I was looking forward to this morning. An Insurance Survey and Valuation and a visit to Belaugh Boats. A yard well known for their quality workmanship. There’s only a handful of yards left on the Broads with this type of experience when it comes to renovating classic wooden boats. They have big plans for the years ahead with a new team... watch this space!
This was the boat in question today.... just take a look.
In the1950s and 60s, Ripplecraft produced a fleet of very distinctive craft. Most were centre cockpit with a raised bow. There are still several around on the Norfolk Broads as private craft. ‘Broadland Lapwing’ is one of these vessels and is now almost at the end of a very expensive and substantial refitting programme which has been ongoing for the past eight years. There has been full assistance from Belaugh Boats who have un-doubtably employed some very good craftsmen over the years, who have reconstructed the vessel as something of a prestigious Motor Boat.
Simply stunning. You wont miss her out on the river.... and if you get a chance step on-board and check out the quality. Must be one of the best. Here is what she looked like before!
This was the boat in question today.... just take a look.
In the1950s and 60s, Ripplecraft produced a fleet of very distinctive craft. Most were centre cockpit with a raised bow. There are still several around on the Norfolk Broads as private craft. ‘Broadland Lapwing’ is one of these vessels and is now almost at the end of a very expensive and substantial refitting programme which has been ongoing for the past eight years. There has been full assistance from Belaugh Boats who have un-doubtably employed some very good craftsmen over the years, who have reconstructed the vessel as something of a prestigious Motor Boat.
Simply stunning. You wont miss her out on the river.... and if you get a chance step on-board and check out the quality. Must be one of the best. Here is what she looked like before!
