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Wooden Ships Comments on this 12′ Clinker Rowing Dinghy

Built by G&A Waddell Boatbuilders of Sandbank, Argyll.  Probably built in the 1950’s or 1960’s, exact date unknown.  The Waddell brothers had a yard building smaller boats and ran a ferry service across the mouth of the Loch, they evidently had an eye for a pretty boat with the nice sheer line, slight tumblehome on the transom and elegant proportions of this dinghy.

The current owner is based in Argyll where, following a professional overhaul by Crinan Boatyard and the addition of a new Yamaha long shaft 2.5 hp outboard engine, “Jove 11” has been used for exploring inshore in the sea around Crinan and fishing expeditions along the coast.

Length                 12’2″

Wooden Ships Comments on this GRP Clinker Sailing Dinghy

A very pretty GRP clinker dinghy, professionally moulded hull then fitted out by the previous owners.  Fitted with a simple yet effective gunter rig , the boom purposely kept high so as not to hit heads when tacking.

Nicely finished in varnished iroko and mahogany trim, built in buoyancy tanks fore and aft.

Comes with a road trailer and piggy back launching trolley for ease of use.

Length                 11’2

Beam                    4’6″

Construction

Clinker effect GRP hull finished with blue gel coat.

Varnished iroko rubbing strakes and gunnels

Varnished thwarts with built in buoyancy tanks fore and aft

Grp moulded centreplate box with a plywood centreboard, operated with a block and tackle

Drop plate rudder with varnished tiller.

Rig

Gunter rig on a varnished wooden mast with stainless rigging to internal bronze chain plates

Varnished wooden boom and gunter yard

New mainsail by Dart sails

Mainsail sheeted to a galvanised horse over the transom

Equipment

Mast and spars

Mainsail

Rudder, tiller and centreplate

Running and standing rigging

Oars and rowlocks

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 Iain Oughtred Acorn 15 Rowing Skiff

Acorn 15 rowing dinghy designed by Iain Oughtred.  Built by the first owner in 2013, he was a professional carpenter and built the boat for himself as a hobby.

Used very little by the first owner, he passed away and the boat was put into dry storage until 2020 when she was purchased by the current owner.

Complete with a good quality road trailer and 2 pairs of oars.

An elegant rowing boat, suitable for either 1 or 2 rowers with space in the stern for a cox.

Length on deck                 15’1”

Beam                                    4’1”

Wooden Ships Comments on this Percy Mitchell Motor Launch

Built by Percy Mitchell of Mevagissey although the year of her build is not known.  Bought by the present shipwright owner in a poor state and rebuilt to her current gleaming condition.  First launched after the rebuild in 2022.

Using historical photos of other Mitchell boats, the topsides were raised forward to increase the internal volume, and a complete new wheelhouse built.  A new Vets 33hp diesel engine was fitted with all new systems and wiring.

The hull needed some plank and frame repairs but was generally fairly sound.

This launch has been finished to a very high standard and is perhaps the ideal family boat for summers afloat.  Her large aft cockpit is very spacious and safe with good lockers and seating.  The wheelhouse provides excellent shelter and very well proportioned so looks incredibly elegant.  The accommodation forward comprises a compact double berth, heads compartment and galley, enough for weekends aboard but also a warm dry space if the weather turns while afloat.  The galley has a gas stove, sink and a fridge to keep the beers cold.

She has a brand new Vetus 33hp diesel providing smooth reliable power, this boat is capable of coastal passages and can cruise happily at 6 knots.

An absolutely stunning and elegant motor launch in superb condition, thoroughly refitted to a professional standard and ready for next summer.

She comes with a twin axle road trailer and using a suitable vehicle, can be towed on the road making for easy and cost effective winter storage.

Length on Deck                 26’

Beam                                    9’

Draft                                      2’6”

Wooden Ships Comments on this New England Bass Boat

Built by Great River Boat Works of Mashpee, MA in 2002.  Based on the New England MacKenzie Cuttyhunk Bass Boats but built using modern wood/epoxy methods for a strong, light and low maintenance vessel.

Imported into the UK by the current owner and certified to RCR standards.  Certifying surveys carried out in 2022.

Designed as a fast fishing boat, she has rod holders and live bait wells in the bilge.  She does however make an excellent family boat, very stable, safe and with a lot of space, able to cruise at 17 knots very economically, she is great for summer exploration around the coast.  The sheltered space up forward gives somewhere dry to get out of the weather if needed.

She comes with a recent SBS 3000 road trailer so can easily be moved around if required.  All up towing weight of less than 3 tons.

The Steyr diesel engine is a modern light weight high revving diesel, parts are easily available and it is easily serviced and maintained.

A very unusual design this side of the Atlantic, she makes for a very practical family boat and really stands out for the crowd, so from someone looking for something that little bit special rather than the boring common RIB this could be just the ticket.

Length on Deck                 24’ 11”

Beam                                    7’6”

Draft                                      2’6”

Displacement                    2050kg

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.