Posted on July 31, 2024 by Wooden Ships -
Wooden Ships Comments on this 19′ Fast Harbour Launch
Built in 2013 by the current owner using plans from a 1920’s Motor Boat Manual for a general duties harbour launch.
She has a planing hull with a 135hp petrol engine that gives her in excess of 25 knots, but she will also trickle along at low rpm with little wash.
A large spacious open cockpit with seating fore and aft makes her a comfortable day boat.
Recently sea trialed and tested to prove all systems are in working order. She comes with a road trailer in good condition.
Length 18’6”
Beam 6’6”
Draft 1’4”
Posted on July 17, 2024 by Wooden Ships -
Wooden Ships Comments on this Iain Oughtred Ptarmigan
Iain Oughtred Ptarmigan sailing dinghy. First launched in 1994 and built as part of a Classic Boat magazine competition.
The Ptarmigan was designed by Oughtred based on a 19th Century ships boat and intended as a safer and more capable alternative to the Acorn skiff. The stiffer bilges and flatter sole sections make her a stiffer boat than something like the Acorn, more stable and able to carry heavier loads. Having said this the Ptarmigan still rows beautifully and sails very well.
The boat came with 2 rig options, either the simple standing lug, or as with this boat the gunter sloop. This latter option gives better performance, takes a little longer to set up but will all stow largely within the length of the boat for travelling.
She was bought by the late owner from the builder and not used much by either owner. She has spent most of years inside a garage and lavished with care and attention. The limited extent of her use is evident in her current condition.
Complete with a road trailer and combination launching trolley, oars and rig she presents more like a piece of furniture than a boat. The boat also has original building plans and a detailed book on the construction of the boat.
A superb little dinghy built to a very high standard and ready to go sailing.
Length 11’6”
Beam 4’5”
Weight 70kg (hull only)
Posted on July 9, 2024 by Wooden Ships -
Wooden Ships Comments on this Oystercatcher 16 Gaff Cutter
Oystercatcher 16 built by Mayfly Classic Boats, Cornwall in 1993. Build No.7
The boat has seen little use over the years, most of owners have dry sailed her with sporadic summer excursions which is evident from her condition.
She was bought by the builder in 2021 and then purchased by the current owner who has upgraded and improved the boat putting her in very tidy and ready to go condition.
She comes with a road trailer that has a piggy back launching trolley making launching and retrieval very simple. There is an electric winch to pull the boat and trolley back up onto the trailer taking all the hard work out of the job.
She is very well equipped with everything needed to go sailing, plus she has a custom made winter cover to protect her from the elements. IT would be hard to find a better example of the class.
Length on Deck 16’
Length Overall 22’
Length Waterline 15’9”
Beam 6’4”
Draft 2’
Displacement 2500lb / 1134kg
Sail Area 188sqft
Air Draft 20’6”
Posted on June 27, 2024 by Wooden Ships -
Wooden Ships Comments on this 16′ Clinker Motor Dinghy
Clinker motor dinghy built on Loch Lomond in 1990 for the current owner. She was commissioned for use as fishing trips and excursions on the Scottish Lochs and has been very successful for the owner. Unfortunately ill health means she can no longer be used and is now offered for sale.
Complete with a good road trailer and a Honda 5hp outboard engine.
Well maintained every year and stored undercover. She is an attractive and sturdy boat in good condition.
Length 16’
Beam 5’
Posted on June 13, 2024 by Wooden Ships -
Wooden Ships Comments on this New Build William Ferris Rowing Punt
Rowing punt built by Falmouth shipwright Rory Bosher on the lines of an original punt built by William Ferris of Pill Creek, Falmouth.
An elegantly built punt finished to a very high standard. She has two rowing positions but is designed for a single rower. If rowing with a passenger in the stern then rowing from the forward thwart will balance the boat nicely.
Slightly wider in the beam than a skiff making her perhaps not as fast but more stable and a better load carrying boat.
Comes with a road trailer and pai of oars and rowlocks.
As new boat in superb condition.
Length 13’9”
Beam 4’8”
Posted on June 13, 2024 by Wooden Ships -
Wooden Ships Comments on this 12’6″ Nick Smith Motor Launch
Clinker motor launch built by Nick Smith of Salcombe in 2006. A replica of one of the original Salcombe hire boats built by Edgar Cove in the 1950’s.
Little used and maintained by the builder throughout, this is a superb little launch with an excellent road trailer and combination launching trolley.
All ready to go for the summer and looking superb.
Length 12’6”
Beam
Posted on June 13, 2024 by Wooden Ships -
Wooden Ships Comments on this Turks of Kingston Rowing Skiff
Built by Turks of Kingston on the River Thames in 1910. The dinghy is complete with a rig and oars plus an original frame to take an awning for hot summer days on the river.
Sold to a very experienced wooden boat owner through Wooden Ships last year, she has been completely refitted and is now in sparkling condition. Comes with a recently refitted road trailer and new all over cover.
Length 14’1”
Beam 4’8”
Posted on June 10, 2024 by Wooden Ships -
Wooden Ships Comments on this Aldeburgh Beach Boat
Believed to have been built by Frank Knights Boatyard, Woodbridge in 1974.
Known as an Aldeburgh beach boat, she was a working vessel most likely used for fishing the inshore waters of the Suffolk coast. A generous beam, high freeboard and a flare to the bow are all signs she was built for open water work and make her a capable and safe family boat.
New 14hp Nanni engine fitted in 2022. Recently serviced and ready for the summer.
A nice looking boat with an all paint finish giving her a work boat like feel, practical and useable but still elegant and eye catching.
Length 21’
Beam 7’9”
Draft 2’
Posted on June 7, 2024 by Wooden Ships -
Wooden Ships Comments on this 17′ Clinker Motor Launch
The history of this pretty launch is unknown, but she is thought to have been built in the 1950’s. The boat has spent most of her life on the Isle of Bute and was laid up many years ago in a shed and not used.
Bought by the present yachting professional owner around 10 years ago, she was refitted during covid times and because he is not getting the use out of her she is being offered for sale.
The refit included a new transom, aft deck and foredeck, a complete re-varnish inside and out, new Beta engine, new cover and new trailer. The engine has hardly been run and the trailer has only delivery miles on it.
An attractive looking boat in good sound condition and a lovely size of launch.
Length 17’
Beam 6’
Posted on June 7, 2024 by Wooden Ships -
Wooden Ships comments on this Iain Oughtred Fulmar Sailing Dinghy
Iain Oughtred Fulmar sailing dinghy professionally built in New Zealand in 2000.
The largest and most capable of Oughtreds planning dinghies, her generous beam and wide flat stern enable her to plan in the right wind conditions making her a fast boat but also stable and safe.
The Fulmar is a sturdy and capable boat, perfect for the dinghy cruising enthusiast with her good freeboard and generous beam making the design very Weatherly and capable.
Built with slight variations to the design, including the sunken foredeck which is a clever tweak, allowing someone to move to the bow more safely than if the deck was at gunwhale height.
Bought by the present owner in 2020 and given a gentle refit including a complete new paint system of Epifanes 2 pack epoxy glass for a low maintenance hull. All bright work newly finished in Deks Olje D1 and D2.
Standing rigging replaced with Dyneema and running rigging replaced.
Complete package ready to go with an excellent trailer and new all over cover. This is a boat that will allow her owner to enjoy the summer weather in the purest and simplest way.
Torqeedo electric outboard motor with all accessories available by separate negotiation.
Length 16’8”
Beam 5’10”
Weight Approx 150kg
Sail area 160sqft
