Tag: boatbuilder

A cool new Andrew Woolstenholme motor launch from Win Cnoops’ Star Yachts

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Bristol 22 motor launch built by Win Cnoops at Star Yachts

Bristol 22 motor launch built by Win Cnoops at Star Yachts Bristol 22 motor launch built by Win Cnoops at Star Yachts Bristol 22 motor launch built by Win Cnoops at Star Yachts

Win Cnoops of new Bristol-based Star Yachts has written to tell us about a new boat, the Bristol 22.

He writes:

‘We had it in an unfinished state at the Southampton Boatshow, next to the Wooden Boatbuilding Trade Association stand, and now she is in the water, though still not completely finished.

‘Designed by Andrew Wolstenholme, she is strip planked and looks as sweet as anything. She is powered by a 27 hp Yanmar diesel at the moment, but the plan is to either add a Bellman electric drive or replace the whole unit with a Nanni or Beta hybrid.

‘Thanks to the exhibition showing we received a commission to build a 27ft version (not the one on the website), which, thanks to the longer length and the addition of a fixed windscreen, has a racier appearance. I’ll send you a preview of the design when it’s more worked out. We are very excited!

‘We are also two months in the build of a new Cornish gig for the new Clevedon Gig Club, so really it’s our best year ever, as far as work is concerned, and that in these meagre times. We must be doing some things right!’

‘Best wishes, Win’

Cheers Win. Well done to you and to Mr Wolstenholme, and do please keep us up to date with developments.

By the way, I understand that Win’s new venture Star Yachts does not mean the end for the Slipway Co-operative – it still exists but will focus on maintenance and repairs.

Contact Win at 0117 907 9938 or email win@staryachts.co.uk.

Marcus Lewis update: Fowey River Class dinghies, a St Mawes One-Design and a wooden sailing cruiser for sale

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Fowey River Dinghy 59

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Fowey River 59

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Fowey River 60

St Mawes One Design Saskia St Mawes One Design Saskia

St Mawes One Design Saskia

We’ve also received an update from Fowey boatbuilder Marcus Lewis, who is well known for building Fowey River Class dinghies.

‘Hi Gavin, hope all is well, just thought I would drop you a line with some pics to show what has been going on lately.

‘The two Fowey River Class dinghies are coming on. No. 59 has been timbered out with steamed green oak ribs and the seats and gunnwales are in, and we will soon be fitting the centreplate case. No. 60 is soon to have her mahogany sheer strake fitted (the rest of her planking is spruce), and then she will be timbered out.

‘Also arrived last week was a St Mawes One Design for a few small repairs after being damaged on her moorings in the gales. (See www.stmawesod.org.uk for more information.)

‘There are always one or two of these lovely little boats for sale. They were designed in 1923 and are raced mostly on the River Fal, in and around Falmouth and, obviously, at St Mawes!

‘I’ve also attached an advert [see below Ed]. This is an opportunity for someone to pick up a classic boat for very little – a Kings Cruiser. A friend of mine has owned this boat for quite a few years, and initially did a considerable amount of work, used her for a few years, but then laid her up, and now has to get rid of her. She probably needs quite of bit of work again now, but is worth an offer!

‘Thanks

‘Marcus’

Marcus can be reached at tel 07973 420568 and email marcus@fowey9.freeserve.co.uk

Kings Cruiser for sale

BBA student Jonathan Palmer wins a big photography prize

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Beer Lugger 2010 Winning Photo

Boat builder Jonathan Palmer has won a first prize in the traditional maritime skills in action section of a photographic competition sponsored by National Historic Ships and Classic Boat magazine.

Jon’s winning photograph (above) was taken in May at the Boat Building Academy workshops where he has been a student.

Titled Beer Lugger 2010, the photograph from the building of the new Beer boat Steadfast by students on Jon’s course. He caught the boat on camera as it was awaiting the frenzied process of hot nailing, in which copper nails are quickly hammered into freshly steamed timber ribs and riveted into place.

The prizes were awarded at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich – after the ceremony Jon apparently enjoyed a game of croquet and a very civilised afternoon tea. He says he will spend the prize money on tools for LP Boatworks, a company that he and fellow Boat Building Academy graduate Ben Larcombe have set up in Colyton, Devon. They plan to offer traditional and modern boat building, restoration and repairs.

Jon’s photo can also be seen in the November issue of Classic Boat or on the National Historic Ships website.

Positioning the copper nails before hot nailing Holding the ribs in postion while the nails are being hammered

Readying the copper nails before hot nailing; the hot nailing process itself