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An outstanding new build from traditional boat builder Nick Smith

Introducing… boat builder Nick Smith’s latest head-turning build, Isla, a motor launch with a strikingly harmonious cuddy. For comparison, some of these shots also show the 16ft Mona Louise, which came out of the workshop back in July. Next time you find yourself saying ‘they don’t make ’em like that anymore’ – well, some do. Thanks for the photos … Continue reading “An outstanding new build from traditional boat builder Nick Smith”

Nick Smith Clovelly picarooner hull for sale

West Country boatbuilder Nick Smith tells me that this carvel-built Clovelly picarooner hull constructed last year is for sale. Here’s the story from Nick: ‘I planked and framed this carvel hull a year ago, for a customer who changed his mind. It’s 3/4 inch Douglas fir on New Forest oak, and all copper fastened of course. I … Continue reading “Nick Smith Clovelly picarooner hull for sale”

Nick Smith motor launch Mona Louise emerges glistening into the light

The pretty 16ft West Country-style motor launch Mona Louise has emerged from Salcombe-trained traditional boat builder Nick Smith’s workshop. Intheboatshed.net has been following her progress  as she’s been built over the past few weeks. He hasn’t got much more to say just now – after 1088 man-hours working on one boat and especially all that varnishing I’d … Continue reading “Nick Smith motor launch Mona Louise emerges glistening into the light”