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McCreadys Sailboats closed at the end of 2017 when Wiclif McCready retired so I am now self employed, still working on all things Dinghy mainly with Toppers and ILCA's and all sorts of repairs also with Holt and Rooster sailing
05/06/2026
Topper 37479
Selling on brokerage
Blue deck
Race rigging
Mostly selden,holt and harken.
Launching trolley
Top cover in poor condition a new one would be £107
Hull plate slight damage can be replaced
£750
28/05/2026
RS Aero 4540. For sale on brokerage
Purchased June 2025 from RS Sailing through Bosun Bobs, Bangor. Regrettably the owner has not had an opportunity to sail the boat due to time constraints.
4540 is in perfect condition.
There are no scratches on the hull and the foils are perfect.
The 7 mast base and 7 sail are both brand new and unused.
The sail numbers are still to be fitted. This can be done for collection
Other information:
-The foils are in perfect condition
- Tiller and tiller extension in perfect condition
- Spar bag included - excellent condition.
- New rudder and dagger board bags (the labels are still on them)
-The top cover is in excellent condition
The boat is currently in indoor storage (from September 2025)
Current location Lurgan, Co.Armagh.
Can be brought to Byc for viewings
Price - £7500
26/04/2026
Topper traveller at CAYA
22/04/2026
New ILCA 4 MKII sail now in stock
New class standard
Updated sail shape
Enhanced performance
Fully class legal.
Available from myself or via Sailingfast and Roostersailing
21/04/2026
Topper 48329 SOLD
Excellent condition boat
Biggest problem is it so good it keeps trying to slide off its trolley!
Top and bottom covers
Foil bag
Excellent 5.3 sail
4.2 sail
All harken race rigging
Carbon tiller extension
Race Prepped foils and hull
A step into and win boat.
Excellent racing record in including 4.2 World Champion
And numerous podium places at provincial events
I can show you the list when you view the boat.
14/04/2026
Some of my pics from the 2026 ISA Youth Championships at Ballyholme Yacht Club
21/03/2026
Mirror dinghy rudder blade
This is I believe a Duffin built laminated rudder blade
In excellent condition
I’m honestly not sure how much to ask for this used one
they are about £ 200 new from Trident
Make me an offer time !
all proceeded will be donated to the Children’s Heart beat trust
I will share the ling in another post
Berlin 1/2 marathon fundraising
Suggestion £ 3/mile = about £ 40.
21/03/2026
https://childrensheartbeattrust.enthuse.com/pf/shufflers
Shufflers Berlin Half Marathon We are delighted to have secured places in the Berlin Super Half Marathon event March 2026 and are taking part in support of Children's Heartbeat Trust. Children’s Heartbeat Trust is a leading charity
BOATS FOR SALE
At this time of year I am getting a lot of requests for Used Toppers
Specifically between £1000 and £ 2000.
If you have a boat for sale please let me know and I can help you get it to a new home.
If your are looking for a Boat also contact me.
Boats Currently available
Topper 48992 full race prepped £ 2950
Topper 49162 New style grey boat due in soon
Laser 130703 two tone Blue boat with 4.7 rig £ 1250
ILCA 212747 Radial Full carbon mast £ 3950
ILCA 227*** New boat special Offer £ 6850 - Usually £ 7500
11/03/2026
Topper and ILCA collection and unloading, that’s to all for their assistance on loading and unloading.