Archives: Small crafts

Wooden Ships Comments on this Cornish Rowing Punt

Cornish rowing punt of unknown origin.  Not as fast or light as the racing punts, but with more beam and displacement she is noticeably more stable and therefore a more practical punt.

Owned by a shipwright she has had various new planks and frames very recently and is basically a sound and solid boat.

Length              15’

Beam                 4’8”

Wooden Ships Comments on this Salcombe Net Boat

Salcombe Net Boat built in 2003 by acclaimed local boat builder Mike Atfield on the lines of the local net boat ‘Spitfire’ which was originally built in 1937.

These boats were used for local inshore fishing and were designed to be stable and safe working platforms.  These qualities make them excellent family boats; stiff, solid and stable, they are perfect for exploring the rivers and local coast.

Mike Atfield built a number of these boats as they proved very successful.  The design is more than a clinker dinghy, they are substantial work boats more akin to motor launches, but with the benefit of a quiet, smooth and economic modern outboard engine.

The build quality is excellent as would be expected from Atfield, but what is difficult to portray in photos is the sturdiness of the build, everything is ever so slightly oversized, not enough to make the boat clunky and unattractive, but just the right amount to give her a feeling of solidity and strength.

In the present ownership for the last 7 years, she has been stored ashore undercover every winter and professionally maintained.

Length              16’

Beam                 6’6”

Wooden Ships Comments on this Trearddur Sailing Club One Design

Trearddur Sailing Club One Design sailing dinghy built by Dickies of Bangor in 1946.

The design was first produced in 1935 for the sailing club on Anglesey by nearby Dickies after a request from the club for a one design racing dinghy to suit the coastal waters of the Menai Straits.

This boat won the TBSC Novice cup numerous times along with various other local trophies.

She had a professional refit in 1998 and during the current 10 year ownership she has been well maintained and upgraded as necessary.

Length              14’

Beam                 4’10”

Sail area            107sqft

Wooden Ships Comments on this 12′ McNulty GRP Sailing Dinghy

Simulated clinker GRP sailing dinghy built by McNulty Boats in 1990.

Bought by the current owners brand new and well cared for in their long ownership.

McNulty were known for their high quality wooden boats, mainly building clinker dinghies and motor launches.  However in the later stages of the business they turned to GRP and built some of their sailing dinghy designs with GRP hulls, finished off with wooden trim to give them a traditional look and feel.

This is a lovely example, well maintained and complete with all over cover, road trailer and launching trolley.

Length                            12’

Beam                               4’10”

Hull Weight                   83kg

Wooden Ships Comments on this 12′ Clinker Sailing Dinghy

Clinker sailing dinghy of unknown design and build.  Looks to be a nice quality built with a gunter rig.  Complete with rig, oars and electric outboard.

Galvanised Indespension road trailer recently tested and ready to go.

Length                        12’

Beam                          4’10”

Wooden Ships Comments on this Iain Oughtred Acorn 12 Rowing Skiff

Acorn 12 rowing skiff designed by Iain Oughtred.  Built by the owner and finished in early 2024.

This boat has never been afloat or used, she is in as new condition.  The owner has built numerous Oughtred designs with this method of construction and has a real talent for building and finishing his boats to a high standard.

This skiff comes with a very good quality galvanised road trailer.  If not needed by the buyer the owner is happy to keep the trailer out of the deal.

The Acorn is a beautiful boat to row, well balanced with stunning lines.  Her epoxy plywood construction means she is lightweight and stiff and will require minimal maintenance in the years to come.

Length on Deck          11’8”

Beam                           3’11”

Wooden Ships Comments on this 9′ McNulty Lugsail Dinghy

9’ Clinker Lugsail dinghy built by McNulty Boats in the mid 1980’s.

Build No. 2853

McNulty Boats are known for their high quality traditional dinghies, and although not in business any longer, their dinghies are well sought after when they come on the market.

Great little family boat for the kids to learn to sail, easy to launch and look after with great pedigree.

Length              9’

Beam                 4’

Wooden Ships Comments on this Iain Oughtred Tammie Norrie Rowing Dinghy

Iain Oughtred Tammie Norrie rowing skiff first launched in 2023.

Built by the owner to the Tammie Norrie design.  The hull is strip plank cedar rather than glued clinker plywood which makes her stand out from the crowd.

Finished to a very high standard with excellent attention to detail.

Hull is painted in 2 pack polyurethane paint for a low maintenance finish.  All varnish is 7 coats of Epifanes Clear Gloss.

Being an epoxy sheathed hull finished in 2 pack paint she will require little maintenance and will be a robust boat.

A very pretty and exceptionally well finished boat in as new condition.

Length on Deck            13’6”

Beam                               4’7″

Weight                            102kg

Wooden Ships Comments on this 16′ Bass Boat

Believed to have been built in Scotland in 1962 but here is no exact confirmation of this.

Known as a bass boat, the high bow and generous beam make her a stable and safe platform, originally for inshore fishing but these days she would make an excellent family boat.

Length              16’

Beam                 5’8”

Wooden Ships Comments on this Salcombe Yawl Y55

Salcombe Yawl Y55 built by Stones Boatyard in 1967.

Refitted and maintained by a local shipwright since 2015.

Good condition training sails and older full size sails.  All over cover, and road trailer.

Nice original example, ideal family cruising dinghy or for some relaxed racing with the fleet.

Length              16’

Beam                 7’