You may remember an earlier post in my BLOG about this classic wooden craft
from the 1950s. 'White Heron' has been undergoing planking works to the hull at Brooms Boats. I had a return visit yesterday to see how things were going. Its nearly time for her to go back into the water now. She has been in the Broom family from new. Her new owners may well take her down to the Thames.
The interior has been little changed since she was built, so retains the original character & quality of build.
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The interior has been little changed since she was built, so retains the original character & quality of build.
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| Iroko is a very durable wood; it does not require regular treatment with oil or varnish when used on the topsides. It is almost as durable as teak, although it does not have the same stability. |
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I love this boat.
ReplyDeleteInteresting to see pictures of this kind of work. We bought Perrapin in 2009. She is the very last of the Commanders and incidentally Brooms last ever wooden boat. We brought her to the Thames and are looking forward to seeing White Heron out and about, maybe at the Trad Boat Rally at Henley in July?
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