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[ad name=”intheboatshed-post”] Lisa’s getting nearer and nearer – but she still some way from being finished Hampshire traditional boatbuilder Nick Smith has kindly sent some more photos of Lisa, the 17ft motor launch he’s currently building. At first glance she might look as if she’s close to completion – but, as he explains, there’s still … Continue reading “Nick Smith makes still more progress on the motor launch Lisa”
[ad name=”intheboatshed-post”] 17ft launch Lisa, built by Nick Smith Christchurch, Hampshire traditional boatbuilder Nick Smith is currently working on a 17ft motor launch, Lisa, and has been sending us photos from time to time. If you’d like to see all our posts about Nick Smith’s work, click here and scroll down the page. Nick, who … Continue reading “Boatbuilder Nick Smith makes progress on the 17ft clinker motor launch Lisa”
[ad name=”intheboatshed-post”] Nick Smith’s latest build Lisa gets her ribs While we were away, professional boatbuilder Nick Smith sent us this brief update on his current commission, a 17ft launch to be called Lisa. Here’s his note to me about it – I love the human touches, and the sense of a continuing tradition in … Continue reading “17ft clinker-built launch Lisa gets framed-out”