Small craft
15′ sailing dinghy
(REF: 18504)£SOLD
Full specification
Wooden Ships Comments
15′ clinker dinghy built by Smith and Gibbs of Eastbourne in 1947.
It is not known exactly where the design came from but there are echoes of the Yacht World day boat or the very early Merlin Rocket.
Professionally refitted in Norfolk in the 1990’s, all new steamed timbers were fitted and the centreplate box replaced. The rig and sails date from this time and are in excellent condition having been only lightly used.
The current owners have had the dinghy for nearly 30 years and have sailed not only on inland lakes, but also extensively around Falmouth Harbour and down the coast to Helford. She is a fun boat to sail, light and responsive with a good turn of speed.
Construction
Clinker planked in larch, all copper rivet fastened to steam bent oak timbers. All timbers replaced in 1990’s. The timbers stretch from gunnel to gunnel as a single piece of timber.
Steamed timbers stretch right across the centreline holding the two sides of the boat
Solid mahogany centreboard box with a weighted wooden plate, raised with a 4:1 block and tackle.
Slatted mahogany sole boards
Varnished slatted mahogany thwarts either side.
Rig
Gunter rig on a keel stepped varnished wooden mast with varnished wooden boom and gunter yard.
Stainless steel standing rigging to external bronze chain plates.
Mainsail and jib by Jeckells, both in very good condition and made in the mid 1990’s.
Equipment
Road trailer in good condition
Sails and rig
Rudder, tiller and centreplate
Pair of oars and galavnise rowlocks
Bronze bilge pump
Full specification and details available upon request
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Disclaimer:
These particulars have been prepared in good faith from information provided by the Vendors and are intended as a guide, Wooden Ships cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. The Purchaser should instruct his agent or surveyor to validate all details as necessary and satisfy himself with the condition of the vessel and its equipment.
