I have managed to locate another old Half Decker and have been lucky enough to acquire her for restoration. She was built in Cica 1910 by Ernest Woods & Newstead of Cantley on the Norfolk Broads. She is 19’ in length and 6’3” beam with a lifting centre plate/ keel. She has a lug rig ( one large sail) and is a clinker construction some of which appears to be Oak. She needs some work but her sail is in excellent condition. If anyone recognisers her or has any information on her history please drop me a line.
Very interesting - could be similar to this one (Falcon) http://www.flickr.com/photos/supine39/4206923212/in/photostream/ ?
ReplyDeleteYes Sue... Falcon does have a more attractive stern though ... more tumblehome.
ReplyDeleteAlert is a bit squarer….
Still lovely though - will be interested to see her back in the water. Keep us posted on progress.
ReplyDeleteSue... i saw Falcon at Anne Whelptons yard last week... she is gorgeous, but not like 'Alert' as she is carvel construction not clinker... gorgeous boat though...
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