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Hot-moulded 1940s and 50s Fairey dinghies at the Beale Park Boat Show

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Photos of a couple of hot-moulded 1940s and 50s Fairey Marine dinghies that turned up at the Beale Park Boat Show. The little paddler divides into two to fit in a car boot

Here are some photos from the Beale Park Boat Show for those who like curiosities. Once popular, Fairey’s hot-moulded dinghies built in the post-War era usually to Uffa Fox’s designs are rarely seen now. Plug the terms ‘Fairey’ and ‘Uffa Fox’ into the search gizmo at the upper left for intheboatshed.net posts on related topics.

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More boats from boatbuilder Nick Smith

Bamboo Viper, a 20-foot launch with a 10 hp petrol vintage British inboard engine

Nick Smith has sent some more photos of his boats to share with intheboatshed.net readers. Thanks Nick!

Nick’s a member of the Wooden Boatbuilder’s Trade Association, and you can read more about him here:
Nick Smith at the WBTA website

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Bumble at Beale Park (pictured here with Nick), and
at the Stuart Turner Centenary regatta last year

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Pilot gig Young Bristol launched with all due ceremony and pomp

Young Bristol

Win Cnoops of the Underfall Yard and the Slipway Collective has been in touch with some photos of the launch of the pilot gig we first saw in a half-built state at the Beale Park Boat Show. It certainly seems as if both the local dignitaries and rowers treated the event with all the reverence the beautifully built new boat deserved. Thanks Win!

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