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Harrison Butler 3-tonner for sale on eBay
Harrison Butler 3-tonner Wee Bess
Wee Bess is a 1932, 3-ton auxiliary sailing yacht built by R J Prior & Sons of Burnham-On-Crouch to Harrison-Bulter’s 1911 Memory design. She’s up for sale on eBay and really needs someone to care for her. Thank you to John Hesp for spotting her!
She’s 21ft 6in by 6ft 2in beam by 4ft 6in draft, and I think she’s cute beyond words. Construction is copper fastened 1in pitch-pine planking on oak frames, with all-teak upperworks and cockpit, and a laid pine deck. She has a lead keel and internal lead trimming ballast, and forged iron floors and knees.
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4 Comments »Boat plans and books of plans, Boatbuilders and restorers, Cruising yachts, Equipment and boats for sale, Restoration and repair, Small boats, Traditional carvel, Uncategorized
Philip Oliver Jul 15th 2009 at 12:57 pm 1
Can you please let me know where this little boat can be viewed? I am in Suffolk.
Gavin Atkin Jul 15th 2009 at 10:21 pm 2
If you click on the link on the post it will take you to the eBay page, and from there you should be able to get in touch with the owner.
Gav
Hugh Jul 30th 2009 at 04:15 pm 3
Let me put in a big big plug for this boat. I am an owner of Memory’s sister boat Fleetwing built in 1913. She will make a lovely refit.
I would be interested to hear from anyone who buys her.
All the best
Hugh
Mark Jordan Aug 6th 2009 at 02:39 pm 4
Mesaage for Hugh
I see you have a Fleetwing 1913.
Would you mind giving me a call on 01932 562 900 to discuss Wee Bess.
I need to very quickly pick your brains on something.
Regards
Mark