Nick Smith’s latest project – she gets engine beds, seat mountings, and a name

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Nick Smith motor launch Bella

Bella being fitted out

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Aft thwart and after laid deck; templating for aft thwart; midships thwart knees going in

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Sorting prop shaft angle; longitudinal engine bed fitting; beds and engine template

West Country-style boatbuilder Nick Smith has sent in these more photos showing how his current project is progressing. He also reports that she now has a name, Bella, which I must say seems very fitting. No more calling this lady Bamboo Viper II!

For more posts at intheboatshed.net on this project, click here; here, here and here.

Nick comes from Devon, learned boatbuilding the traditional way and specialises in new builds in clinker and carvel for sail, motor and rowing power from 8ft to 28ft with a special emphasis on West Country style and design, and also takes on repairs and refits from 25ft to 50ft. These days he’s based in Hampshire, and can be contacted by email at nick_smith_boatbuilder@yahoo.com and by phone on phone on 07786 693370.

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