John Kerr Rowing Skiff

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Professionally built by John Kerr Boatbuilder around 2000 to a Phillip C. Bolger design.  Believed to have been built by Kerr for himself as his last ever boat when he was suffering with lung cancer, hence the name of ‘Hope’.

Bolger was a prolific yacht designer from Gloucester, Massachusetts with many designs that came off his board.

It is understood she was built with a sprit rig but that is not with her currently.  The rig is not quite complete and will need to be thought through some more.  She has a dagger board and casing that was built into the boat originally.

An eye catching skiff, perfect for lazy family days on the river.  Able to be rowed by one or two people in comfort giving her flexibility.  Complete with a heavy duty galvanised road trailer.

Length              17’10”

Beam                 4’6”