New Classic

I spotted this a couple of weeks ago from the shore in Hamble, but it may have been there much longer as we've been so busy at the end of 2025 we have hardly been to Hamble for weeks if not months.

Taking the opportunity for a couple of pics while rowing down and in fantastic sunlight. I didn't get a chance to read her name, the tide was running full spring flood so it was really hard to get close enough, control the boat and take photos.

 Subsequently had a chat with the owner interrupting him while working on deck, the boat was built for the Norfolk Broads so shallow draft, a centerboard and a large rig and sail area suitable for the inland conditions. Construction began in 1924 and launched in 1925 so just over a 100 years old, the construction is all teak which probably goes some way toward her condition.

The outboard is a temporary measure used only for maneuvering in light conditions, the owner is working on a replacement engine, originally built without one, a previously installed engine needs complete replacement.

There's a lot of TLC needed fortunately the base construction is sound and should be a stunning boat once the work is done. That large rig will probably be useful around the Solent in light summer breeze.