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Stowing fenders on wood runabout9/4/2023 Full details of the construction are available in the surveyors report. This was then plastered in one hit with a carefully calculated cement mix and after going hard was kept wet for 30 days in order for the cement to cure properly. 2011 survey available.Ĭonstructed of steel reinforced ferro cement with 10mm rat tail steel rod over laid with galvanise mesh to create the armature. The mainsail can be set by one person and the winches make for easy handling of the headsail sheets.Ĭurrently ashore for the winter. In recent years she has been sailed in coastal waters around the English Channel, quite often single handed, proving that she is an easily handled boat. She is never going to be a race winning yacht, but her strength, weight and solidity mean she is a superb blue water cruising boat that will look after her crew through any weather. The large beam of this boat means there is a vast amount of space in the interior and the decks are large and clear making it very easy to work on deck. From the reports it is evident that hull is still in very sound condition with many years life left in her. The same surveyor has regularly inspected the boat since her launch so there is a comprehensive description of her condition from the day the keel was laid down until today. The build was overseen by Cornish surveyor David Cox at every stage to ensure the armature was correctly assembled, the proper materials were used and that the plastering was carried out in the correct manner. The builders were experienced professionals in working with ferro cement and had built a number of yachts previously all with great success. Wooden Ships Comments on this Colin Archer type Gaff cutterīuilt at Gweek Quay boatyard between 19 by Ferro and Skua Marine to a design inspired by the Colin Archer yachts of Scandinavia.
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