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Nick Smith 16ft traditional West Country motor launch receives her engine

[ad name=”intheboatshed-post”] 16ft traditional West Country motor launch Lisa receives her engine Hampshire-based boatbuilder Nick Smith has just sent me these photos of his current motor launch building project Louise as she has her engine put in place. Here’s what he says: ‘Louise now has her engine fitted, her decks laid and her middle thwart … Continue reading “Nick Smith 16ft traditional West Country motor launch receives her engine”

Napoleon’s own rowing boat

[ad name=”intheboatshed-post”] Views of Napoleon’s famous canot at the Musee de la Marine, Paris. Truly a boat fit for an emperor! On entering the Paris Musée de la Marine, the first thing the visitor sees is Napoleon’s wonderful canot – and it hits you right between the eyes. The gilding is fantastic, even down to … Continue reading “Napoleon’s own rowing boat”