AW Sailboats

Andy Webb is an experienced Hurricane sailor, winning the UK National Championships six times! 'Webby' supports the class through his AW Sailboats business, stocking spares and refurbished used boats, as well as providing an expert repairs service and endless advice!

Email: info@awsailboats.co.uk

Phone: +44 7941 940459

Spare / Replacement Parts

AW Sailboats carries most common Hurricane 5.9 spares in stock, including:

New sails and battens
Masts and beams
Full boat covers
Trampolines
Rudders and centreboards
Rudder / tiller assemblies
Standing rigging

Please email your requirements for pricing and availability.

Refurbishment

The refurbishment process typically takes 3–5 days, depending on the age and condition of the boat. A standard refurbishment includes:

Gelcoat repairs to hulls
Non-slip refresh on gunwale edges
Gelcoat repairs to rudders and centreboards
Full machine polish and hand finish to hulls and foils
Standing rigging inspection
Replacement of running rigging where required
Condition check of sails and trampolines

No one gets a Hurricane looking quite as good as Andy does!

Click to read GBR 173's restoration story!

GBR 173 is a former National Championship winning boat, sailed to victory by Andy Webb and Paul Gray in Plymouth in 2001. In 2023, the boat was bought by Starcross sailor Ben & Kez Cutler-Sharp, who set about bringing it back to life. Drawing on spares from across the fleet, they successfully converted this classic platform to SX configuation.

Later that season, local youth sailor Izzy Smith borrowed the boat for the National Championships in Harwich. Sailing with Ben Harris, the pair secured a closely fought overall win - notably finishing ahead of Andy Webb in second place, with Ben and Kez themselves taking third - a fitting moment given the boat’s history.

Recognising the potential in the platform, Exmouth sailors Paul and Vicki Raven purchased GBR 173 as they returned to catamaran sailing, having spent recent years supporting their daughters’ Nacra 15 youth sailing. Joining Starcross YC, they raced throughout the 2024 and 2025 season both locally and on the wider circuit.

Enjoying the class and having acquired the boat at a great price, in late 2025 they took the boat to Andy Webb for a full refurbishment. This included hull refinishing and a new mast, leaving GBR 173 looking as good as new and ready for many more years on the water - now an active part of the Starcross fleet and competing on the UK circuit!

Racing to victory at Plymouth in 2001

Back in action 22 years later at Harwich

Carefully refurbished by Andy Webb

Used Boat Sales

AW Sailboats offers a brokerage service for used Hurricane 5.9s, with many boats sold following a full refurbishment. This gives reassurance to those both buying and selling, and means new sailors can join the class with well-sorted, ready to race boats!

Services can include:

Complete rig tune and setup for the new owner
Step-by-step rigging guidance
Demonstration from trailer launch through to pack-down

The aim is simple: to supply a boat fully race-ready - just add water and go! Part exchanges with other dinghy or catamaran classes may also be considered. Please email Andy for details and to begin your Hurricane journey!

New Boats

Whilst it has been a number of years since the last new Hurricane was built, a new boat can be built. These boats would be provided with the SX kit to include:

Self tacking jib system
Spinnaker pole with custom GRP spinnaker chute.
Silicon coated spinnaker
Complete standing rigging set
Running rigging / hardware package
White gelcoat hulls
Silver anodised mast and beams
Choice of black or grey trampoline.

Hull, deck and foil mouldings are produced by White Formula in Brightlingsea, with platform setup, fitting, finishing, and full rig commissioning completed by AW Sailboats in Harwich.

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