former national champion in 1982, Pegasus also took our family to many of Australia's premier cruising grounds. Hasn't had a lot of use past 20 years since Dad got crook and passed away.
I sold Pegasus to Des who has a place in Loch Sport in April 2021.
Happy to share old RL stories if I can help with last century history.
Regards, Jim Castles | Edit |
RL24 | 208 | Robert Elsley | Robert Elsley | Seymour, Vic, Australia | I bought my RL24 now named Rovic from James McAlpine of Brighton on 15/03/2015. I fitted her out with many extras for cruising, extra batteries, solar panels, charging outlets, pressure water to sink etc etc. Sailing mainly on the lakes out from Paynesville. Sadly now up for sail as bought a RL28 for more room for cruising. | Edit |
RL24 | RL 24 in circle | Jeanie Maree | Phil Rae | Tumoulin, QLD, Aussie | I purchased the RL ON 30/06/93 FROM THE Sunshine Coast. Registration #PO5103 original name Altered states. Sailed extensively Cairns south coastal waters and summered in Lake Tinaroo (due to cyclone threat) Great yacht with 5 kids. Slight damage in Cyclone Larry but still have the vessel and intend keeping it. | Edit |
RL24 | | | Judy Spak | , CT, USA | Just bought this lovely boat from Bernard Maher of Ridgefield CT...haven't changed the name at this time. I sail on Lake Candlewood, CT and am a member of the Candlewood Yacht Club | Edit |
RL24 | 189 | Lisa Marie | Colin Kay | Tinana, QLD, Australia | The boat was Originally named Phoenix. It was sailed in Western Australia for a while before returning to Queensland I have just sold this boat 26/07/2005
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RL24 | unknown | flying banana | stan syrianos | croydon park, s a, australia | would anybody know how i can find the sailnumber
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RL24 | | | Don Currie | Hervey Bay, Qld, Australia |
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RL24 | | Avante | John Miller | Columbia, MO, U.S. | Just bought a really nice RL24. She has been sitting out of the water for about 9 years but is in pretty good shape overall. I would love to hear comments and advice from anyone who would like to give me advice on the boat or on sailing her. This is my first large boat so I will learn with her I guess. | Edit |
RL24 | 445 | Easy beat | Geoff Watson | Gold Coast, QLD, Australia | Purchased from Philip and Annette Crawford in January 2013. I understand they purchased her in 2007 from the original owner, Ray Churchwood. Apparently, the boat was fiited out by Ray and launched in 1984. She has HBBC (Hervey Bay Boat Club?) notated on her stern and has done approximately 10 Bay to Bays, first in 1984 last in 1996? Very happy with my purchase! | Edit |
RL24 | number 3 in 1982 | Frogman | Leon Moyer | Sarasota,, Fl., USA | This boat had barnacles 6 inches thick, anchored near Tampa for maybe years? Sails have "RL 24" on main, jib held together with Duck tape! Do you think they are original It sails, I live on it every day, will sail it till it sinks!
UPDATE; April 2016 I have sold the Frogman, was a wonderful boat to sail and I lived on it all the time I owned it, almost 3 years! Have moved up to a 25 ft. O Day, about three times the area inside compared to the RL 24! | Edit |
RL24 | | Indaba | Pilgrim Nigel | Dampier, WA, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 213 | RIXANN | PATRICK & JOANNE FIRMSTONE | DOLLS POINT, NSW, Australia | MY WIFE & I PURCHASED RIXANN (PREVIOUSLY NAMED ALLY PALLY)IN MARCH 2000.SHE IS A MARK 111 WE HAVE BEEN SAILING IN BROKEN BAY, JERVIS BAY & ST GEORGES BASIN & WILL SOON SAIL THE WHITSUNDAYS-EASY,COMFORT SAIL BOAT! | Edit |
RL24 | 147 | Matrix | Peter & Maryanne Randell | Cooloola Cove, Queensland, Australia | We purchased our boat in May 1990, it was previously called "Gray Pointer" . This is a Mark2 boat, swing keel. We love cruising the Great Sandy Straits. We try to get out on the water as often as we can. | Edit |
RL24 | 334 | fabella | ROGER PARKINGTON | Mudgeeraba, Qld, Australia | Southport Yacht Club. Gold Coast. After 15 faithful years it is time to part company due to anno domini.Fabella has been sold to Rob Brearley of Bundaberg. Sadly this is the end of my sailing and racing career. I hope she will continue to give excitement and pleasure to her new owners. | Edit |
RL24 | 156 | valkyrie | brad manski | maryborough, qld, aust | bought in 1979 originally called nightmare mk 2 painted hull yellow and renamed valkyrie.had honeymoon in whitsundays.fitted mk3 keel and fully battened main.sold in 1986 to buy flying colours rl28.last seen in great sandy strait years ago. wonder if its the same one in register. | Edit |
RL24 | 221 | TIME OUT | Charles Bartley | Gold Coast, Qld, Australia | Mark 3 previously known as "Dont Blink". Have completed refurbishment and it is now a family cruising/weekend boat. The open plan in the cabin is ideal for grandchildren. | Edit |
RL24 | SP79 | TRUST ME | Stephen Lane | Beeneligh, Qld, Australia | Purchased 2008.06.12 Now moored at Gove (Nhulunbuy) where I currently work. The boat was built in 1982 with a swing keel. I think its' a MK111. The name comes from the original owner, a used car salesman with a sense of humour. (Trust Me) | Edit |
RL24 | 431 | Liason | Adrian Cassar | Elwood, Vic, Australia | Now it is August 2009. Still sailing her regularly with the MTYC off St.Kilda. We bought Liaison 431 from John Pruden in Dec 2006. Our previous boat was Splice 231 which we bought from Ken Griffiths in May 2004. | Edit |
RL24 | 4361 | Freedom | Alex & Chris Fletcher-Irish | Ettalong, NSW, Australia | Purcashed sept 2010 Much loved Freedom is slowly being returned to her former glory. Often see out of Broken Bay and on Brisbane waters | Edit |
RL24 | M24 | Odette formally Foot Loose formally Ananaka2 | Rob Philips | Safety Bay 6169, WA, Australia | I have owned my yacht for five years and love it. Previous name Ananaka II
Now called Odette. | Edit |
RL24 | | Tinytanic | Glenn Mitten | Redland Bay, QLD, Australia | This boat was formerly know as sea chicken and is now sailing waters of Moreton Bay. | Edit |
RL24 | RL8 | BEYOND 2000/ is an RL 8 METRE ONE OFF SPORTSBOAT | Peter Dowdall | SUNSHINE COAST, QLD, AUSTRALIA | BEYOND 2000 WAS ROB LEGGS LAST DESIGN /WELL AHEAD OF HER TIME.I raced her succesfully in OPEN WATER/CLIPPER CUP
3rd over line out of 57 starters
Ist in Div.1st Overall Hcp
TOWNSVILLE TO DUNK IS 5th overline 37starters beating FARR 1104 etc in 15/35 knots what a hoot
Recent major rebuild/modification to trailer lower slung custom design easy roll on off trailer.Deck in process/ replacement/new deck beams /frames etc.Drop Keel 2.5 mtr beam max legal width.weighs app 650kg,
Rotating mast and wishbone boom 30 sq mts sail area.Happy Sailing | Edit |
RL24 | 144 | mistral | terry kampf | beechworth, vic, australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 198 | Hello Sailor | Ron Kerr | Eunonoreenya, NSW, Australia | A Mark 2. Bought December 2008. Last owner had it for 17 years. Not original name. I gather it was built in 1978. Tapered mast, full battern mainsail. OB in well. Looking forward to some great sailing. | Edit |
RL24 | 254 | sam | jan and daryl wall | gold coast, queensland, australia | at sea on sam [mark4] for 32 special years | Edit |
RL24 | 20 | Street Kid | Kevin Wood | Wellington Point, Qld, Aust | I have just recently moved back to Brisbane, I am presently in the process of refurbishing the Kid a bit and sailing in the bay. If you have any history of my rl please drop me a line. Sold to Bob Symons and renamed to Witch Hazel. | Edit |
RL24 | 505 | shaka | david griffiths | St. Georges Basin, N.S.W, Australia | Don,t trail any more - moored in the lake just down the street ( St. Georges Basin) I keep it in top condition. Sail & sleep out mostly now.
( South Coast of New South Wales) | Edit |
RL24 | 199 | Reflections | Darren Stevens | Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia | Great Boat.. we've had many wonderfull weekends away.
Any past history on this boat would be appreciated, we bought her in Brisbane in 1997. She was then named Blaxland.
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RL24 | | Miss Molly | Steve Schultz | Bannockburn, Victoria, Australia | She's a good old girl .We have had her for about 7 yrs and love getting her out on the water which hasn't been very often latley . We did a strip and refit about 2 years ago and she is still holding up really well ,As they say a bad day on the water kill a great day at work .BUT A DAY OR 2 ON AN RL IS BLOODY AWSUME | Edit |
RL24 | ???? | Buchaneer. when owned by me in 80s | Warren Ellis | CAIRNS, Qld, Australia | Anyone know where she went, no sign on RL sights. Orange hull, white top, tapered mast, swing keel and rudder, Buchaneer raced cairns and whitsundays, then I purchased and cruised CAIRNS/ islands,early 80s. I asked the buyer for option if he resold but I never heard of her again.Approaching retirement age has me searching for another RL, Any revelations welcomed. Warren | Edit |
RL24 | 95 | villian | Robert (Bob) Mackay | Mannering Park, NSW, Australia | I have been in persession since around 1986 purchased from Toronto on Lake Macquarie from a boat dealer. Original name Kalinka (colour orange) now navy blue named Villian. Currently been sailed on Lake Macquarie racing with Mannering Park sailing club. | Edit |
RL24 | ??? | Roy Alexander | Roy Alexander | Cranberry Twp., PA, United States | 1982 made in MN, USA under license from RL Yachts | Edit |
RL24 | 238 | Joka | John & Erika Dines | Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia | Previously named Remedy MK1 swing keel molded fibre glass interior with non skid deck skiff rig purchased from Allure Boats Lake Macquarie Feb 2009 prior to that owned by Caroline Strainig Editor of Cruising Helmsman magazine who purchased her from a previous owner from Woollongong. Now racing with the Hervey Bay Boat Club Yacht Squadron and cruising the Great Sandy Straits.Has been given a totally new look March 2010. Sanded and faired hull, keel, rudder & deck and repainted with Altex 2pac, Looks like a new boat again should add a knot or 2 to boat speed. Joka has now been sold new owner is Brad Hubbard of Hervey Bay.
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RL24 | ? | Hull# RLT11302M82K Grace & Peace | Roy Alexander | cranberry twp. 16066, PA, USA | Purchased October 2008. Just in process of redoing interior: headliner, cushions etc. Replaced all running rigging. Replaced ailing triler 2009 also had a new main made by sailcare. great sail! I added a removable roller furling reacher which runs from the bow pulpet to the masthead. I run as a cutter rig with the jib in light airs. I like the loose footed main that has a small natural draft for heavy air. I'm looking to have a new jib made. this is a great light weight boat. I have had her on a plane on a close reach. It leaks at the centreplate pin and takes on about 3 gallons per week. Moored at Jamestown Marina Lake Pymatuning. | Edit |
RL24 | Hull Reg 40177 | was Pelican now renamed Miss Stress Knot | Michael Andrews | Stratton, WA, Australia | I was told by previous owner Greg Rusha that it was named Pelican prior to his purchasing it. Any further info would be appreciated & or contact from anyone near the Midland area who has an RL24 would be apprecitaed.
19/03/11 I have been able to track down the 2nd? owner from Swan View who owned her from 1980-2000 before selling to some one down rockingham/saftey bay way 2000-2002.
I would be very interested to hear if anyone knows - knew the 1st owner who kept her in the water @ Aquarama on the lower part of the Swan River & apparently raced her competetivley. | Edit |
RL24 | | Jindili | Andy McEvoy | Darwin, NT, | SOLD on May 2018 to Ron and Peter
Mark III
Set up for single handed cruising
Thanks Kevin Troy for dropping in and all the years of knowledge you crammed into the hour | Edit |
RL24 | | Keehaa | Tony O'Keeffe | Holland Park Brisbane, QLD, Australia | Have only begun to use and love it.Lots of extras with Biminis ,solar and fish finder.Still learning to sail.Great boat. | Edit |
RL24 | | Sea Chicken | Mark Walker | Russell Island, Qld, Australia | Sea Chicken was given to me for the price of pick up and has become a part time project as I am a Roberts 25 owner. Looking forward to restoring her to her former glory.
Sea Chicken also has a racing history in the Great Barrier Reef Yacht Race from 1976 to 1988. | Edit |
RL24 | 318 | Hey Jude | Ron Price | Maryborough, Qld, Australia | Purchased this boat previously named Regardless approximately 20 years ago. I refurbished when first purchased and have recently completed another total fefit. Used now only for crusing around the Sandy Straits but not often enough as too many other toys like caravan, stink boat and Laser racing dinghy and not enough spare time. | Edit |
RL24 | 187 | raging | jim boyd | canberra, a c t, australia | recent purchase mark 1 hull converted to drop keel, needs some work before getting wet plus name change to poc ma hon with no offence meant to any one who speaks scots gaelic | Edit |
RL24 | 412 | Tigress | Benjamin & Kelly Philip | Southport, Qld, Australia | We purchased Tigress from Gail and Tim at the Sunshine Coast in May 2009. She is undergoing a cabin refit (Ben is a shipwright) and we will post photos so everyone can see our progress soon. | Edit |
RL24 | 221 | TIME OUT | Steven & Charles Bartley | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia | Just recently purchased with the intent of using it as a family/weekend boat. A bit more work to do & we may race her in local races on the Broadwater. Anyone who knows any history on this boat we would be grateful to hear from you.
Still working on the boat, & the name change to Time Out at the suggestion of grandchildren. Trying to get it ready for the 2011 nationals at Southport. Recently sold (Dec '10) to Brendan Egan from Ballina. | Edit |
RL24 | 80 | Hide Away | Garry Loughhead | , SA, Australia | Recently purchased and currently undergoing restoration.Looking forward to future racing and cruising.Also attempting to find out history on "Hide Away". Any assistance would be appreciated.
Original owner from Lake Bonney Yacht Club at Barmera SA and performed well in National and SA titles in '80s
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RL24 | 500 | F Troop | Brad Taylor | Annerley, Qld, Australia | Highly competitive MARK 4 drop keel. Hull is Kevlar/Foam. Purchased F Troop in 1999. F Troop is regularly raced in the Classic TS races around SEQ. We have also cruised around the Whitsundays on two occassions. | Edit |
RL24 | 405 | Bunyip | Ron McCrindle | East Brighton , Vic, Australia | Since sold.We Charlie & Sylvia Gatt of 6 Civic Pde Seaholme Vic. were the original owners of Bunyip.We bought the boat in 1982.We had great times,and great memories | Edit |
RL24 | 49 | breakaway | Anthony & Kate Podesta | maryborough, qld, australia | Brought boat from Ian Wade in 09 previously a West Aust boat. Believe it to be a MKll although the sail number says different. In the process of giving her a birthdaygetting ready for our maiden voyage. | Edit |
RL24 | 403 | Colduck | Geoff Onions | Heatherton, Vic, Australia | Had Yacht since 1982. Purchased it in Canberra | Edit |
RL24 | F66 | Seabird | Brenton Ettridge | Augusta, WA, Australia | Purchased from Brenton & Sue Air in January 2008. Great fun always trying to get that little bit extra out of her. Sailing on the Hardy inlet in Augusta. Good fleet of RL's here now. | Edit |
RL24 | 177 | Pilgrim | Rod Male | Briagolong, VIC, Australia | MK1. 8hp Mariner outboard. Previous owner Micheal Carlisle.Just purchased today,19/5/2009. Lovely boat ,will enjoy her. Family happy. | Edit |
RL24 | 126 | Almitra | Ed Wilkins | Ringwood, Vic, Australia | Now spud gun | Edit |
RL24 | 25 | Solitaire | Mike Montgomery | Cheltenham, Vic, Aust | Reluctantly sold Solitaire late last year -2016. | Edit |
RL24 | 338 | Alicia II | Les Browne | Burwood, Vic, Australia | sold | Edit |
RL24 | 63/144 | Mistral | Lorraine Cooper | Torquay, Qld, Australia | My sail was numbered 63 but the new number over the top is 144, not sure why? The history of Mistral I am lead to believe is the prototype for the beginning of a new era of sailing! | Edit |
RL24 | 0 | Tiki 2 | Rob& June Legg | Gold Coast, Qld, | "Tiki 2" was the origonal prototype RL 24, we built her under our house in Anglers Paradise on the Gold Coast in 1971, just 40 years ago , to a design I had drawn up 10 years previously, and had been dissuaded from building by my colleagues , because it was considered a boat of that size was too big to trail, however with the beautiful waters of the Broadwater at our doorstep now was the time to give it a try.
Our boat was built using double diagonal planked construction, most of her fittings, along with the sails we made ourselves, and she had an over rotating mast, and just a timber swing keel without any ballast.
We sailed "Tiki2" with the Southport keel boat fleet during the 71-72 season with success,and noted any improvments needed before using the hull as the plug for the mould of the early 24's. She was the Grandmother of the current fleet, and confusing as it may be, but just plain "Tiki" became our first GRP rL24. | Edit |
RL24 | 161 | Apache | Geoff McNamara | Caloundra, Qld, Australia | Originally orange hulled but now blue. Have been told that it was campaigned by RL himself. Love the boat. | Edit |
RL24 | 555 | The Sting | Lloyd Graham | Ringwood East, Vic, Australia | Built 1989, setup as racer cruiser, Gets sailed regulary with Melbourne Trailable YC, | Edit |
RL24 | unknown yellow hull beige deck | sunbird | Rod Windsor | Brisbane, QLD, Australia | I am interested in purchasing this boat from a dealer in Brisbane.I would appreciate any information on past owners and past history.
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RL24 | unsure | Macushla | Rohan Lillie | Coolum Beach, QLD, australia | A friend and I ,Paul Hammond purchased the boat from Paul Kebble in cairns. Looking forward to bringing her back to her former glory with some modern touch's. Also Unsure of sail No. is it the same as hull number on the plaque on the transom ?? | Edit |
RL24 | 402 | Lowana V | Don Lewis | Donvale , Vic, Australia | Since Sold I saw Lowana V In Forty Baskets, North Harbour Sydney. 2010/2011. Michael Stevens (Treasure Island) | Edit |
RL24 | 346 | Dolphin | Bryan Coolahan | Thornton, Qld, Australia | Purchased 23 January 2010. | Edit |
RL24 | | Row Row | Arron Setnik | , , Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 222 | Thinga Majig | Steven Lymbery | Nowra North, NSW, Australia | Mk3. Sails regularly on the best sailing waters in the world at Jervis Bay Sailing Club. Claimed club championship in 2009 and just made 2nd place in Nationals in 2008. | Edit |
RL24 | 999 | Jo Jo | Robert Cordwell | Research, Vic, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 75 | TBA | james moline | Killcare, NSW, AUS | Just aquired 12/12/09, in poor condition, ready for restoration. If anybody knows of its history I would like to follow up.
April '10, has now been soda blasted, inside and out. Had been hand painted. Restoration work will start when I find time. | Edit |
RL24 | 9 | Yahoo | Pete McKenzie | Cannonvale, QLD, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | | Jindili | Ay My | Darwin, NT, | | Edit |
RL24 | | Flying Circus | Greg Scarlett | Sydney, NSW, Australia | Fixed keel RL24 | Edit |
RL24 | 52 | Phantom | Bill Ellul | East Malvern, Vic, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 33 | webs | Steve Smith | Mortdale, nsw, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 202 | Aroo | Richard & Karen Barrow | Benalla, Vic, Australia | Sold to Bernie Connor, June 2018 | Edit |
RL24 | 137 | Grizzledog | Kyle Williams | Black River , 4818, Australia | If anyone has any info on this RL24 . I am in the process of doing it up | Edit |
RL24 | 260 | Stepping Stone. | steven bartley | Pine rivers, QLD, Australia | Stepping Stone purchased from Gladstone October 2011. Not used as a traditional sailer, we have taken down original mast and replace with smaller one to just run a headsail. Has and electric toilet (highly recommended, 2 fitted biminis, cock pit removable cafe' style table and a 15hp motor for our little bay cruiser. This is our caravan on the water and sleeps 2 adults, 2 children and our little baby beautifully. We have taken her to Moreton Island, pumicestone passage and the great Sandy Straits are next month. | Edit |
RL24 | 208 | Rovic | Robert Elsley | Seymour, Vic, Australia | Hacked by Xaveroz_Tersakiti | Edit |
RL24 | ???? | Last Resort | Nick Bender | Myrtle Beach, SC, 29579 | Purchased from Bob Neiman.
Hull ID RLT11303M80I. | Edit |
RL24 | 193 | The Other Woman | Dave Parker | Bateau Bay, NSW, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | | Dream On | Geoff Harris | Karratha, WA, Australia | Owned it since 1994 and sailed the Dampier Archipelago . Fantastic boat.previously called Gannet 2 | Edit |
RL24 | 62 | WindJammer | Bill Alston | Maryborough, qld, aus | | Edit |
RL24 | 227 | BLUE HEELER | Paul Gilbert | Townsville, QUEENSLAND, Australia | Sold now in Darwin | Edit |
RL24 | | rum line | ben coles | caloundra, qlf, aust | my dad had mistic when I was a kid | Edit |
RL24 | 310 | This'll Do | Garry William(Bill) Post | Frankston, Victoria, Australia | The boat came from Brisbane to Melbourne in late 1987.I have refurbished the inside. The sail number is 310. The boat has had two previous names as far as I know. If anyone knows something about the boats history,I would be pleased to hear about it. | Edit |
RL24 | Unknown | Catch The Wind | Merv Murray | Pacific Pines, Queensland, Australia | RL 24
MkIII
Gold Coast
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RL24 | 15 | nil at present | Stephen Grieve | Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia | Recently brought her and will clean her up. | Edit |
RL24 | 249 | Coracle II | FAUL | SYDNEY, NSW, Australia | Purchased Jan/2000. Original owner, John Thomas, Barmera SA. A good basic RL24 on a 'Tinka' single axle trailer. Looking forward to the cruisin' right round Australia! (Not circumnavigating... just off and on the trailer!!) Sold about 2002. | Edit |
RL24 | 93 | slippery (not so) | kevin @ lynda troy | , nsw, australia | never say never. mk1 is our new project | Edit |
RL24 | 168 | Peer Gynt | Don Pembleton | Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia | Built around 1978 launched a 'Maralinga' I bought it off Sid Norris (Botany Bay) (second owner I think) in 1985. Swing keel replaced by a DK at RL factory in 1988. Currently for sale (under offer). Subsequently sold to Charles Webb-Wag | Edit |
RL24 | 18 | Wahoo | Wayne Meyer | , , | Mark I, Bought from David & Margret Miller of Bris in 2007, previously named Mandu. | Edit |
RL24 | 126 | Spud Gun | Luke Ratcliff | Sydney, NSW, Australia | Purchased from Bernie and Ruth in the Lakes Entrance area (Victoria) January 2013. Needs a bit of boat love which we are looking forward to doing. If your keen for some racing in SYDNEY NSW email me on planrite@optusnet.com.au . | Edit |
RL24 | 15276 | | Jim Jones | Cudjoe Key, FL, 33042 | I have owned the boat before RL in Minnesota went bankrupt. I was a dealer in Michigan and was setting up an RL 24 racing program. | Edit |
RL24 | 268 | RumLine | Delys Anderson | Bairnsdale, Vic, | We bought RumLine in 2001 from Bob Mayne, who raced her on Port Phillip Bay. She now cruises the Gippsland Lakes. We fitted her out for more comfortable cruising (a 10kg limit was set - we weighed every stick). With her shallow draught, she snoops into parts of the Lakes where no Gin Palace dares to go. | Edit |
RL24 | 1? | SANGRIA | David Pitchford | N Rockhampton, QLD, Australia | Mark 1 Swing Keel Skiff Rigg used to Sail Out Of Noosa Yacht Club.Purchased in March 2009. Now seen in Capricorn Coast/Keppel Bay waters. | Edit |
RL24 | 229 | Kermit | Deb & Pete | Darwin , NT, Australia | We brought Kermit of Mike, will be sailing with the Darwin Sailing Club and cruising. Deb sailed RLs when she was a kid and Pete is just getting into it. Looking forward to teaching the kids to sail on her as well. | Edit |
RL24 | 415 | Re Lax | John Foley | Raymondisland , Vic, Australia | Previously called radical lady bought of Jeff 2020
He has put an enormous amount of work to the boat and it shows we sail out of the Gippsland lakes yc and we hope to race it regularly | Edit |
RL24 | 231 | Splice | | , Vic, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 269 | Street Car | John Hall | Hampton Nth, Vic, Australia | I have recently purchased this boat and will sail out of Albury Wodonga Yacht Club | Edit |
RL24 | | DRUNKEN MONKEYS | jesse west | CABARITA BEACH, NSW , AUSTRALIA | WHAT A SAD THING TO SAY NO TIME TO USE MY SWEET BOAT GGGRRRR
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RL24 | | AMBUSCADE 2 | Peter Warnes | Hervey Bay, Qld, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 232 | AWUNDA | Gary Roberts | EVANS HEAD, NSW, Australia | Commodore of the Port Of Yamba Yacht club | Edit |
RL24 | 40 | Kango-Too | john forsythe | whyalla, south australia, australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 464 | Touche | Peter Lynch | New Farm, Queensland, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 35 | Callisto | John White | Deakin, ACT, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 459 | Legacy | Luke Ratcliff | Sydney, NSW, Australia | (previous name Nusabulla) Purchased from QLD JULY 2011. Put a new rig and sails combination from Norths. Did 2 nationals 2012 and 2013. Sold her to Matthew from Mona vale NSW. Our family has just purchased SPUD GUN 126 from Bernie and Ruth in Lakes Entrance VIC.We will be racing in Sydney/Pittwater out of the BYRA club. Contact me if your keen for a Sunday race planrite@optusnet.com.au | Edit |
RL24 | 23 | Mistress | Ken Hastings | Hervey Bay, Qld, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 202 | Aroo | Bernie Connor | Sale, VIC, Australia | Mk II, purchased from Richard & Karen Barrow, June 2018. | Edit |
RL24 | 136 | Wild Fire | Brad &Tania Richards | Cairns , Qld, Australia | Previously owned by Colin Spohn in Brisbane
, spohn-family@bigpond.com.au
Boat Currently in Cairns
Refurbished repainted and ready for water | Edit |
RL24 | 303 | Calibre | Rod Ross | Hervey Bay, Qld, Aus | Mark 2 drop keel, possibly 79 mod, just purchased, undergoing rebuild. | Edit |
RL24 | 338 | Alicia II | Eric Hough | Hadfield, vic, Australia | Bought from Bob and Jan Reeves Dec 2009. My first boat and loving every minute. | Edit |
RL24 | 345 | Inappropriate Secrets | James, Greg & Ali | Brisbane, QLD, Australia | Was originally known as Halcyon | Edit |
RL24 | 244 | SOLACE | Richard Armstrong | Portarlington, Vic, Australia | Mk2 Swing Keel. Original boat. Owned since 1978 79.
( 44 years as at 2022.............................
FOR SALE. | Edit |
RL24 | 409 | Bumblebee | Luke Sleeman | , vic, Australia | Purchased from Gary & Dianne Hein in late 2013. | Edit |
RL24 | 41 | Kehaar (soon to be changed?) | BJ & Narelle Walker | Gold Coast, QLD, Aust | Mark 1.Bought Feb 2011 for family sailing around Broadwater and beyond. Had one overnighter so far off Tipplers. Decent weather and my days off have rarely coincided so chances to get out have been few but things are looking promising for a long and happy relationship 'tween boat and family. Kids prefer this type of sailing over old Mozzy cat. Wife also happier. | Edit |
RL24 | | | Vic Pearson | , , Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | PH17 | Jamjardel | Phil Rogers | Cronulla, NSW`, Australia | Fixed Keel Mid 80's | Edit |
RL24 | 30 | Bingtastic | Daniel Bingham | Rochedale South, QLD, Australia | Formerly Maverick. Formerly Albatross. Drop Keel. Lovely eager little boat that enjoyed family adventures on Moreton Bay. Sold to a keen RL24 Sailor | Edit |
RL24 | 235 | Freya | R & B Cole/Stone | Portland, Vic, Australia | We purchased Freya in Nov 09.She had been sailed in Portland for many years by 2 previous local owners and came from Melbourne prior.She is a MK3,swing keel.We have enjoyed racing her locally and also cruising around Sydney,Hawkesbury,Pittwater and Goolwa,SA. | Edit |
RL24 | ? | El Condor | Shane Wallace | TINGALPA, QLD, Australia | I have a highly modified, flat decked, fixed keel RL24 that I understand RL built to promote a one design racing class. I would appreciate whatever information anyone has on this unquie versions of the RL24. | Edit |
RL24 | rlt 11301m83 hus | Sold the boat. | andrew reisinger | everett, wa, usa | owned 5 years. now to make her perfect. not sure the sail number as it has none. the info given was found on a phenolic plate glued to the stern. | Edit |
RL24 | 505 | Treasure Island | Paul Morris | East ballina, Nsw, Aust | | Edit |
RL24 | 47 | Mistral 2 | Greg Lloyd-Smith | East Ballina, NSW, Australia | Recently purchased from Qld, now resident in Ballina NSW Mistral 2 (new name follows my original Status 'Mistral' of 1992) is Orange with cream decks. Does not have seats so is therefore from Timpenny Yachts?. All original rig incl spinnaker. Was originally owned in NSW and then Tasmania before going to Qld. Does anyone recognise Status number 47?
NOW SOLD. Has gone to great new home on NSW South Coast | Edit |
RL24 | | Catch the Wind | Harley Ken | KURANDA, QLD, Australia | | Edit |
RL24 | 46 | Dopamine | paul lincoln | brisbane, qld, aus | ex 'kandavn'- 'zazzee'- 'orange peel' ??? last known address, deception bay via toowoomba via yeppoon.mark 1 oct'73.still in very good condition thanks to her previous owners.nearly finished update rig foils etc and will be sailing by nov '13 | Edit |
RL24 | 38 | Photo Finish | Colin Howard-Jones | Seaview Downs, South Australia, Australia | Mk.1 with 150kg.dagger foil keel
with 2 mt. draught (fully down)
20 sq.mt.fully batten main.
10 sq.mt, battened headsail.
34 sq.mt.Kite.
When reefed and orig. jib (20 sq.mt. working area)
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RL24-US-built | ? | Brothers Keeper | John Hayes | Traverse City, MI, U.S.A. | | Edit |
RL24-US-built | 308 | unnamed | Chuck Bingham | Brookings, OR 97415, USA | MK IV, USA Hull #308, 1982 model as registered,swing keel, | Edit |
RL24-US-built | | Kookaburra | Sterling Wall | Stevens Point, WI, United States | | Edit |
RL24-US-built | | Afternoon Delight | Kyle and Sandra | New London, NC, USA | Sail on Badin Lake NC. Trailer to the Outer Banks and the NC mountains. | Edit |
RL24-US-built | US model no # | Telesis | Ronald Tate | Edgewater, MD, USA | Put rollers in CB well walls to eliminate Center Board slap. Some deck delamination issues. | Edit |
RL24-US-built | unknown | Kula | Ernie Macquarrie | Bellingham, WA, United States | Boat name: Kula (formerly Wind Song)
Co-Owners: Tom and Julie Bennett, Astrid Sloan, Anya Voloshin.
This is a North American RL24 built in 83 | Edit |
RL24-US-built | | Isolde U | Doug Kennedy | Copperas Cove, TX, United States | My first boat. 1982 model. Not in water yet, needs some minor refubishment. Looking for an owners manual and/or schematics. | Edit |
RL24-US-built | | KIWI | Mike Kuhn | Topeka, KS, USA | I would like to hear from other owners. I have owned the boat for about 8 years and really love it. It is easy to sail and so easy to beach. I wonder how she got to Lake Perry, in Kansas???? | Edit |
RL24-US-built | | Bouy-N-Sea | Donald Waldrop | Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, U.S.A | | Edit |
RL24-US-built | US306 | HJALMAR II | Hal Shanafield | Evanston, Illinois, USA | Formerly an RL dealer in the U.S. | Edit |
RL24-US-built | | HALMAR | Hal Shanafield | Evanston, Il, United States | Hi, I am visiting Brisbane attending a conference and had hoped to see an RL24 along the shore. Almut Shanafield | Edit |
RL24-US-built | no number | Aqu'apella | Ric Witham | Saskatchewan Beach, Saskatchewan, Canada | Just got her home. Former name Masterful because she threw off her previous mast. Not at all sure of her history but was bought by her previous owner without a mast. Thanks to Rob Legg who contacted me to advise that she is not the most northerly, I have to take second prize. I am happy with that. I will need to wait until May 2012 to find out if she floats... Any info on her past would be greatly appreciated. | Edit |
RL24-US-built | no # | Knot Normal | Jerry McKinstry | Tallahassee, Florida, USA | During what period were RL24's built in Minnesota? I have a 1980 model and presume it was built here in the US as opposed to having been sailed here from Australia. I have a MKI and it's great. I am in the process of selling for a larger boat; wife and child, you know. Can anyone give me thoughts on resale value here in the States? | Edit |
RL24-US-built | | Larry Cooper | Larry COOPER | Boston, MA, US | | Edit |
RL24-US-built | | Big Mama | James Baumgartner | Denver, CO, USA | I have only had her on the water once and I am new to sailing. I would love to get an owners manual or some kind of literature on rigging. the main sail is relatively simple but the jib and spinnaker are very intimidating to me. | Edit |
RL24-US-built | | Slipstream | Kristie Ansley | Orlando, Florida, USA | Sailing out of Port Canaveral, Cocoa Beach Florida. http://www.runge.com.au/rl28/gallery.htm | Edit |
RL28 | | Impulse | Greg and Dee Harvey | North Beach, WA, Australia | Used to sail on RL28 "Anna" in NQ years ago and have been keen to get one ever since. Have just purchased "Impulse" and have many sailing plans between Perth and Darwin over the next few years. | Edit |
RL28 | 120 | Ponde | John Brooker | Bridgewater, 5155, SA, Australia | Recently refitted. Contains Volvo 9.9 HP diesel with sail drive Modified forestay, larger headsail and
extra ballast added | Edit |
RL28 | 490 | Fantasy | Vic Pearson | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia | Fixed Keel | Edit |
RL28 | | kestrel | Keith Jenkins | Hornsby, NSW, Australia | I have owned the boat for approximately 4 yrs.
Find it under powered when motoring in confined areas against strong currents or gusting winds.
Probably due to my inexperience but I find it difficult to keep stable with trailing swell. | Edit |
RL28 | 78 | Myott | Steve Illa | marsden, QLD, Australia | sold | Edit |
RL28 | 33 | Sunset boulevard | Brendan Matthews | Drouin, Victoria, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | 114 | Bourani | David Hynes | Waverton, NSW, Australia | Previously known as Bewitched and moored in Cairns. Fractional rig and volvo saildrive. Purchased from Chris Kline.Moved her from Forster to Sydney harbour on a swing mooring and then by truck to Moreton Bay Sailing Club. | Edit |
RL28 | 83 | Viviacity | Vivian | Runaway Bay, QLD, Australia | We sold her in January 1989 - a very sad day for me after spending my teenage years sailing on her with my mates. We lived two blocks away from the Leggs, who are probably the nicest people I have ever met. I also went to school with their youngest Jeni - another vibrant personality. Anyone know where old #83 might be? Thanks for the memories!!!!! | Edit |
RL28 | KB 146 | Impulse | Jeff Smith | Australind, W.A., Australia | Formerly registered as "BARUNA" owned by Jeff Blunt and sailed in Gove before moving to Australind. Jeff Smith purchased her,renamed her IMPULSE and refitted her before selling her due to ill health 20 Dec 2000 to David Herve of Capel | Edit |
RL28 | 48 | Sea Wings | John Rosevear | Brisbane, Qld, Australia | Blue hull, Moroon cabin side.
Cruised Gold coast to Cairns, a wonderful boat. "Where are you now"? | Edit |
RL28 | SP568 | Leggend | Brendan Bradley | Perth, WA, Australia | Happy to chat with other RL28 owners in WA... and yes I know how to spell Legend. | Edit |
RL28 | Unknown | Wind Chase | PETER WATSON | BALLARAT, Vic, Australia | We have now owned "Windchase" for 3 years and are extremely pleased with her.Comfort down below is superb.Would like to know her history, launched in Brisbane as "bubbles" in 1990.Full teak fit out and 18hp Volvo saildrive.Still trying to work out how to fill front water tank without going through the front hatch. Any info would be appreciated | Edit |
RL28 | PA02 | Stormy Affair | Ken Clayton | Dingley, Victoria, Australia | Modified vertical lift hydraulic keel
Extended mast and boom. Nanni 15hp inboard diesel driving a volvo folding three blade prop. Won twilight series local races this(99-00 ) year and look like being well placed in club aggregate for other races. Race on a performance based handicap but find it hard to compete on a CBH handicap | Edit |
RL28 | unknown | SHALIMAR | Phil Macqueen | Birkdale Brisbane, QLD, Australia | Bought "Shally" off John Rossiter in Southport. "S" is a great first boat for us and we've learnt to sail her pretty well now.
We have a new main. (Added an extra 300mm to the boom), Genoa, Jib Kev/mylar headsail to masthead. MPS and 2 spinnakers.
Sailed the Bay to Bay twice and WILL beat Flying Fox and ?Colours next year (2002)! We have cruised the Whitsundays last Xmas and the Hawksebury previous year.
Off to follow Flinder's footsteps up the coast from Keppel to the Percys and try to get into Shoalwater Bay via Strong Tide Passage (Army Permitting)
Love to hear from anyone who wants a beer, yarn or a cruise round Moreton Bay.
Please e mail me and we'll sort something out! Great site!! | Edit |
RL28 | 107 | Don Quixote | Brendan Mutsaers | Loganholme, QLD., Australia | Fourth owner. Purchased in 04.Just don't use it enough. great boat stored in a shed a lot of work to rig to get out. too much work not enough play | Edit |
RL28 | 128 | Signet | Hans & Britt Thomasson | Noosa Heads, Qld , Australia | Owners since 1988 | Edit |
RL28 | GT63 | Blue Peter | Peter Jones | Belmont, Vic, Australia | One of only 3? Drop Keel versions. Uses an electric winch to raise and lower the keel. Has a J24 rig which allows bigger headsails for light weather. | Edit |
RL28 | 62 | ANNA | Peter Buchanan | Lowood, , Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | 50 | Lukimyu | Steve Leicester | Happy Valley, SA, Australia | We have just purchased Lukimyu (prev Supermac) to date 3 days under our belt we are very happy. The vessel is very roomy and sails well. | Edit |
RL28 | 204 | HAKUNA MATATA | alan & Justine Kirby | Tewantin, Qld, Australia | sold into hervey bay | Edit |
RL28 | 102 | Free Spirit | Barry Tiver | whyalla, south australia, Australia | Fixed keel version,9.5 hp Bukh Saildrive. Bought as a basket case, turned me into one. Will be relaunching within a few weeks (now 3/10/01) cant wait to sail. UPDATE 8/3/10 Repowered with 13hp volvo penta sail drive 08, 3 blade folding prop, renamed Free Spirit, Won the 2002 Tripolis yacht race, various club championships and local regatters.
No longer racing but doing extensive cruising with the family. | Edit |
RL28 | 3 | firebird | lex henderson | mackay, qld, Australia | owned the boat for 5 years,looking for information on model,year of manufacture ect,white cockpit yellow hull. | Edit |
RL28 | 30 | Zig Zag | Lynette Wight | Woolloongabba, Qld, Australia | Swing keel,inboard/outboard 9 h.p. Yamaha 4 stroke,mounted on one person modified recovery trailer. Formerly "Skinny Minnie" of Brisbane Q. Relocated to Darwin NT 1994 and renamed "Cop Out". Returned to Buderim Q 1997. Sold and re-located Gold Coast 2003.
Purchased by Bill & Lynette Wight and Barry & Raelene St John and now located in Brisbane and is now called Zig Zag. | Edit |
RL28 | 110 | Safari Maris | Wayne & Ruth Overall | Mermaid Waters, QLD 4218, Australia | Ex Brisbane boat, named "Safari"
Rob Legg lives in our street and has been an invaluable resource for us, as we are novice yachties. | Edit |
RL28 | F66 | ? Sealeggs(Dingo) | Neil Ensor | SouthLake, W A 6164, Australia | Bought from Cairns via Brisbane 18 months ago.Formerly known as "Dingo" (guess y the name was changed ?before purchase was finallised of course),to allay any superstition.Sealeggs came with an Italian diesel which actually started upon arrival but soon died on maiden voyage,with mast down!just off the groin outside Fremantle Sailing club.Even with a workshop manuel & a professional diesel mechanic she never was to start again.So this involved a major rethink resulting in a Mercury 15hp being installed on a custom built s/s bracket into the well,now she flys.I swear my G.P.S. read 9 knots!!! honest.I,m not convinced the 14ft boom with roller reefing is the ideal set up as I have experienced her rounding up over 15 knots of wind;or perhaps I need sailing lessons!My mast is quite heavy with 3 pairs of stays to support her; unlike the lighter mast,shorter boom & 2pair stays of "Leggend" recently sold from F.S.C. to Flying Squadron (now returned) .Sealeggs is an older RL28 having the fixed cabin roof,and fixed winch handles.Athough the son of the previously deaceased owner towed it from Cairns to Brisbaine for sale,I have experienced much wheelbearing problems,just towing it from the ramp to the hardstand !Sold in Nov 2002 to a couple in Rockingham who plan to spray it Maroon (much missed) | Edit |
RL28 | 154 | Wizard of Oz | Brian & Bev Jennings | Noosa Heads, Qld 4567, Australia | Winner of Bay to Bay | Edit |
RL28 | | Cariad III | John Edwards | Mt Tamborine, Qld, Australia | Boat fitting out from bare hull - now in final stages of fitout, expect launch May 2002.
* * * * *
In fact she was launched at Southern Hemisphere Shipyard May 2002, now berthed Sanctuary Cove Marina. I installed a 10 hp 4 stroke outboard but now considering a Volvo or Yanmar diesel. Rob thinks that for a bloke my age its probably not a bad idea! | Edit |
RL28 | 145 | Jezabel | Phil Gardam | Bris 4068, Qld, Australia | Jezabel is on the hardstand at RQYS Manly and makes frequent - but not frequent enough - trips in the bay. The lifting keel of the RL28s is perfect for visiting spots such as Blue Hole, and for traversing Days Gutter - even at near dead-low tide!
I'd love to trail Jezabel behind my 78 LandCruiser - perhaps to Noosa, perhaps to the Whitsundays, | Edit |
RL28 | 200 | Footloose | John Cotterill | Bolton Point, NSW, Australia | Boat was built in 1988 and hence sail number of 200 for the bicentenial | Edit |
RL28 | 9 | NorthWood II | David Shaw | Adamstown, NSW, Australia | One of the orginals, great yatch for cruising particularly Lake Macquarie and Myall Lakes. Love the full head room. Looking at upgrading, contact me if you want a fun RL28 | Edit |
RL28 | 118 | Sans Peur | Pat Mahon | Beaumeauris , Vic, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | | ADINA | Daryl Claffey | SANDGATE, QLD, Australia | Will be renaming soon. Ill add aditional info soon and I'd welcome a information from anyone who knows more history of Adina. | Edit |
RL28 | Q205 | Swan | Russell Rogers | Brisbane, Qld., Australia | Purchased Swan May 08 from John Cave. First foray into owning a boat. Liked the idea of a medium sized yacht with swing keel for exploring Moreton Bay. Needs a little update inside but all the go gear is in good nick. Sold to Michael Cowan Oct 2012 | Edit |
RL28 | 122 | Flying Colours | Bradley Manski | Maryborough, Queensland, Australia | Modified rig, 9m mast, skiff main, adam's 10
spinnaker, mostly used for cruising, races a
bout twice a year, has won class several
times in Bay-toBay yacht race, also have won
overall in Kingfisher Bay Regatta, launched
April 1988.june 2011 pulled boat apart several years ago for modification,inc. tapered mast and internal fitout.still havnt put it back together again.hope to rectify that soon,as im getting pressure from son and handbrake!i miss it too.
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RL28 | | Weggis | Ian Fulton | Goodwood, South Australia, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | 201 | Distraction | Rob Hamwood | Rainworth, Qld, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | HA23 | Silver Girl | Michael Carlisle | Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | 180 | Burma Star | Liz & Bob Doerksen | Willetton, W.A., Australia | We have spent many enjoyable cruises on the W.A. coast from Bussleton & Shark Bay & the Dampier Archipellago . Last year we cruised from Wyndam to Broome down the Kimberly coast. | Edit |
RL28 | | SKYLARK | BRIAN JAMES | PERTH, W.A., Australia | What a magic yacht. We have done some cruising ie Monte Bello Islands, Shark Bay, Mandurah. I have owned Skylark for 2 years and put on a sun bimme, spray dodger, sliding hatch, gas/electric fridge.
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RL28 | 83 | Rum and Dry | Lawrence Dorsett | Fairfield, Queensland, Australia | Previously named Vivacity | Edit |
RL28 | RL%$# | Hi-jack | Boof Huffer | perth, wa, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | 4287 | Bacchus (formerly Martini) | Kevin &Alison Russell | Willaston, S.A., Australia | Purchased 19 April 2001 from Anrdew and Ruth Smiles. Boat is moored at the Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club. | Edit |
RL28 | | Impulse | Dave Herve | Capel,, W.A., Australia | Newly aquired, will update info later. | Edit |
RL28 | 19 | | Dave Parker | , nsw, Australia | Sold to a mate who has finished the major work and put her on the water. | Edit |
RL28 | | Varelie | John Raisin | Albany Creek, Qld, Australia | This boat was launched as Cariad 3 by John Edwards, who has done a marvellous job fitting her out and maintaining her.
I have rejoined Sandgate Yacht Club which will now be her new base.
Have now had a few outings and I am absolutely delighted. She is a lovely roomy yacht with pretty good headroom, almost enough for a 6' 3" me. She is a delight to sail although underpowered with only a small jib. Beautifuuly balanced, finds her way to windward with the tiller lashed! | Edit |
RL28 | L.W.26 | Toucan | John & Jan Halse | kadina, S.A., Australia | Bought Toucan from Chris & Jean Oram of Maffra in Victoria in 2010 Have had lots of good sailing both racing & cruising as members of Wallaroo Sailing club on Yorke Peninsula waters.Toucan has a white hull now & have raked the mast 150 mm much easier to sail & points more | Edit |
RL28 | | Lollipop | | , , | | Edit |
RL28 | 22 | Bolero | Ken Robertson | Brisbane, Qld, Australia | I bought Bolero from Russell Gibbard in June, 2009. She's been stored at Beachmere and is in beautiful condition. Bolero is my first big boat after a 14 foot dinghy and a Boomeroo 22. The RL28 is such a comfortable boat. After a weekend aboard, I come home feeling relaxed and rested. She's also beautifully balanced, set the tiller with a shock cord and she sails herself, heeling and correcting with the swell. I'm very proud to join the RL family and look foward to many years of sailing adventures in and beyond Moreton Bay. | Edit |
RL28 | | Sea Safari | Malcolm McAskill | Darwin, N.T., Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | 144 | black beard | ray armstrong | gosford, nsw, australia | Hi, I have owned this boat for about 15 years or so. I bought it from a bloke in Qld who had bought it from the original owner. Apparently it was one of the last RL 28's made & was built for a Brisbane doctor to race. It was a special build & much kevlar & light weight materials were used. It also had extra mast height. The story goes that the doctor was so severally handicapped, after winning most races on the East Coast that he sold it in disgust! I would love to find out if all this was true, so if anyone has any info on black beard (sail # 144)I would love to hear from them. Many thanks. | Edit |
RL28 | 144 | blackbeard | terry francis | brisbane, Qld., Australia | built 1988, kevlar, drop keel, Line honours bay to bay 1989 (sunday).Sold her to commodore of Hervey Bay Yacht Club late 1989. Anyone know her whereabouts ? Ph 0405601471. | Edit |
RL28 | 146 | pickled oly | Gary Troy | Brisbane, Qld, Aus | In need of some work and tlc, does anyone have a good main sail for sale? | Edit |
RL28 | 204 | hukana matata | bob bones | hervey bay, qld, australia | purchased d thompson may 2009 sails rigging engine refirbished | Edit |
RL28 | 152 | Sea Horse | Mel Teudt | Carrara, QLD, Australia | Purchased in January 2007 from Peter (Charley) and Anne Pratt, the boat was then named Charley's Pride
Peter bought the hull and all other fittings and completed construction on the front lawn of his home by 1990. After taking possession my brother and I sailed her up to Mooloolaba for our maiden voyage, and the return trip to the Gold Coast. The boat was then trailered to Sydney, where I spent several weeks sailing around Sydney Harbour before starting restoration works. Under her new name SEA HORSE, she was re-launched in January 2009 with a new Mercury 15hp 4 stroke motor which proved to be ideal. We are now requesting information on a suitable furler for the jib, and help from anyone who has installed a holding tank for the toilet system.
We plan to sail/motor her down the Hawkesbury River to Broken Bay in the next few weeks, and next year our plan is to return to Queensland and the Whitsundays. | Edit |
RL28 | ? | easyduzit | Robert Hodge | Perth, WA, aUSTRALIA | Just bought the boat and have very little experience. Would be keen to chat to any other RL 28 owners. | Edit |
RL28 | 117 | Riga | Edward Ashton | Penshurst, NSW, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | unknown | Bali Hai | Thomas Linsdell | Bray Park, Qld, Australia | We had a small ride on SHALIMAR owned by John Rosider And had to have one. That was 15years ago .We still Have Her. | Edit |
RL28 | 202 | Silhouette | Sue & Lloyd Graham | Ringwood East, Vic, Aust | Launched 1995 | Edit |
RL28 | 95 | DIONYSUS | Graham Roberts | GOOLWA, SA, 5214 | Prevoisly named FROLIC.RACED /CRUISED IN GOOLWA LAKES AND BEYOND. | Edit |
RL28 | ? | First Tack. | Matthew Sutton | Singleton, N.S.W., Australia. | First sail boat, also new to sailing. 1984 model, bought from South Port QLD in 2005. | Edit |
RL28 | | Minstrel | Tim Nolen | Hopetoun, WA, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | 93 | Therese | Robert Rowe | , VIC, AUST | | Edit |
RL28 | PA02 | Stormy Affair | Michael Ashley | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia | Moored at Hollywell harbour Goldcoast | Edit |
RL28 | 70 | Vermont | Jill and Jorge Byrnes/Pujol | Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia | Vermont is listed above under Wil Weiman but has had 2 owners since then. We purchased her in March 2012, after she had been sitting forlorn in dry dock for 18 months or so. April 2014: Vermont has had a complete refit and is now looking and sailing beautifully. 2017: After 5 years of many happy sailing adventures, Vermont was sold to a new Brisbane-based owner in July. | Edit |
RL28 | | Windale | Donald Skuse | Parrearra, QLD, Australia | Have just purchased Windale in Feb 2012 from Andy & Kate in Bowen. It's new home is now in Mooloolaba. Hope to do some sailing soon on Morton Bay. Hull was in good condition have replaced most through hull fittings and hoses and re wired the boat. Next phase is working on the rigging and looking at replacing the sails any advice is very welcomed. | Edit |
RL28 | 109 | SOLO SUN | Malcolm Moir | Townsville, QLD, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | 116 | Quintet | Alex Kostin | Townsville, Qld, Australia | A comfortable and economical reef and fishing boat with its 10 HP Volvo diesel. The boat is wet berthed during winter and is perfect for reef diving and fishing trips; weather permitting. Otherwise it's on the trailer for the tropics summer. | Edit |
RL28 | 11 | REBEL | ken fraser | brisbane, qld, Australia | purchased from neville littleton bribie island - sound condition - joins 2 no rl 24 held in family | Edit |
RL28 | | Polaris | Gary and Pauline Trost | Scarborough, Qld, Australia | We purchased this ex charter vessel in January 2007. We are in the process of bringing her back to her former splendour. To date she has a new furling head sail and a new main on the way.
Next job is antifoul and a respray. She is a great sailing boat and we love her and look forward to many many enjoyable times on her. | Edit |
RL28 | 155 | Another Wizard | Peter Whitty | Lakes Entrance, Vic, Australia | Purchased Oct 2019 from George Backhouse at Worongary (Still some racing in the old salt yet!). Intended cruising waters include Gippsland Lakes, Whitsundays and Darwin/Top End (chasing grandchildren around!) | Edit |
RL28 | 57 | sundance | michael greenwood | perth, w.a., Australia | Recently purchased sundance through a broker in sydney april 07. Got a trailer made up and drove from fremantle to sydney to pick her up, then sydney back to fremantle. We have plans to trailer sail places along the west coast,albany,shark bay,lake argyle etc. | Edit |
RL28 | | Windale | Andy and Kate | Bowen, Qld, Australia | Our first yacht bought about 4 years ago. Was a local legend as a club racer, but had suffered from lack of maintenance. Replaced trailer and now ready to begin major renovation. Any advice welcomed. | Edit |
RL28 | TL128 | Minstrel | Dexter Fowler | Denham, WA, Australia | Sailed the Kimberleys from Wyndham to Broome 2006 taking 3 months. What an adventure! | Edit |
RL28 | HA23 | Silver Girl | Michael Carlisle | Lakes Entrance, VIC, Australia | A great boat. | Edit |
RL28 | PA74S | Xanadu | Geoff Saunderson | Prospect, SA, Australia | Bought in 1985 and kept in the water at Port Adelaide Sailing Club. Dolls to Geoff Saunderson in June 17. | Edit |
RL28 | 3 | firebird | michael haining | kin kin, qld, australia | bought boat from lex henderson before xmass 2008 ,
had a total of 3 weeks on the water, Great Sandy Strait and Hervey Bay, Heading up to Airle Beach to sail the Whitsundays Oct/Nov.2009 | Edit |
RL28 | 12 | folie a deux | Bill Westbrook | Brisbane, QLD, Australia | We have owned folie for more years than we care to recall. She has provided us with wonderful and occasionally scary adventures in the Whitsundays, Sandy Straights, Noosa and Moreton Bay. | Edit |
RL28 | 204 | Hakuna Matata | Cameron & Elena Barker | St.George, Queensland, | Purchased from Bob Bones in Feb 2012. She's in pretty good condition and needs only minor attention. Great fun to sail and go exploring the Great Sandy Straits...March 2013 and we have a seized Volvo sail drive :( New D 1-13 twin cyl Volvo with a few more horses ready to drop in. Freshwater cooled with 100A alternator. Will make sure the wet exhaust is set up correctly this time ! | Edit |
RL28 | SM172 | Polaris | Stuart McPherson | Bethania, Qld , Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | 11 | REBEL | NEVILLE LITTLETON | TOOWOOMBA, Q, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | 98 | Equinox | Murray Symonds | Goolwa, SA, Australia | Built in 1982.
Bought from Ian Davison in WA in March 2015
Trailed across Nullabour to Goolwa SA.
Cruised extensively already in SA and Vic
Raced on river and lakes. | Edit |
RL28 | | Lazy Days | Darryl&Angela Porter | Somerville, Victoria, Australia | Formaly Sula Sula purchased Woy Woy NSW No History. | Edit |
RL28 | 212 | Eclipse | Paul Barrowcliff | Morpeth, nsw, Australia | Recently purchased from Craig (above) May 2018 and now on trailer
Undergoing Refurb and keel repair with a lot of help from partner and friends To be moored again at lake Mac during warmer months
Needed a bit of attention
She's back in the Water fantastic boat I spend a lot of time on her Easy to sail and very comfy | Edit |
RL28 | 490 | Fantasy | Ken Johnson | Sandy Bay, TAS, Australia | January 2018 Purchased from the Jacksons
Much loved and still moored at Derwent Sailing Squadron. Many sailing fantasies still to fulfill | Edit |
RL28 | | Just Rosy | Rose, Maurie & Mike Morrisson | Trinity Beach, Qld., Australia | Purchased Oct. 2008. Stuck keel..crust of rust.
Now reconditioned and anti-fouled. Considerable
cosmetic work completed...goes well. | Edit |
RL28 | | Former Chrissy Maree | Jayde Serre | Noosa , QLD , Noosa Heads | Looking for owner of my parents old boat was the last RL28 ever made 1988 I have all iinfo as I had family friends years back that bought the moulds when Robb legg closed down had yellow decks long Kitchen left hand side had green flag on side with boxing kangaroo | Edit |
RL28 | 12 | Courage | Allan Miell | Port Adelaide, SA, Australa | I bought her in Brisbane Jan 2012. Not bad condition. I am in the process of a complete overhaul of the exterior. Inside has been done by the previous owner. | Edit |
RL28 | | Windsong II | Sean Colgan | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | 888 | QE3 | Felipe Oliveira | Rutherford, NSW, Australia | Just Bought 'QE3' from Robin and Terry, and I have to congratulate them for the amazing work done on the renovations and super support they have being providing. The boat is for me, my wife Juli and Daughter Lara to enjoy Lake Macquarie and Myall Lakes primarily, but we will eventually venture further. I would love to hear from other owners and learn some of the systems, tricks and tips you developed. Looking forward to hear from you. Cheers, Felipe. | Edit |
RL28 | | Windale | robbie johnson | hastings Pt, nsw, Aust | | Edit |
RL28 | 204 | Hukuna Matata | Deborah Grant | Rosslea, QLD, Australia | Hukuna Matata is now in Townsville.
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RL28 | | GRAHAM millar | GRAHAM millar | MIRANDA, , | just purchased and need help at dora creek 0418404949 | Edit |
RL28 | | Jupiter | John Bowden | Macleay Island, Qld 4184, Australia | Currently undergoing a refit at home. | Edit |
RL28 | 130 | Tangles | Justyn Beaumont | Brisbane, Qld, Australia | Purchased from Laurie in 2019, now at Manly | Edit |
RL28 | 69 | Robert Elsley | Robert Elsley | Seymour, Vic, Australia | I bought Nara from Peter James on the 15/03/3015 after looking in a boat yard at Paynesvill Vic. Nara is in fairly good condition except for the boat launch trailer. At the moment l am upgrading many items and repairing the trailer when l can travel to Paynesville. | Edit |
RL28 | 128 | Signet | Darcy and Nicole Sheehan | Goolwa South, SA, Australia | After watching the RL28 market for a while now, we have finally purchased Signet. We have relocated her to continue our family cruising, mostly around the Goolwa district and Coorong. We are up sizing from an Austral 20 to accommodate our able crew of 2 growing boys. | Edit |
RL28 | PA 02 | | drew woodward | HOLLYWELL, QLD, Australia | purchased an rl28 previously named Stormy Affair,1990 build , 1 of only a few lift/drop keelers with bulb, i believe has competed in many regattas up and down the east coast, now cruising based on the Gold Coast, i get a smile on my dial, when i take her sailing. | Edit |
RL28 | 33 | Sunset Boulevard (Prevoiusly Meander) | Anthony Durand | Cape Woolamai, Vic, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | 204 | Chrissy Maree | Deb Grant | Townsville, Qld, Australia | Understand was the last RL 28 built and launched May 1989 as Chrissy Maree. Owners were Chris and Joe Serre. Later sold and renamed Hukuna Matata and now owned by Deb Grant and undergoing a full refit in Townsville. | Edit |
RL28 | 7 | MYLOS | Michael Bischa | Forest Lake, QLD, Australia | Bought RL28 Mylos in May 2021. Mylos owned by Ron Drinnen 1983-1993 and then by Michael Cooper 1993-2021. Michael told me that the sail on Mylos is the one on there when he got her (Number 7).
I intend to tidy her up and update her for some great cruising on Moreton Bay with my Family. A few trips up north may be in the future as well.
Oct 2021, Have refurbished the mast, replaced masthead sheaves, exit blocks, halyards, stays & antennas and all rivets. All new electrical system on the way. Jan 2022 just installed a solar bimini over the cockpit with 750w of solar, Batteries, new main sail from Manders & lazy jacks coming. | Edit |
RL28 | | Aurora (formerly Tyntynda) | Drew Lark and Coralie Graham | Carcoar, NSW, Australia | Sat unmaintained and partly disassembled for 15-20 years. Was fitted with a Renault Couach diesel inboard. Reportedly 4th RL28 to be built.
Soon to be fully refit and rerigged. Likely going Dyneema standing rigging, masthead furling headsail, storm/staysail. New fully battened main (unsure if to extend boom). Big project ahead. | Edit |
RL28 | | Aroona | Michael Birch | , QLD , Australia | Original name was “Swan” | Edit |
RL28 | DA443 | Wishcraft | Manfred Hanicke | Rockingham, WA, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | ? | Wishcraft | Manfred Hanicke | Rockingham, WA, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | 22 | Bolero | Ken Robertson | Kiamba, Queensland, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | 125 | Sandpiper | Anthony Chapman | Paynesville, Vic, Australia | RL28 Purchased 2023. Volvo Penta. Now undergoing full refit. Removed old shaggy carpet, new Gebo hatch, new Windows, Fit grey water tank, respray hull, new mast and rigging. Looks to be from Mooloolaba at one stage. Sandpiper came with main sail from 145. | Edit |
RL28 | CR007 | Chatterbox | Andy and Ruth Strong | Rockingham, WA, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | 212 | Eclipse | David Robson | Newcastle, NSW, Australia | Brought from Paul in Morpeth. the boat went an extensive refurbishment and is now in good condition. The boat will be up for sale again due to my health condition.
Boat sails like a dream. | Edit |
RL28 | 144 | Black Beard | justin shallaker | dayboro, Qld, | Now the proud owner of Black Beard. She is i need of a little TLC. Will be slowly working on her whilst sailing. | Edit |
RL28 | 126 | pinnaroo | John Lloyd | portland, vic, aust | Previously owned by Geoff and Glenys Donovan.A one owner boat always shedded.Purchased 22/03/2014 | Edit |
RL28 | 83 | Rum & Dry | Stewart Schloss | brisbane, Qld, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | ? | gypsy moon | Pablo Depetris | Loftus, NSW, Australia | Purchased from Martin Dixon in Bribie Island on Sep 2009. Sailed Port Stephens, Sydney Harbour, Myall Lakes, Botany Bay. | Edit |
RL28 | 59 | HERON | GRAEME CASTLES | ASHBURTON, VIC, Australia | Purchased ex Townsville 2005. Co-owner Mike Smith Kept at Gippsland Lakes. Rob L advises built around 1983 with a number of others for a charter fleet at Runaway Bay. All boats named after birds. Fleet sold to private owners around 1987. Keen to know more history from 1987 to 2004 when it went to Townsville. Hull has Q 170 "built to survey" registration | Edit |
RL28 | 163 | apache 11 | giovanni torretta | kilaben bay, nsw, australia | | Edit |
RL28 | 51 | WINDALE | Alister Waller | MEIKLEVILLE HILL, Queensland, Australia | Purchased 24/05/13. I live in Yeppoon and plan to sail around keppel bay and maybe some trips up north and hopefully out to north west island. Anyone passing through, call in for a sail. | Edit |
RL28 | ? | Sunstruck | Peter Watson | Mount Warren Park, Queensland, Australia | Yellow Hull, white and yellow cabin, I owned from 1989 to 1993, bought from Rod Freeman and sold to Peter Marshall, I didn't have a trailer, the boat was kept at the marina at Woongoolba, Qld Reg no. CC715Q | Edit |
RL28 | CR156 | Christian Bjorseth | Christian Bjorseth | Mosman Park, WA, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | | "K-Sera" | Alan Chester | Trinity Park, QLD, Australia | Bought from Richard Hartog in Albany Park-Brisbane-QLD who made some 50+ terrific minor and major changes to this RL28 and his work and thinking was great - opened her right up with a full sliding hatch and dropped the stair height, opened the front bow opening and relocated the galley to on top of the keel box and RH side up front. His work is appreciated in making K-Sera a lovely yacht to now live in and sail. Set up for total single handed mast raising (easy). Made her stronger and added extra storage and finer pints. The canopy made of fibreglass in lieu of a Bimini is amazing at shade and holds 2 x 80W solar panels. I'll get some shots up when she is re-upholstered and cleaned up. (Xmas 2013) | Edit |
RL28 | | Nammu | Michael Cowan | Tin Can Bay, Qld, Australia | This boat was originally called 'Swan'. We are learning to sail. Nammu is a lovely wee boat...great design | Edit |
RL28 | | Chatterbox | Andy Strong | Hillman, WA, Australia | I would like to get information on how to set up my spinnaker. I have a spinnaker which the previous owner sold me with the boat but have never used together with a spinnaker pole, but I don't have any drawings so I know how to rig it, can anybody enlighten me please. | Edit |
RL28 | CR156 | Sun Runner | Christian Bjorseth | Mosman Park, WA, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | | Rings N Things | Oliver Sierp | Stirling, SA, Australia | Just purchased 'Rings' from Kingsley and Kay White, November 2017. She's been very well maintained over the years and much loved, we plan to continue that tradition for many years to come.We'll keep her in a pen at the Goolwa Regatta Yacht club in SA. | Edit |
RL28 | 37 | Q E 3 | Robin & Terry Quirk | Lake Macquarie, NSW, | Purchased off Peter & Denise Taylor, formerly Cloud 9 and earlier Solitaire. If anyone knows any history glad to hear it.
Spent the first 5 months in the driveway having the on board diesel removed and skin fittings patched up. We enjoyed a week on the boat at Christmas but there's still plenty work to do to get her ship shape, it will be an ongoing project I'm sure. Probably mainly cruise, be a bit like racing a volvo I think. | Edit |
RL28 | 116 | POLO | Eddie & Justine Bird | , , Earth | A real beauty in excellent condition. Purchased at Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast. No Fixed Address | Edit |
RL28 | | Jupiter | Gary Trost | Newport, Qld, Aust | I owned Polaris for a short time but life changed and i had to sell her. now i have purchased Jupiter and live aboard full time and when not working I sail her. | Edit |
RL28 | 83 | Cyn Phil | Phil & Cindy Jordan | Hervey Bay, Qld, Australia | New owners of No.83 and renamed CynPhil, are getting her ready to launch after being revamped. now a trailer sailor. | Edit |
RL28 | 90 | Just Cruisin | Larry n Jendy | Tin Can Bay, Qld, | Bought from Malcolm Murchison in Feb 2012. | Edit |
RL28 | | Songbird II | Leonie Picton | Macleod, Vic, | My Dad fitted out the hull and deck in 1987. She was launched in 1988. Dad thinks it might be the very last RL28 hull out of the mold. Would be curious if that's the case. She's spent all these years on Lake Macquarie and is moving to Gippsland Lakes for the next chapter of her life, with my family. | Edit |
RL28 | 108 | YEAH BUOY | Rory and Sue PRATT | MAIN BEACH, QLD, AUS | Just purchased in Sep 16. Formerly known as YANDERRA II. A little run down on the outside but otherwise very well appointed. Looking forward to many days sailing. | Edit |
RL28 | | giRLfriend | Peter Briton-Jones | Goolwa South, SA, Australia | Previously owned by Harry & Claire Van Rooy and named Crystal III. Moored at GRYC and used for racing and cruising in the lower lakes of the River Murray. | Edit |
RL28 | 490 | FANTACY | Paul and Marie Jackson | Hobart, Tasmania , Australia | Just purchased late 2016. Love it so far. Seems there aren't many fixed keels 28s around.. Hoping to cruise the south coast of Tassie extensively but need to test her out before venturing out into the Roaring 40s. Careful planning and weather watching required down here. | Edit |
RL28 | 116 | Neringa | Marcus Dedman | Macedon, VIC, Australia | A lovely boat picked up from Manly Brisbane. Had to buy a new trailer that has been customised to load with the press of a button. Will be used for cruising with many improvements already done and many more in the plans for the future. Boat had previous name of Polo removed so boat was nameless at purchase allowing a new name without the bad luck. | Edit |
RL28 | not known | The Dinghy - /formerly Gypsy Moon. | Ian Newton | Morwell, vic, Australia | Sold 2022 | Edit |
RL28 | L. W. 26 | Toucan | chris & Jean oram | maffra, vic, Australia | We brought Toucan from the late Rex Castle, he biult it him self. It was Christmas 1995, and was in need of T.L.C. we done it up and we have been sailing in her ever since. A great boat, very forgiving, we have put a bimini on, thats great to keep the sun off, and the rain, we sail her on the Gippsland lakes, we have enjoyed every sail in her, we went, to Reffuge Cove, thats at Wilsons Prom.We would recomend RL28 to anyone that wants a fun time.We just got a yamaha 9.9 for her. | Edit |
RL28 | 204 | Hakuna Matata | Dennis & Lorna Johnson | Hervey Bay, Qld, Australia | Purchased from Alan and Justine Kirby in 2001. Have sinced changed the colour scheme to white with aqua trim. Brilliant boat to sail in the Sandy Straits. Swing keel helps to eliminate the problem of those dreaded sand bars. | Edit |
RL28 | | Winsome | Mike Barnden | adelaide, sa, Australia | Recent purchase. New trailer made - works well. New flexible snapfurl fitted, ideal for safe derigging. Refinished hull back to glass then added a layer of glass in Vinyl ester resin topped with vinyl ester fill coat then final gel coat. This should eliminate any osmosis. There were some small bubbles around the water line when the boat was purchased. I rebuilt around the keelbox eliminating a number of years of nudging reefs. I suspect this boat was made for charter but have no real history to work with, any help I would appreciate. Sails well but seems to have a lot of weather helm in a blow. | Edit |
RL28 | 64 | Trouvaille | Stephen Gooley | Helensvale, Qld., Australia | Bought January 2003 from Alan Reid out of Wynnum-Manly Yacht Club. Currently on hardstand at Hope Harbour Marina - Gold Coast | Edit |
RL28 | | | bruce fitz | , , Australia | hi i want to buy an rl28,how much? | Edit |
RL28 | | Nautilus | John Sprague | Port Stephens, NSW, Australia | Under survey and operate as Bareboat out of Peppers Anchorage Marina at Port Stephens | Edit |
RL28 | 19 | Cinderella | Des Thomson | Bethania, Qld, Australia | I purchased this boat January 2005, with a view to cruise and race in Moreton Bay and inland waters. I have owned two previous RL28's , Pepsea and The Loveboat. I just love the spacious interior and ability of this yacht to explore and manouvre in shallow waters. | Edit |
RL28 | 98 | Equinox | Sold | , South Australia, | sold and gone to South Australia | Edit |
RL28 | 103 | Aliway | Harry & Alison Harrisson | Neerdie, QLD, Australia | recently updated from RL24 for the growing family of 5.Purchased from Mia Tait, Gold Coast,Oct 2003. | Edit |
RL28 | 57 | Sundance (soon to be renamed) | William Heague | Canberra, ACT, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | 32 | Just Rosy (formerly Pepsea) | Robert & Annette Lester & Rose | Crows nest, Qld, Australia | Purchased Febuary 2004 from Noosa.She will be with us a long time we believe. | Edit |
RL28 | 37 | not named yet | Peter & Denise Taylor | Thornton, NSW, Australia | previously 'Solitaire' from Byron Bay.
Due to a shoulder injury any hope of sailing in the near future is curtailed! | Edit |
RL28 | | Jupiter | Grant & Debbie Starkey | , , Australia | Jupiter was previously in charter at Port Stevens, Nelson Bay. Since July 2003 it has been moored at Paradise Point. | Edit |
RL28 | 101 | Tarka II | Wayne Gregory | Rowville, Vic, Australia | 10hp Volvo sail drive installed in 2001 | Edit |
RL28 | 128 | Signet | Peter & Debbie Wilson / Drake | Chirnside Park, Vic, Australia | Have only been sailing 3 years, first boat was a Cole 23 but find the 28 with its extra room better for my first mate and so better for me | Edit |
RL28 | 451 | Wizard of Aus | Roland Neuhahn | Hervey Bay, Qld., Australia | Motor: Volvo-Penta MD5A...good condition,
Forsail N.2 furled.......Bimini and Boom Tent | Edit |
RL28 | | Winsome | Brian and Tina | Mackay, Qld, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | 84 | Milhouse | Paul Haggarty | Brisbane , Qld, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | M54 | Songbird II | John & Sylvia Maurer | Marks Point, NSW, Australia | Hull and deck purchased, late 1987, boat completed by owner, cruised and regularly raced at Lake Macquarie Yacht Club and various other locations | Edit |
RL28 | | Hazoom | Peter Tomlinson | Runaway Bay, Qld, Australia | Tremendous yacht, wish we had more time to cruise on it. We currently do day trips around the Gold Coast Broadwater and find it a pleasure to sail. Our family of five have learnt our sailing skills on a very forgiving boat. We were the previous owner of a RL24, so the next logical step was to the RL28. | Edit |
RL28 | | | Karin Herweijer | , , Australia | we would like to buy a RL 28 trailer sailer for our family of 5, does anybody know one for sale ,please contact us.Thank you | Edit |
RL28 | me005 | Counter Point | peter johannsen | Raymond Island, vic., Australia | We have owned the boat for almost 27 years.
It has been moored in the water for all that time. | Edit |
RL28 | 125 | sandpiper | Stephen claffey | maryborough, qld, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | 21 | Wishcraft | Francis Wee | Beeliar, WA, Australia | Wishcraft, formerly Anna ,lived in Rosslyn Bay, QLD for 6 years before arriving in Perth on 25th October 2004. She will join the other 28's 'Skylark', 'Riff Raff' & 'Burma Star" frolicking the length of the WA coast! | Edit |
RL28 | 84 | milhouse | paul haggarty | riverhills, qld, Australia | general interest. currently trying to source a trailer to suit 28ft. | Edit |
RL28 | ? | Pendragon | Jeff and Liz Southall | Kingston SE, SA, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | | Winsome | mike barnden | woodville, sa, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | 35 | Goonawarra | Bill van Abel | Paynesville, Vic, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | | Polaris | Rob Roseworne | Port Stephens, NSW, Australia | Built to Survey, still able to hold her own in general race conditions, testament to design that Survey did not require any structural adjustment. Has been used as a Bareboat for Hire in Port Stephens for many years. Ideally suited to this area and spends most weeks, resting in the Myall Lakes system. The Layout of the RL28 has proven to be most favourable to families of up to 6. When not on hire, sits at the Peppers Anchorage Corlette and is often used for Team Building exercises for conferences and Match Races against her Sister Yacht "Nautilus", also an RL28. | Edit |
RL28 | 62 | ANNA | Kevin,Greg & Steve Humphris | Brisbane, Q.L.D., Australia | 1982 Model. We bought it in May 04. Previous owner Phil Gordon for 2 yrs. Currently on a hardstand at Wynumm Manly Yacht Club. Powered by a Volvo Penta 9.5hp single cyl Diesel. Having lots of fun sailing in Moreton Bay.
Update ~ 8-9 April 06 we had a weekend sail to Mooloolabar, getting game now!
Update ~ 17 July - 7 August 06. we sailed from Brisbane to Airlie Beach. & Very pleased with ourself's & RL28 :)
Update ~ 6th - 21st October 06. Mostly motored back from Airlie Beach to Brisbane because the winds were against us. Sure glad we have a Volvo diesel. Sold 30-3-2010 | Edit |
RL28 | 78 | MYOTT | STEVE ILLA | MARSDEN, QLD, Australia | Purchased MYOTT october 2002 from Sydney.formely named JANOBE.Spent last summer crusing southern moreton bay/gold coast what a good boat.Looking forward to summer this year.??? Is there a rl28 assosiation in south Qld please advise. | Edit |
RL28 | 142 | Metaxa (Formerly Zephya) | Chris Andrew | Gold Coast, Qld, Australia | Hi.... We've just bought her and are looking forward to many good trips on her. | Edit |
RL28 | 201 | Distraction | Jason Hollister Emily Hope | Shearwater, Tas, Australia | 1988 model just purchased (May 2004)from Rob Hamwood in Brisbane and taking home to Tassie. If anyone knows of past owners or general history please Email, We would love to hear about it. | Edit |
RL28 | GE 837 | Wind Chase | Ken & Lynne Rappolt | COOKTOWN, QLD, Australia | We have just purchased our first RL28 in Paynesville Victoria and had a wonderful time on the Gippsland Lakes learning about sailing. We have towed our vessel over 3,ooo klms almost home which is in Cooktown FNQ. Ken is sailing her from Cairns to Cooktown in a few days time. We would love to hear any info. folks could share with us, sailing boats are a bit of a rarity up there. We have lots to learn. Cheers Smooth Sailing Lynne & Ken
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RL28 | | Crystal 111 | Harry and Claire van Rooy | Goolwa, SA, Australia | This boat was previously owned by Peter Zielinski in Nhulunbuy were i bought it and moved the boat to SA. | Edit |
RL28 | GT63 | Blue Peter | Gary | Brisbane, Qld, Australia | Drop Keel version lovely to sail | Edit |
RL28 | 129 | Trivial Pursuit | Ray & Fay Rogers | Townsville, Qld, Australia | Have recently purchased her from South Australia. Can anyone advise where the HIN is located on vessel? Year built 1988, reportedly by Rob Legg himself SA Regn No.DX184S. Previous owners Stephen and Jennifer Punke. Boat arrived 12/02/05 still to unpack sails so can't advise sail numbers, as yet. "WATCH THIS SPACE!" | Edit |
RL28 | 213 | Wirinjama | John Billing | Patterson Lakes, Victoria, Australia | We have now moved our boat to Patterson Lakes, and will be sailing around Port Philip Bay. | Edit |
RL28 | | Wavelength | Richard Philp | Mooloolah Valley, Qld, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | 16 | Freyja | Shane Thomas | RGYC, Vic, | Previously owned by Michael Oakley in partnership with John Gill for 16 years.
Undergone major refit and almost ready to launch.
Finally relaunched may'21 still working on the rig. | Edit |
RL28 | 106 | Peaches and Cream | Charles Clark | Goondiwindi, Qld, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | 31 | TARDIS | CHRIS RAY | JAN JUC, VIC, Australia | JILL & I have cruised as far as Darwin from Tweed hds (1980 ) Recently we spend most time at lady musgrave and fairfax IF YOU WANNA CRUISE FAR AND WIDE IN THE OCEAN GET YOURSELF A TRYSAIL AND STORM JIB | Edit |
RL28 | ?? | serendipity | paul beckwith | rockingham, WA, Australia | purchased June 2006, hoping to have contact with other RL members. | Edit |
RL28 | 54 | Paranoid | Richard Brookes | Ballina, N.S.W, Australia | Purchased the boat mid december 02. In the
short time we have had her has been excellent. Boat has hydraulic keel,electric anchor winch,fridge,solar panels ,auto-pilot ,everything we need.Not too sure about the name though!!!! | Edit |
RL28 | 50 | Elanora | Brian & Louise | Adelaide, SA, Australia | Formally Lukim Yu. We have owned this RL 28 since 2003. Sailed extensively in the waters of the upper Spencer Gulf. Now based in Goolwa competing in club racing and cruising the Coorong and Lower Lakes. | Edit |
RL28 | 212 | Eclipse | Craig Lindner | Bronte, NSW, Australia | Purchased in June 2006 from Nelson Bay NSW and sailed south to her new home, Gwandalan, on Lake Macquarie NSW. Possibly her longest sea voyage in some time. She handled it well.
Built to survey however in need of TLC. Gradual upgrades are scheduled. | Edit |
RL28 | | Cariad 3 | John Edwards | Mt Tamborine, Qld, Australia | Professionally fitted out from a bare hull & deck (possibly the last moulded!) by a series of sub-contracted shiprwrights & riggers, over the last 5 years. Launching Nov 2002 | Edit |
RL28 | | Just Cruisin | Malcolm Murchison | Sunshine Coast, Qld, Australia | 1982 built to survey for bare boat charter around Hinchinbrook Is. for J Symonds of Cardwell. diesel with leg. Road trailer - towed by Jeep Cherokee. Kept Mooloolaba YC hardstand. | Edit |
RL28 | 126 | Pinnaroo | Geoff Donovan | Portland, Vic, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | 57 | Sundance | Chris Hanson | Ashburton, Vic, Australia | Recent purchase. Original owner seems to be a J Logan of Mackay in Qld, then Chris Gloyne in SA. Any info re history, etc gratefully received. | Edit |
RL28 | not known | PUWINA | Peter Corser | Yanakie, Vic, Australia | Originally named BENCHMARK. First owned by Brian Cartwright, the boat was moored at Goolwa.SA and was used for cruising the lower murray and the lakes. Subsequently purchased by Adrian Cassar of Melbourne about 2005. 2013 purchased by Peter Corser of Yanakie Victoria. currently undergoing some TLC. Plan to cruise the Gippsland Lakes, Corner Inlet and island hopping around Bass Strait. Changed name to Puwina (Flame Robin) which flies between Tasmania and Victoria. | Edit |
RL28 | ? | Argo | Craig Coleman | Howard Springs Darwin , NT 0835, Australia | Purchased Argo last year on Groote Eylandte. Have not sailed her yet. Some repairs to be finished and in the water after the Cyclone season.
I have however, sat in her on the trailer, rocked gently, leant 10 degrees and completed a trip back to Darwin. | Edit |
RL28 | 2 | Ar Elle | Peter Middleton | North Haven, SA, Australia | Purchased in September 1999 from Barry Collins, member Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club. Relocated to North Haven September 2001 for some deep water sailing. Handles Gulf crossings beautifully. Still in great condition - with extras including fridge, auto pilot, GPS plus plus, so would only sell for something bigger. Offers vicinity $43K near the mark, but in the meantime I'm having a great time on it. | Edit |
RL28 | 130 | Tangles | Laurie Theslow | Coolum Beach, Qld, Australia | Purchased April 06 from the Gold Coast now moored at Noosa | Edit |
RL28 | | Kar Lor | Mia Tait | Labrador, Qld, Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | 42 | Picaroon | Christine & Tony Lawrence | Hervey Bay, Qld., Australia | Tony is a sailor with experience and I am just learning. Our RL28 was the best choice as she provides pleasure cruising, space, forgiveness for a beginner and a challenge for some one with experience. | Edit |
RL28 | 125 | Sandpiper | Garry Beattie | Elliott Heads, Qld, Australia | We purchased "Sandpiper" from Stephen Claffey in Maryborough (9/3/2006) and it now calls Elliott Heads it's home port. We have made some changes such as a larger, 130W solar panel, 50L Fridge, 45L Freezer, GPS system, DVD with 15" LCD TV, BBQ etc to make it more of a cruising boat. We enjoy sailing it off Fraser Island regularly and look forward to our annual Whale Watching Adventure Cruise which we organise each year. In 2007 we plan to modify the trailer to make it more suitable for long distance towing so that we can visit places such as the Whitsundays, Sydney Harbour, Port Philip Bay and, possibly Tasmania.
We tow the boat with 100 SERIES Landcruiser running both petrol and LPG.
UPDATE January 2014: We have now owned Sandpiper for 8 years and I love this boat. It now has a Peterson Trailers Saltwater Series Tri axle aluminium trailer underneath it and tows like a dream. In 2013 the Volvo Penta Diesel motor was given a complete overhaul and reconditioned. A tour around Australia is now very much on the cards. | Edit |
RL28 | 93 | Therese | Bob Rowe | Paynesville, Vic, Australia | Bob and Pauline Rowe | Edit |
RL28 | n/k | Lollipop | Philip Harrison | Gold Coast, QLD, Australia | Recently purchased and renamed, previously CATHY J and SHERLOCK HOMES.Very pleased with her performance on the sailing trips we have had. New set of sails so no numbers. | Edit |
RL28 | 99 | ESCAPADES | Kevin Ades | Tallebudgera , Qld, Australia | A great yacht. | Edit |
RL28 | | | Ben Boatwright | Bateman, WA , Australia | | Edit |
RL28 | 22 | Bolero | Russell Gibbard | Maleny, QLD, Australia | Purchased in may 2006 from Tony Fitzgerald. Boat is now at beachmere QLD.Plan to sail Moreton Bay and after getting know her will venture further up the coast. | Edit |
RL28 | 81 | Morning Mist | Michael Ashley | Goldcoast, Qld, Australia | Morning Mist is a 1981 Model RL 28. Hull#Q269.
Powered by a 8hp 4 stroke Evinrude.
She is fitted with solar panel and GPS.
Colour is original White hull and yellow deck.
Morning Mist is located in Hollywell Harbour where Robb Legg originally resided.
Morning Mist regularly races on Wednesday afternoon races with Runaway Bay Yacht Club | Edit |
RL34 | | my-time | Brian & Pam Carter | hampton park, vic, Australia | Keel has been changed and I would like to get it back to original design. Any help would be welcome. Boat moored on gippsland lakes. | Edit |
RL34 | 2448 | Williamwrord | Williamwrord WilliamwrordSB | Hoskins, Papua New Guinea, Papua New Guinea | | Edit |
RL34 | | Wilparina | Ian Thomson | Cronulla, NSW, Australia | I purchased her as a kit boat and launched in 1984. She's a great cruiser! | Edit |
RL34 | ? | ABFAB | Barry Lineburg | Ascot, Qld, Australia | At one time owned by Terry Chivers | Edit |
RL34 | 36 | Petrel | Rob & Berni van Elden | Paynesville, Vic, Australia | Have just purchased Petrel although have sailed on it before. Petrel was launched 1986 and will be used for cruising the Gippsland Lakes and just maybe a dash to Tassie some time. Happy to exchange any useful information with interested parties. | Edit |
RL34 | | ROMA | Ami Bodan | runaway bay, QLD, Australia | | Edit |
RL34 | | Ami Bodan | Ami Bodan | Waverley, NSW, Australia | | Edit |
RL34 | Not Known | Aquarius | George & Jackie Daniels | Sunnybank Bris., Qld, Australia | Launched 1987. Purchased from Charter Fleet in Port Stevens NSW May 1997. Now moored Raby Bay Qld. Previously owned RL28 Tarka II
for 14 years. | Edit |
RL34 | 1 JR734 | Geronimo | Don Irons | box hill sth, victoria, Australia | Built 1981 i beleive purchased by me october 2015 purchased from Bob Kerwin still living on mooring in hastings victoria ,a very nice and well looked after 34 have renewed spray dodger +bimini and few other things it is a great boat to sail I would love a few rig tuning tips like shroud tension ect
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RL34 | 502 | Calypso | Roelf Aukema | Paynesville, Victoria, Australia | I use my Rl 34 commercially in the Gippsland Lakes. It is perfect for carrying passengers and giving access to all of the Lakes.
I have a problem pointing up into the wind and find myself around 5 degrees lower than a lot of other boats. Has anyone experienced this as well? Does anyone possess proper lines plans or info on tuning the rigging? I would be very appreciative of any info and would be happy to pay towards the cost of supplying the info. | Edit |
RL34 | 22 | my time | ashley Hiscock | hazelwood north, vic, Australia | sold years ago | Edit |
RL34 | 282 | PISCES | Terry & Carolyn Kimberley | Brisbane, QLD, Australia | Purchased 2000. PISCES now runs a New "BETA" 20hp Diesel. plus Electric winch, electic toilet, effluent holding Tank, Extra Headsail sheet winch so can now sail single handed. Finally fixed the gearbox problems by replacing the controls and cables. (seperate lever for gear selection). Its all good!
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RL34 | | ?? | john croxson | moruya, nsw, au | i am looking at buying a RL 34.....please tell me if you know of a fixed keel version and if its a good thing or not? | Edit |
RL34 | ME35 | Scarlet O'Hara | Kel Warham | BULLEEN, Vic, Australia | Just purchased 4 Apr 13. Berthed at Loch Sport on the Gippsland Lakes. Previous owners had the boat for 20 years...prior to that I understand she sailed mainly around the Whitsundays. Original sail number CB981Q. This is the yacht pictured in the RL34 page. | Edit |
RL34 | tba | ABsolutely FAbulous ABFAB | Terry & Kathy Chivers | Yamba, NSW, Australia | Sold AbFab in September 2006 presently in Manly harbour Brisbane | Edit |
RL34 | | SEQUEL | Craig Cuttriss | Brisbane, Qld, Australia | Previous owner was the late Paul Poolman. Boat repainted in 2000. Otherwise in original state. (Constructed 1982) | Edit |
RL34 | | Wilparina | Stephen & Grechen Flint | South Hedland, -Other-, Australia | We are now the proud owners of Wilparina. She still needs a lot of TLC to get her up to scratch. We are also looking to fit a soft dodger (open to suggestions) and change the main sheet position out of the cockpit to in front of dodger. | Edit |
RL34 | | SV ROMA | David Marsh | Bokarina, QLD, Australia | Purchased in April 08 she had sat for 12 months at the Yamba marina before I purchased her and sailed her up the coast to her new home at Mooloolabar. Was an interesting sail in that the Volvo Penta diesel had overheated and had to be shut down just prior to being hit by a storm off the coast of Ballina. Managed to get the Genoa furled but the severe squall hit before I could get the main down and as a result the main exploded and ended up a rag. Completed the journey on the poled out Genoa and finally found the motor overheating problem and fixed it in time to complete the last 10 hours with the Volvo purring like a kitten. Now that she is home she will be spruced up with a new main and lots of love and care. A great seaworthy boat!!
Would love to contact other RL34 owners and learn more about the boat. Email: marshdav@hotmail.com. | Edit |
RL34 | | NorsemanQ | Dick Cribb | Brisbane, Qld, Australia | NorsemanQ is moored at the Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club in Manly. This boat was originally built to survey for my brother-in-law Ian Wilson and I have owned it for the last 6-7 years since Ian's health prevented him from using it. It has had one other owner for 9 months just recently for a trip to Hinchinbrook Island and back and I repurchased it September this year. It was originally fitted out as a sail training vessel. I have since replaced the Volvo MD7B with a Volvo Penta 2030. It had totally new running and standing rigging in 2005. | Edit |
RL34 | | LOBO | John & Marg McMaster | River Heads, QLD, Australia | We've just purchased this RL34 and have relocated her to Hervey Bay. She needs a bit of work but even so sails beautifully. A clean up and some work will see us cruising by 2006. We are the second owners. | Edit |
RL34 | tba | Bonnie Blue II | Philip Eley | Netherby, SA, Australia | Recently sold the rl28 and upgraded to the 34-In the process of bringing it up to standard-Cut & polish,Full boat cover/Boom cover/bimini/auto pilot/electric bilge pumps.Centre cockpit with wheel and aft cabin is great for storage and leaves cabin clear of gear for cruising..If anyone knows where I can locate a trailer capable of towing the 34 it would be greatly appreciated. Cheers | Edit |
RL34 | Unknown | Tangles | Noel Platt | Melb, Vic, | Fixed Keel, Mast head rigged set up for cruising.Purchased in 2002 from Bowen Qld.One of the last RL34's built I think. Kept at Hastings marina, unfortunately due to many other commitments does not get used much at the moment | Edit |
RL34 | | Climax. (previously Moonshine) | Terry&Kathy Chivers | Grafton, NSW, Australia |
Our second Rl34 previously owned AbFab we raced and cruised with Climax and Abfab until 2006. Max Moriris purchased Moonshine from her owners in Port Stevens NSW and changed her name to Climax we raced both these RL34s together until 2006. We then sailed Climax together until early 2012 When max passed on. We now continue to sail her with Max in spirit. Climax is the original Rl34 (the plug) she has a timber hull which the moulds were taken off. Today climax still has her original gelcoat in good condition , she carries a Volvo 30hp with100 hours on the clock, she is fitted with many cruising extras but still turns many heads in club races, she points very high due to her running back stays but like all Rl34s loves to run down wind with a kite or her sails goose winged and her keel up!,,,,,,, just try and catch her
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RL34 | 1 RQ34 | GERONIMO | Bob Kerwin | Crib point, Vic, Australia | First out of the mold,though i think the RL34 that was made of wood would be still sailing.Geronimo was originally Rob Legg's own RL 34, well known up the Queensland coast,i bought her and had it trucked from Manley Qld. now she sails the tidal waters of Westernport and coastal Victoria, I am very happy with the roomy fit out and the way she sails, she is proving to be a very good choice for this area and is great for getting in and out of creeks, or a speedy passage along the bass strait coast and is easily sailed single handed
many improvements since owning including,new prop shaft and coupling new ST 4000 mk2 autopilot with GPS interface,new radios,a new Maxwell vwc 800 anchor winch fitted sept. 2005.
its now OCT 2012, Thinking of selling due to little use | Edit |
RL34 | 33 | Geronimo 2 | Ron Drinnen | Brisbane, QLD, Australia | Owned RL28 "Mylos" for 10 years then purchased RL34 Geronimo 2 from Rob Legg in 1993. Geronimo 2 was the last boat Rob built for himself before selling the business. We transformed her from a racing boat to a serious cruising boat. Have installed a fixed 3 blade prop, jib furler, lazy jacks, spray dodger, bimini, cockpit cover, auto-pilot, solar panels(200w), Elect. anchor winch, second fridge/freezer + battery bank + switch board (aft.cabin) GPS, VHF, HF, Davits, Elect. toilet & holding tank, etc. Refurbished internally 2005 including new hull liner throughout and bunk cushions. Dagger board is full height giving 6ft. draft, board down. Surveyors report for insurance earlier this year was complimentary. Have cruised to the Sandy Straits and Whitsundays many times and as far north as Lizard Island. She has proved to be a safe and reliable yacht on coastal cruising and a pleasure to sail.Currently moored at RQYS, Manly, Brisbane. | Edit |
RL34 | 25 | LOBO | Murray and Debbie Thomas | Caboolture, Qld, Australia | We purchased LOBO in Hervey Bay and sailed her through to the Caboolture River where she now lives. This RL34 is a shoal draft fixed keel version and sails well. I'm sure she will give us many good years as we sail her up and down the east coast. | Edit |
RL34 | 260 | c-jade | Steve & Laura | st stradborke Is, QLD, Australia | Brought C-Jade from Loza & Rell Levy in January 06 in Manly QLD.Originally a member of the Cumberland Charter Yacht in the Whitsunday .Sister ship to C-Beeze thank to Robb Leegg for this information. Now on the Goldcoast boardwater& Morton Bay hopping to do some coastal passages later on. | Edit |
RL34 | | Lilac Wine | Peter Grimes | Springfield Lakes, Qld, Australia | Purchased through Peter Hansen Yacht Sales Oct'17, my wife Brenda and I have enjoyed most weekends out on Moreton Bay. Plans are underway for some extended cruising in 2019! | Edit |
RL34 | | Spirit | Jonathan Bogais | Sydney, , Australia | RL34 with underwater configuration and rigging modified for extensive cruising with excellent results | Edit |
RL34 | | Split Decisions | Jim and Bev Chisholm | Brisbane, Qld, Australia | Last owner was John Berry.Was purchased by Ron and Margaret Witz. Who changed her name to SV ROMA. Purchased by David and Halina Marsh 13/03/08.See SV ROMA entry below. | Edit |
RL34 | yc8 | c-nymph | rob robinson | mitcham, sa, oz | i purchased c-nymph through cumberland charter yachts airlie bch 1986, we had choice of 3 c-nymph, c-jade and c-breeze(still have the photos first time we saw her!)left in charter for 2 years then sent to robb legg factory for new fitout, replaced fixed keel for centreboard and stub keel, new taller racing mast (still piece of spaghetti called keeleyk10!)new taller rear cabin(from front cabin of rl24 mould!)new interior.also 2 packed the hull in bic biro blue! sailed goolwa and raced extensive mods made over next few years and new engine(volvo 2002)with heat exchanger(woohoo! hot showers at last!)new volvo not as sweet as old md series (no flywheel ). loved raced and adored her until 1998! new name not known but early jan turned up in goolwa lakes(shes home again!)think she is now called bonnieblue? | Edit |
RL34 | BY001Q | Irex | John Steer | Lota, Qld, Australia | Purchased 2008 from Dr Alex Foxton and his wife who had it moored at Raby Bay Marina. Now located at RQYS Manly. | Edit |
RL34 | B850 | LAZEALONG | Rex King | Brisbane, Qld, Australia | Bought in Paynesville and trucked to Brisbane and have just completed a refit and moored at RQYS Manly. | Edit |
RL34 | 28 | C-BREEZE | David Liddle | Scarborough, Queensland, Australia | | Edit |
RL34 | | Moonshine | Graham Morris | , NSW, Australia | Moonshine was the plug for the 34 foot boats. I bought moonshine from southport Qld in about 1985 and sold her to her new owner in about 1995. She was then located at Port Stephens. She was a great boat to sail, mostly single handed, and was quite fast under conditions up to 25knots of wind. She had a Volvo diesel with the sail drive leg and folding prop. The motor was mounted aft of the cockpit. I sailed out the Hacking River and on many occasions saw people amazed at where she could go, them not knowing she had a retractable Centre board. She sailed very well in light to moderate conditions with centre board up. | Edit |
RL34 | | SV Roma | John Price | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | I have recently bought Roma from David Marsh and have sailed from Mooloolaba to home in Port Phillip Bay. Roma sails and motors very easily and no bad habits have so far been found. A comfortable boat. | Edit |
Status 580 | 73 | Seute Deern | Dick Marquardt | Fitzroy, VIC, Australia | | Edit |
Status 580 | 006 | Jasuji Joca | James Goodchap | Mount Martha, vic, Australia | Purchased from father who bought new in 1987? It is a status 580 slipstream and has been in the water only 9 times it is like NEW! Will race hopefully in 2006 from Mornington YC! | Edit |
Status 580 | 61 | Pengally Lane - being changed to Miss Molly | Brent Richards | Geelong, Vic, Australia | I purchased the boat in late 2015 early 2016 from Jenny the widow of Del Reiss who had the boat in Brighton. Del had purchased the boat from Phonse O'Bryan some years earlier. I sail her in and around Geelong and the Bellarine and was looking forward to the RL Nationals being held at Colac until they unfortunately had to be cancelled. I am in the process of giving the boat a bit of a spruce up after a long 2020 and will rename her Miss Molly. | Edit |
Status 580 | 65 | Ghost | arthur powell | Sandgate, Qld, Australia | purchased 2007, 'original condition', ready for sea but lacks aux power at present (May 2008), considering Tohatsu 4hp. - checked centreboard hinge: ok. - has moulded fore and aft seats, therefore probably RL construction. | Edit |
Status 580 | | Slipstream | Vince McGrail | Carindale, QLD, Australia | Status Slipstream - i believe it is hull number 5
Have just acquired it in very poor condition (Aug.2021)and am about to begin a full re-build of the boat with some significant stuctural upgrades.
Great looking hull and overall design. | Edit |
Status 580 | Slipstream 8 | TagAlong | Unknown Unknown | Coffs Harbour, N.S.W., Australia | Found my Slipstream at the Tender Centre Coffs Harbour three years ago as a bare hull on trailor plus keel,windows and aluminium gunwale strips,none of which were fitted. | Edit |
Status 580 | 11 | the Lemon | Greg Alward | Hamilton Island, Qld, Australia | Purchased from Paynesville 1999 and delivered to Hamilton Isl by truck under the bow of a Farr40 from Williamstown. Named the Lemon after our first Wed twilight race when everything that could have gone wrong just about did for an old neglected boat. Has since undergone refit with new rigg and sails to resemble MKIII model, with backstay we fly Etchell spinnakers, on board GPS proves speed over 14knts water pours in through the centre board case. Have competed in 3 Bay to Bay races, ASPAC Master Games at Southport, 190 twilight races, 29 regattas and won lots of trophies. Crew Trevor Hewitt and I are expat Elwood Sailing Club junior members, now in our later years we call the status 19 a "gentlemans skiff" and have a ball. There are now two 580's competing at Hamo and looking for more. If anyone would like to join us at the CYC of H.I. with their RL's please contact me the Commodore. | Edit |
Status 580 | 43 | | chris rawlings | somersby, nsw, au | Recently purchased from Nowra. Refitting and rerigging with alloy 16’ skiff mast. | Edit |
Status 580 | 61 | Pengally Lane | Phonse O'Bryan | Newstead, Vic, Australia | Boat came from Hobart and called Deja Vue. Keen to talk to anyone who has an idea of proper sail dimensions, so new sails can be ordered. Sail at Cairn Curran in central Victoria.
Sold to Brent Richards in 2015. | Edit |
Status 580 | Slipstream #5 | Slipstream | Jaime Laurente | Gold Coast, QLD, Australia | Just purchased October ,07 from Arnold Broekman in Lake Macquarie 2005-07. 2003-05 by another owner just north of Newcastle. Was owned for 8 years(prior) again by Arnold and was bought from David Bray Yachts. First launched early '90s. Now has 16ft skiff mast and a boom cut-off to suit Status sail area. Has 505 5 year old spinnaker with oldish genoa and jib that needs replacement for racing. Hull and stays are in good condition. 40kg of lead added to bulb keel and mast step moved 4 inches forward to prevent luffing and heeling in strong breeze. I just painted her and looks great. Looking forward to see you in the water. | Edit |
Status 580 | 37 | Status symbol (formerly Getaway) | Ray Earley | Yarrawonga, Vic., Australia | This boat had been lying in a shed for several years before I bought her and was in pretty bad shape. We have a way to go as yet, but we are getting there. | Edit |
Status 580 | 32 | The Box | Angie Rickwood | Hamilton Island, Queensland, Australia | After much discussion wih Hamos' Commodorable, Greg Alward(The Lemon) and Windsurfing Denis (Cool Runnings), I tracked down The Box in Southport August 2006. It was packed and sent to the island via road frieght, 4wd and barge. She has an old 16ft skiff mast. No running backstays. I have lifted her and the hull is good. A nice royal blue. It might have been red. However I really have to give The Box a lot of love as she is tired. Everthing I go to use I have to fix or replace. A friend has rebuilt the rudder and she balances nicely. I am on the look out for skiff or status sails as the wardrobe is flogged and will be no doubt be for another season. Another Status 580?! I had my first sail the other day and it just rocked. The new jackstays were really tested in 25 knots. I am teaching my friends to sail and what a great boat for teaching. Everyone wants to go in my Box!
Twilight racing has started. With 3 Status 580s we need a sponsor for our division. I can be found between the Boatyard and Marina Office.
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Status 580 | | MICRO | Nick Stirling | , , Australia | Status Slipstream "micro" I am the new owner of this loverly little yacht and am seeking some rig dimensions and as much info about the rig as possible.
My boat has a cut down elliott 780 double swept spreader mast, and I am looking to fit an A-sail and bow pole to her. Has anybody seen or heard of anyone modifying these hulls and what sails did they use.
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Status 580 | ? | Illusion | Alan Orchard | PORT MACQUARIE, NSW, Australia | | Edit |
Status 580 | 88 | Blue Heeler | William Emmett | Kalorama, Vic, Australia | Looks like ex Kevin O'Neill boat - came to me via Gareth of Eltham in August 2015 - now refitting and treating it to a new trailer - should re-launch Jan '16. I've not sailed a Status yet - it looked like a Couta Boat 'on speed' to me - just hoping I can handle it one-up. Note: previous entry on this list seems to have been corrupted/grown into an RL24. | Edit |
Status 580 | 1001 | Phoenix | The Micallefs | Mannering Pk, nsw, Australia | We are the big rig from darcy wilson on the disussion forum.:) | Edit |
Status 580 | 70 | Mistral | Pete Gibson | Largs North, South Australia, Australia | Purchased from Bendigo in 2012 and moved to Adelaide. Looks like it used to be called Mistral, no current name or history. I sold it to a gentleman from Goolwa, SA, in Nov 2015. | Edit |
Status 580 | 40 | Shona | Marc Gerard | Yungaburra, Qld., Australia | First name was "Auriga" and changed to "Shona" about a year ago by a previous owner. Still has original sails and spinnaker in rather good condition. Now sailing Lake Tinaroo FNQ. | Edit |
Status 580 | 50 | | Wayne Humphreys | Mirriwinni, QLD, Australia | Purchased at Atherton N.Q | Edit |
Status 580 | SB580 | Track E Dacks | Michelle Moon | Korumburra, Vic, | 1981 Status 19 | Edit |
Status 580 | GT 34 | | Stuart Loft | , , | Jon Symonds own boat. Purchased from Ian Fluker in Geelong 2/5/2014 | Edit |
Status 580 | 17 | Blue Streak | Paul Dewick | Canberra, ACT, Australia | | Edit |
Status 580 | 49 | Oooh La La | Rebecca O'Neill | , Vic, Aus | Soon to sail out of Geelong | Edit |
Status 580 | 24 | Matilda | darcy wilson | , NSW, Australia | 3 Status 580s sail regularly at Mannering Park, (Wed and Sat), other members looking to purchase. 2 of our boats are reg here the 3rd is Lady Grace, owner, Max Tunbridge. I have sold Matilda, Max Tunbridge and Ken Kemp also from MPASC, have sold their status. 2 of these have gone to Lake Keepit SC members.
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Status 580 | 30 | | Flinders Yacht Club Vic | , Vic, Australia | Purchased from Bill Haynes at Paynesville Decemeber 2005. Sold to Tedd Warden Flinders Yacht Club 28/8/22 | Edit |
Status 580 | 8 | fied | ken kemp | mannering park, nsw, australia | great little boat have made 2 removeable bunks and under boom bimi type cabin for sleepovers,just pull into a shallow spot tieup to a tree and lower the keel! do race in twilights by myself or max. 2 adults + 3 kids ok | Edit |
Status 580 | | Wild Gecko | Mark Smith | Jamboree Heights, Qld, Australia | | Edit |
Status 580 | 70 | Jaytee | John Turner | Goolwa, SA, Australia | | Edit |
Status 580 | | Balaka | Ivan Hanigan | Canberra, ACT, Australia | | Edit |
Status 580 | | MATILDA | Keith & Crew Kerrily & Brenton Edwards | Toronto, NSW, | Discovered our STATUS 580 in 2002 waiting so patiently on original trailer under a gum tree @ Morisset Park NSW and is ex Oak Flats Sailing Club. Our makeover included water blast deck,centre board sand blast and 2pac, new sails, rudder, rigging where needed, motor and mag wheels. Lovely boat to sail and share. | Edit |
Status 580 | 28 | Wavewalker IV | Cameron Heathwood | Canberra, ACT, Australia | It is in good condition for it's age but will get a gradual refit. | Edit |
Status 580 | 62 | Vandal | Michael & Jenni Jones | Hemmant, Qld, Australia | This a fairly original boat - still carries some Southport Yacht Club signwriting so I think Robb Legg built. Single spreader rig with backstay. Main and Jib have been replaced - I think the spinnaker is original. 2hp Honda power. Sails well. | Edit |
Status 580 | 49 | Ooh La La | Marcus Windle | Aldgate, SA, Australia | Purchased from Kevin and Rebecca O'Neill in 2017. Sailing in Goolwa SA. | Edit |
Status 580 | 53 | Statusphere | Bruce McKENZIE | Roma, Qld, Australia | Owned by Bruce and was sailed extensively by him during the 90's. Now primarily sailed by son James. Sails on Moreton Bay and Bruce and James have been spending a lot of time slowly renovating. | Edit |
Status 580 | 223 | Kaboota | Paul Knaap | Woodstock, NSW, Aust | This boat was bought from LMYC in about 2014 for the Carcoar Dam Sailing Club as a club boat. It was damaged by a cow (thrown off it's trailer)and I bought it from the club. I don't think the sail number is correct although the main has the original Status symbol. She has structural damage in the aft bulkheads which I am repairing. | Edit |
Status 580 | Slipstream #7 | A Certain Status | Paul Leaudais | Barrack Heights, NSW, Australia | Purchased with a Kurt Griffiths. Purchased the boat last season and raced twilight races at Illawarra Yacht Club while racing cats. Boat has a new sail fit out and minor changes plus complete trailer rebuild.
This season will be main race boat looking to sail club races and local regattas.
Great little boat looking forward to many more race seasons | Edit |
Status 580 | | spray | terry mcauliffe | buttaba, nsw, australia | bought "spray" status slipstream navy hull,from g.remington lake macquarie feb 2010 complete with trailer in great state. learning on lake macquarie. yet to set spinnaker. stepping mast fun?!minor issue when keel pulley block sheared retaining nuts on mast stem. surgeons hands required to reattach it. how to lock down keel? | Edit |