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Wooden Ships Comments on this Stones Pram Dinghy

Clinker pram dinghy built by Jim Stone of Portlemouth, Salcombe in the 1960’s.

An early example of using plywood with glued lands to create a rigid yet light weight boat without the need for steamed timbers.  The glued lands mean she does not suffer from drying out and subsequent leaking which can be a big attraction.

Varnished inside and out, the boat is in lovely condition and complete with oars and rig.

A good stable load carrying dinghy, perfect for messing about on the water or as a tender to a larger yacht.

Length                  9’6”

Beam                    4’7”

Wooden Ships Comments on this Paul Gartside rowing skiff

Built by Adrian Morgan, a professional shipwright experienced in building traditional boats based on the shores of Loch Broom.  The design was that of ‘Bob’ drawn by Paul Gartside as a 16′ double ended rowing and sailing skiff.

The original design was for cold molded construction so Adrian Morgan cleverly adapted the plans in order to build the boat in a more traditional clinker style using Vendia, a modern timber based material produced in Finland.

Vendia is a laminate material made using sliced layers of timber from the log, rather than large peels as used in plywood.  It is worked in a similar way to traditional timber planks but is uniform in its thickness and dimensions making the build quicker and simpler.  The finish is that of solid timber so looks superb with a clear varnish coating.  Lots more information can be found about Vendia on the web at http://www.vendia.fi/products

It was decided to keep her as a rowing skiff without the dipping lug rig she could have had but there is scope to adapt if required.

The result is a beautifully finished and very nicely presented 16′ rowing skiff which weighs only 135lbs (62kg) and is a pure delight to own and row.  She comes with a recent road trailer and all over cover so is ready to be launched and used immediately.

Length Overall                  16′

Beam                                    4’7″

Draft                                      1’4.5″

Weight                                 135lbs

Wooden Ships Comments on this Lug Rigged Day Boat

Designed by Antonio Dias as his entry into the 1995 design competition for the Kotka International Wooden Boat Show in Finland.  She was built at the Lyme Regis School of Boatbuilding in 1998.

The whole build process was documented in a series of articles in Wooden Boat magazine between 1998-1999.  She was thoroughly tested after the build and obtained an RCD certificate.

The design was aimed at sea scouts or large families, she has a large internal volume with good stability.  Her 2 mast lug rig is easy to handle and set up, it all stows within the length of the boat for transport and she can be rigged by one person in a short period of time.  She was also designed with open water sailing in mind, her high freeboard making her capable of taking a bit of weather.

She comes with an all over canvas cover and is on a relatively new Extreme road trailer in ready to go condition.  She has a small Honda outboard engine used for getting in and out of harbour when necessary.

Length                 17’

Beam                  5’6”

Wooden Ships Comments

Built by McNulty Boats of South Shields in approximately the early 2000’s.  One of a small number of GRP dinghies built by them as they were renowned for their high quality wooden clinker dinghies and launches.

A very pretty and stable dinghy complete with oars and a lug rig.  Transom fittings to take a small outboard if required.

This very solid little boat is in tidy condition and ready to be used

Length                  9’

Wooden Ships Comments on this Twinkle 12 Sailing Dinghy

Twinkle 12 clinker sailing dinghy that was in the same family ownership for over 40 years until sold to the present owner in 2020.  She has been stored ashore inside a barn for the majority of the last 2 years with occasional use.

Built by Wright and Sons Ltd of Ipswich to the Twinkle 12 design, a dinghy designed for the Burnham Overy Staithe Sailing Club where there is still an active fleet.

Thorough refit in 2016/17 including new sails and varnish throughout, used lightly for the grandchildren in the summers since then but now unlikely to be of use so a new caring home is sought.

A complete package with as new sails, all over cover  (2017) and a combination launching trolley/road trailer.  In need of some varnish work and will need to take up when launched, but otherwise ready for the summer.  A very complete and pretty boat, perfect for getting the family afloat.

Construction

Clinker planked in varnished mahogany all copper rivet fastened to steam bent oak timbers.

Mahogany transom.

Varnished plywood side decks and foredeck with a varnished mahogany coaming all round.

Varnished mahogany thwarts

Wooden centreplate and varnished wooden rudder and tiller.

Rig

Bermudan sloop rig on varnished wooden mast and boom

Mainsail and jib new in 2017 from Nicholson Hughes Sails.

Stainless steel shrouds and forestay.  External bronze chain plates.

Mainsheet track across the top of the transom.

Equipment

Road trailer and launching trolley, combination type.

All over cover

Mainsail and jib, 2017

Spars

Running and standing rigging

Rudder, tiller and centreplate

Pair of oars and rowlocks

Sole boards

Flotation bags

Full specification and details available upon request

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.

Wooden Ships Comments on this Fairey Duckling

Designed by the famous Uffa Fox and produced in the 1950’s and 1960’s.  Built by Fairey Marine, Hamble more famous for their high speed power boats, they employed the same construction method which resulted in a relatively lightweight and very strong wooden hull, free of internal frames, making them ideal as yacht tenders or sailing dinghies.

Refitted in the previous ownership with what seems to be new thwarts, sole boards and inwhales.  In solid condition, complete with rig and road trailer.

Duckling No.124.

Wooden Ships Comments on this Racing Keel Boat

Designed by Dave Hollom, known for his involvement with the Americas Cup and the designer of some very successful International Fourteen’s and National Twelves.  The boat was built by the present owner in 2013, constructed around a CNC cut jig for accuracy.

The boat has similar performance to a Flying Fifteen and will readily plane off the wind in 12 knots of breeze.  She has been sailed on a reservoir since new and launched each time she is sailed so has not been left afloat and open to the elements.

She comes with a custom made galvanised road trailer and Bison electric outboard, plus 2 suits of sails so she is a complete package and ready to go sailing.

Length on Deck                 22’

Beam                                    5’

Weight                                 Approx. 370kg

Wooden Ships Comments on this Clinker Rowing Dinghy

Built by the current owner between 2013 and 2015 to a design by Frederick W. Goeller from 1915.  Designed as a tender able to be rowed or sailed, the builder increased the freeboard by 2” to make the boat a little drier giving her a more jaunty feel and a bit of extra tumblehome on the transom.

Since completion the boat has only be launched once so is presented in very smart and untouched condition, obviously finished to a very good standard and ready to go.

The boat comes with a rebuilt Seagul 102 long shaft outboard engine and an as new Extreme road trailer so she is ready to go afloat with her new owner.

Length on Deck                 12’

Beam                                    4’3”

Draft                                      9”

Wooden Ships Comments on this Andrew Woolstenholme Swallow 

Andrew Woolstenholme ‘Swallow’ design gaff sloop built by the owner to a very high standard.  Only launched for sea trials and presented as a virtually new boat.  The build was started in 2012 and first sailed in 2016.

Built with top quality timber and materials, mostly from Robbins timbers, and bronze fittings from Daveys.  Her strip plank construction makes her a relatively low maintenance boat while still be strong and practical.  Because of her glued and sheathed hull she will not dry out when stored ashore and therefore will not leak or need to take up upon launch.

An ideal day sailing boat with an attractive gaff sloop rig, easy to launch and recover with just one person but with space for the whole family.

Length on deck                 14’6”

Length Overall                   16’6”

Beam                                    5’6”

Wooden Ships Comments on this Iain Oughtred Shearwater

The Shearwater is a planing hull dinghy designed by Ian Oughtred and another example of his prowess as a designer of small boats.  This boat was professionally built in 2004 for the current owner and has been used very little since new.  She sits on a new combination road trailer ready to be taken away and used.

The Shearwater is a fast and responsive boat with potential for some exciting sailing if desired, also capable of taking a bit of weather and chop.  Ideally crewed by two but she can take 3 and could also be easily sailed by one person with her simple rig.

When rigged her weight is less than 100kg so she is easily launched and retrieved making her a simple and hassle free trailer sailer.  Presented in superb condition with 2 sets of sails, outboard engine and all the extras needed for safe towing.

Length Overall                   11′ 10″

Beam                                    4’11”

Weight                                 >100kg