Today's assignment was at Upton Dyke at Anne Whelptons Boat Yard Surveying this Seamaster 813. The Broker acting for the sale was Pam at Broadland Yacht Brokers.
This boat was designed by John Welsh and a departure from in-house developments. The medium to shallow V hull together with a long shallow keel allowed for an easily handling cruiser.
Several other manufactures used Seamaster moulding to produce their own versions. This includes Ardvark Aird marine and latterly Bounty Boats. Im sure the hull is still used today by Viking 26 with their 26ft widebeam.
The craft also has a square foredeck to offer more space. This model has a particular emphasis on reducing production costs, over 400 of these boats were made.
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| Lifting her out at Upton Dyke ready for inspection |
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| Love this classic wooden wheel... |
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| The factory built boat was unique in having through standing V berth configuration forward but with the shower toilet compartment extending across the width of the boat. A conventional dinette and galley area is further aft. |
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The engine installation vary enormously from single petrol shaft drive to twin diesel. This example had a single BMC Thornycroft 1.5 diesel. Some models also had Volvo petrols with outdrives.
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