HARTLEY LAMINATES 

IS THE NEW BUILDER

OF THE WAYFARER, WANDERER AND GULL

Hartley Laminates has reached agreement with Porter Bros Ltd and the Designer‘s, Ian Proctor Designs Ltd to take over the Licences and building of the three classic Proctor dinghies - the Wayfarer, Wanderer and Gull.

This announcement means that Richard and Mark Hartley will now control and market an extensive range of racing and cruising GRP dinghies, by selling these alongside the Osprey and Kestrel.

Richard Hartley said, “We are delighted to have reached agreement with both parties and we look forward to ensuring that the build quality and versatility of these boats are maintained, whilst seeking to give our customers even better value for money. Porter Bros will continue to provide us with some support, ensuring that the transition  of the dinghies manufacture is seamless for our customers and that spares are readily available at all times.”

Roger Proctor commented, “It was a significant decision on the part of our family to transfer the Licences of these timeless designs around which my father built his reputation. We are delighted that Richard and Mark are showing such commitment to their future and we wish them every success.”

For more information, contact Richard Hartley at:

Hartley Laminates, Parcel Terrace, Derby DE1 1LY

Tel No. 01332 378099

Update Statement of June 9th 2006:

A busy order book and a move later this year to a larger factory site in Derby means that Hartley Laminates, the new Wanderer copyright owners, are retaining Porter Brothers as builder and seller of the Wanderer MD and the new Keith Proctor/Ian Porter designed Wanderer Esprit.

Said Richard Hartley: “Since Ian Porter has been closely involved in the design of the Wanderer Esprit which is now poised to enter the production phase, it is sensible to take advantage of the available production facilities at Porter Brothers factory at Emsworth.”

Enquiries for new sales and after sales service for current and prospective Wanderer owners should continue to be made to Porter Brothers, Tel; 01243 377522 email: sales@porters.org.uk.