Phil and Rose-Marie Newman purchased ‘Peggy’ in 1999 and found her to be a fast and capable boat; achieving good passage times as well as being stable and comfortable in a seaway.

During their early years of ownership they enjoyed some success in East Coast OGA races, more recently enjoying cruising both sides of the English Channel with family. In 2013, ‘Peggy’ took part in the OGA Round Britain Challenge; incidentally, from Falmouth north around and back to Ipswich, her home port,  just husband and wife aboard, learning how very manageable and enjoyable this was.

On retirement the Newman's moved abroad, and put "Peggy" up for sale. As is often the case with older boats she took a while to sell and when she was eventually bought it was to remove her engine and ballast for salvage. Fortunately her plight came to the attention of Eric Crossfield, the builder's grandson. He bought her and she was towed round to the Woodbridge Boat Yard where she awaits restoration.