18′ Nick Smith Traditional Motor Launch

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18’ varnished clinker motor launch built by Nick Smith of Salcombe, a skilled and experienced boat builder who has a reputation for building exquisite motor launches.  This boat was completed in 2021 and first launched in the spring of 2022.

His designs are based on the traditional working boats of Salcombe with a straight stem, full bilges and an elegant sheer line.

Derived from the inshore fishing boats of Salcombe, this launch is an excellent sea boat with the full bilges giving good internal volume and excellent stability, while the full bow sections and high sheer line make them dry boats and very capable at sea.  They are also superb river boats, slipping along at hull speed with next to no wash and turning heads in any setting.

Fitted with a Beta 14hp diesel engine which will give an estimated 6 knots cruising speed.

Commonly these boats are built with a small aft deck and foredeck, however this one is completely open giving more useable interior space.  In the bows is a large V-shaped thwart which provides ample seating space but also a safe step for stepping over the bow when coming into a pontoon.

Used for only 2 seasons and wintered ashore under cover.  She comes with an excellent road trailer, all over cover, warps, fenders etc and is ready for immediate use.

Further details available on the builders web site: https://nicksmithboatbuilder.co.uk/

Length                17’11”

Beam                  6’4”

Draft                   16”

Weight               650kg