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[ad name=”intheboatshed-post”] Lisa at the mouth of the Yealm Nick Smith has just sent me these photos of motor launch Lisa at the mouth of the Yealm on the day she was launched. Read all about her here. If you don’t already know him, Nick comes from Devon, learned boatbuilding the traditional way and specialises … Continue reading “Nick Smith motor launch Lisa at sea”
Lisa on the water for the first time opposite the Ship Inn at Noss Mayo, Devon, 29th April 2009 West Country-style motor launch Lisa built by Nick Smith for the landlord of the Ship Inn was launched on the 29th April at Noss Mayo, in Devon. Nick describes the event: ‘It was a low-key launch … Continue reading “West country style motor launch Lisa is launched in Devon”
Lisa is on her trailer, waiting for her varnish to harden. Now she’s out of the workshop, it’s nice to finally see photos where the photographer can step back and get a much clearer and generally better view. Built by traditional boat builder Nick Smith