Posted on August 25, 2024 by Wooden Ships -
Wooden Ships Comments on this Classic National 18 Dinghy
National 18 built in 1952, Sail No.36
The National 18 Restricted Class began in 1938 following a design competition for an 18’ sailing dinghy, suitable for day sailing but fast enough for racing. Well known designer Uffa Fox won the competition with his ‘Ace’ design for a clinker built wooden boat.
This boat has been completely rebuilt to a professional standard with all new planking, frames and decks.
The boat was found in a very poor and damaged state after many years of storage, the current owner decided it would be a fin project to rebuild her. This became a complete rebuild with an almost new boat, keeping only the keel and centreboard and centreboard case.
Original rig with rebuilt mast and new standing rigging
Her beam measurement is not exact to the National 18 rules so it is unlikely she will be able to race as a measured boat, but she would be an exciting and capable dinghy for a family to have fun with.
Complete with rig and road trailer.
Length 18’
Beam 6’9”
Posted on August 19, 2024 by Wooden Ships -
Wooden Ships Comments on this 15′ Dartmouth Launch
Built in 2005, one of five boats built by the Wootton Bridge Boatbuilders Ltd to a design known as the Dartmouth Launch. The original design was commissioned by the Commodore of the Isle of Wight yacht club. Indulgence was used a handful of times before being laid up ashore in a dry barn and was not used for a number of years until she was bought by the current owner in late 2018.
Since then the launch has been used occasionally for 3 – 4 months over the summer season. Trailed to Cornwall or moored on the Leeds & Liverpool canal. For the remaining months the launch has been stored in a dry factory and is in very good condition.
This is a very nice size launch, easy to handle and launch with one person but big enough to carry a group of people in safety. Her elegant sheer means the bows are relatively high and throw the seas away the seas away in a bit of a chop.
The boat has been looked after and a number of improvements have been made. In 2022 the launch was inspected by a qualified surveyor as part of the Boat Safety Scheme and has a certificate valid until 2026. The boat has a good inventory and is absolutely ready to go.
Length 15ft
Beam 6ft 3 inch
Draft 1ft 6 inch
Posted on August 1, 2024 by Wooden Ships -
Wooden Ships Comments on this Chris Craft Replica Barrelback 19 Runabout
Built by the owner to plans from American company Glen-L whos in-house designer, Ken Hankinson, adapted the original Chris Kraft 19’ Barrel Back Runabout for more modern construction. The boat was completed in 2022.
The owner had been a furniture maker and wanted a new challenge in retirement so bought the plans and set about building his dream to the highest standards. He completed the boat over a 6 year period, working part time for only 6 months every year while he was in the UK.
Her modern construction employing the use of epoxy resin makes her a rigid and strong hull that will stand up to use over time. The finish is all 2 pack Jotun paints that do not degrade like varnish and can be easily repaired if needed. This all makes for a low maintenance boat in the years ahead.
She comes complete with a custom built SBS road trailer, fitted with vertical poles at the aft end to aid recovery on the slipway, and a permanently fixed but retractable extension bar to launch her without getting the vehicle in the water.
The boat has been sea trialled and the mechanics tweaked to get everything running as smoothly as can be. She is otherwise a brand new boat in immaculate condition.
This is a boat that stops people in their tracks, turns heads everywhere and is really quite a remarkable achievement. Her comfortable interior with seating for 4 and integrated sound system makes her superb for sunny lazy days on the water.
The boat has its own web site with more detailed information:
https://www.greyfalcon.info/
Length 19’
Beam 6’1”
Weight 1200kg
Towing weight 1500kg
Posted on July 31, 2024 by Wooden Ships -
Wooden Ships Comments on this 19′ Fast Harbour Launch
Built in 2013 by the current owner using plans from a 1920’s Motor Boat Manual for a general duties harbour launch.
She has a planing hull with a 135hp petrol engine that gives her in excess of 25 knots, but she will also trickle along at low rpm with little wash.
A large spacious open cockpit with seating fore and aft makes her a comfortable day boat.
Recently sea trialed and tested to prove all systems are in working order. She comes with a road trailer in good condition.
Length 18’6”
Beam 6’6”
Draft 1’4”
Posted on July 17, 2024 by Wooden Ships -
Wooden Ships Comments on this Iain Oughtred Ptarmigan
Iain Oughtred Ptarmigan sailing dinghy. First launched in 1994 and built as part of a Classic Boat magazine competition.
The Ptarmigan was designed by Oughtred based on a 19th Century ships boat and intended as a safer and more capable alternative to the Acorn skiff. The stiffer bilges and flatter sole sections make her a stiffer boat than something like the Acorn, more stable and able to carry heavier loads. Having said this the Ptarmigan still rows beautifully and sails very well.
The boat came with 2 rig options, either the simple standing lug, or as with this boat the gunter sloop. This latter option gives better performance, takes a little longer to set up but will all stow largely within the length of the boat for travelling.
She was bought by the late owner from the builder and not used much by either owner. She has spent most of years inside a garage and lavished with care and attention. The limited extent of her use is evident in her current condition.
Complete with a road trailer and combination launching trolley, oars and rig she presents more like a piece of furniture than a boat. The boat also has original building plans and a detailed book on the construction of the boat.
A superb little dinghy built to a very high standard and ready to go sailing.
Length 11’6”
Beam 4’5”
Weight 70kg (hull only)
Posted on July 9, 2024 by Wooden Ships -
Wooden Ships Comments on this Oystercatcher 16 Gaff Cutter
Oystercatcher 16 built by Mayfly Classic Boats, Cornwall in 1993. Build No.7
The boat has seen little use over the years, most of owners have dry sailed her with sporadic summer excursions which is evident from her condition.
She was bought by the builder in 2021 and then purchased by the current owner who has upgraded and improved the boat putting her in very tidy and ready to go condition.
She comes with a road trailer that has a piggy back launching trolley making launching and retrieval very simple. There is an electric winch to pull the boat and trolley back up onto the trailer taking all the hard work out of the job.
She is very well equipped with everything needed to go sailing, plus she has a custom made winter cover to protect her from the elements. IT would be hard to find a better example of the class.
Length on Deck 16’
Length Overall 22’
Length Waterline 15’9”
Beam 6’4”
Draft 2’
Displacement 2500lb / 1134kg
Sail Area 188sqft
Air Draft 20’6”
Posted on June 27, 2024 by Wooden Ships -
Wooden Ships Comments on this 16′ Clinker Motor Dinghy
Clinker motor dinghy built on Loch Lomond in 1990 for the current owner. She was commissioned for use as fishing trips and excursions on the Scottish Lochs and has been very successful for the owner. Unfortunately ill health means she can no longer be used and is now offered for sale.
Complete with a good road trailer and a Honda 5hp outboard engine.
Well maintained every year and stored undercover. She is an attractive and sturdy boat in good condition.
Length 16’
Beam 5’
Posted on June 13, 2024 by Wooden Ships -
Wooden Ships Comments on this New Build William Ferris Rowing Punt
Rowing punt built by Falmouth shipwright Rory Bosher on the lines of an original punt built by William Ferris of Pill Creek, Falmouth.
An elegantly built punt finished to a very high standard. She has two rowing positions but is designed for a single rower. If rowing with a passenger in the stern then rowing from the forward thwart will balance the boat nicely.
Slightly wider in the beam than a skiff making her perhaps not as fast but more stable and a better load carrying boat.
Comes with a road trailer and pai of oars and rowlocks.
As new boat in superb condition.
Length 13’9”
Beam 4’8”
Posted on June 13, 2024 by Wooden Ships -
Wooden Ships Comments on this 12’6″ Nick Smith Motor Launch
Clinker motor launch built by Nick Smith of Salcombe in 2006. A replica of one of the original Salcombe hire boats built by Edgar Cove in the 1950’s.
Little used and maintained by the builder throughout, this is a superb little launch with an excellent road trailer and combination launching trolley.
All ready to go for the summer and looking superb.
Length 12’6”
Beam
Posted on June 13, 2024 by Wooden Ships -
Wooden Ships Comments on this Turks of Kingston Rowing Skiff
Built by Turks of Kingston on the River Thames in 1910. The dinghy is complete with a rig and oars plus an original frame to take an awning for hot summer days on the river.
Sold to a very experienced wooden boat owner through Wooden Ships last year, she has been completely refitted and is now in sparkling condition. Comes with a recently refitted road trailer and new all over cover.
Length 14’1”
Beam 4’8”
