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[ad name=”intheboatshed-post”] The first of the two Blue Moons built by Cem Gur and colleagues in Turkey is launched. This one is going to an owner in Greece. Designed by Thomas Gillmer, the Blue Moon is such an attractive boat that even my kids are oohing and aahing over the pictures! For more Blue Moon … Continue reading “Turkish Blue Moon launch photos”
[ad name=”intheboatshed-post”] Newly built Blue Moon at Cem Gur’s boatyard in Turkey. As usual, click on the images for an enlarged photograph Fans of Thomas Gillmer’s Blue Moon design based on the traditional Falmouth quay punt will be pleased the boat is being built again, in Turkey. See the builder’s website at http://www.classicboats-turkiye.com . For … Continue reading “Some more photos of a Blue Moon being built in Turkey”
[ad name=”intheboatshed-post”] The many fans of Thomas Gillmer’s Blue Moon design should stop for a moment to take a glance at the latest photos of the two Blue Moons currently being built in Turkey. Even in the slightly cramped workshop, the classic, wholesome quality of the design’s hull is clear. See the builder’s website at … Continue reading “Two Blue Moons being built by Classic Boat Turkiye – latest photos”