Beautiful boats and an inspiring underlying story – even if it does have more than a touch of Hollywood style sentimentality about it.
Thanks for the link Hans-Christian Rieck!
Tag: wooden boat
Modern-built Victorian racing cutter Integrity impresses at the Southampton Boat Show
Chris Partridge was mightily impressed by the Stirling & Son-built 43ft gentleman’s racing cutter named Integrity at the Southampton Boat Show, and took these photos.
‘The boat is really lovely, superb craftsmanship and materials and supremely stylish with it. I definitely can’t afford to buy Integrity, but now I really want one of Stirling’s little rowing boats. Even for one of them, Ernie will have to oblige, however… ‘
Rowing for Pleasure weblogger Chris normally responds to sailing boats in a measured kind of way – for him a boat without oars is something of a missed opportunity, so this is pretty high praise.
I guess he must also have been impressed with what I think must be the poshest jakes ever seen afloat.
Integrity is for sale through brokers Sandeman Yacht Company – do check the company’s sales details as they include a stunning set of photos.
Many thanks for the photos Chris.
I should mention that Stirlings supply sets of plans for many of the craft they build.
Classic 18ft Harry Feltham dinghy for sale by the River Fowey
River Fowey boat builder and restorer Marcus Lewis has written in to report that he’s spotted an 18ft clinker-build sailing boat for sale close to his own premises. Here’s what he says:
‘Hi Gavin: I was doing a small job at the St Winnow boatyard on the River Fowey, and spotted this 18ft or so centreplate dinghy, the ownership of which has just passed to the proprietors.
‘Built by Harry Feltham of Portsmouth, it doesnt look in bad condition. It needs some tender loving care, but the buoyancy bags inside are still inflated, a compass still installed, and there is a mast, though I’m not sure about sails. The owners of the boatyard want to sell her, and I shouldn’t think she would be very expensive – and someone could pick up a classic boat at a good price.
‘I dont know if she is a class? maybe someone out there knows more?
‘She needs to be snapped up before a season out the water on a trailer (in the baking sunshine we are bound to get) wont do her any favours.
‘If anyone’s interested, they should contact St Winnow Yachts on 01208 872327.’
Thanks Marcus! Let’s hope she catches someone’s eye.