Broads Cruiser
Lots of these sorts of craft in Norfolk, characterised by shoal draft,
huge rigs, and masts which lower quickly enough to "shoot"
bridges. This one owned by a chap who rang us in great distress one
day. We had just sent some red lead powder - to mix with putty for his
seams - and he'd opened the tub in his living room. Snag is he
dropped the stuff into a white deep-pile carpet. He rang us for some
more powder; I think the next phone call was to the carpet shop for an
urgent delivery before his wife returned!
Photo: Owner
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Grey Merlin
Built by David Still on a Roxanne hull, this boat flies. If I
have a few reservations on the look, I have none about the
performance. An interesting one-off.
Photo: Owner
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Romilly
The smaller of Nigel Irens' luggers, together with...
Photo: Peter Chesworth
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Roxanne,
arguably the most interesting modern traditional boats, if I make any
sense. Lightweight, modern materials are used to interpret an old
theme, and the performance is stunning. Currently built by Bridgend
Boat Company.
Photo: Nikos
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Sheila
One of Albert Strange's yawls, of which there are a goodly number still
afloat. A surprising number are still engineless, which leads to the
odd moment of fun for the owners, but they sail so well, it is not a
terminal handicap.
Photo: Mike Burn
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Norfolk Smuggler
The largest - at 25 ft - of the Norfolk Boatyards craft, designed by
Andrew Wolstenholme. More than a one foot longer Cornish Crabber,
they are capacious and comfortable. But they cost more, too!
As with all the Norfolk Boats, we did the custom metalwork in Bronze and
Galvanised steel.
Photo: Peter Chesworth
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Tradewind 25
Most of these end up with stainless fittings. Nothing wrong with
that, but it was nice to do the designers ( John Rock) own boat with
custom bronze fittings.
Photo: Peter Chesworth
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Sharpie
Nice to see these being built now and again in the UK. They are
much more seaworthy than European prejudices will allow, but it is a brave
chap who'd offer to do them on a commercial basis. This one is home
built, and nicely so.
Photo: Owner
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Yarmouth 23
Another interpretation of the small gaff cruiser, this one built in the
Isle of Wight by Yarmouth Marine Services. It has been very
successful to, 18 sold in the last 2 years is good going.
Photo: Peter Danby
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