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In all the gloom at this time of year, it’s great to hear the cheery news that Marcus Lewis is building two of his splendid 15ft Fowey River dinghies down at his workshop. Here’s what he says: ‘Hi Gavin – You’ve had some good posts lately! Just thought I would drop you a line … Continue reading “Marcus Lewis builds two more Fowey River dinghies”
Fowey, Cornwall boat builder Marcus Lewis has sent in some photos of his latest project, a 14ft Mayflower dinghy that he’s currently building to take to the Southampton Boat Show. Mayflowers, which are gunter-rigged and have steel centreplates, were formerly made in Plymouth by Skentlebery’s. If this sounds like the boat you’re looking … Continue reading “Marcus Lewis makes progress with Mayflower dinghy to be shown at the Southampton Boat Show”
Fowey boat builder Marcus Lewis has got in touch to show us these photos (top) of the latest clinker-built Fowey River sailing dinghy that he has built. ‘This is number 61 in the long established local class. It was built in the spring and launched a couple of weeks ago. ‘Named Puffling, she is built of … Continue reading “Marcus Lewis builds a new clinker-built Fowey River sailing dinghy”