Marcus Lewis yard news – including a nice Wattie-built rowing boat

Fowey boatbuilder Marcus Lewis has been in touch with news from his boatyard – including a sweet little Wattie-built rowing boat of just 13ft – so sweet that I wonder whether its hull has been measured for offsets for future use. Here’s what he has to say: ‘Apart from the usual laying up and bits … Continue reading “Marcus Lewis yard news – including a nice Wattie-built rowing boat”

Marcus Lewis dinghy for sale – and a Percy Mitchell tosher too

     Fowey boat builder Marcus Lewis has this newly built 11ft clinker-built rowing dinghy for sale. The handsome little boat is based on a tender to the sailing yacht Veronique owned by Colonel Treffry, of Place near Fowey in the 1930s. It is planked in spruce, with steamed oak timbers, mahogany top strake and seats, and will … Continue reading “Marcus Lewis dinghy for sale – and a Percy Mitchell tosher too”

Fowey boat builder Marcus Lewis restores a classic Uffa King National 12 racing dinghy

        Marcus Lewis spent some of his summer renovating this splendid Uffa King National 12 dinghy Fowey boat builder Marcus Lewis sent over this collection of photos showing some of the things he’s been working on during the summer of 2012, including this magnificent Uffa King National 12 class racing dinghy. Here’s what … Continue reading “Fowey boat builder Marcus Lewis restores a classic Uffa King National 12 racing dinghy”