Many thanks As I said so little is known about the full history of this firm. I do know they had several designers and built a number of trial boats as you say this could well have been an early forerunner to the hugely successful Dolphin range that seems to have started appearing in 1962 /63 in the boating press and was in full swing by say 1966. Fascinating I will keep researching back and see what else I can find out. I was hoping to find a few old employees local to me but now it's so long ago maybe there is no one left. Really lovely to read your super comment about your dad's Solent 16. Thanks. Kev.