Im offering a half share in my latest Half Decker 'Black Bess'. Please email me at steventruss1@aol.com for more information. A mooring in Horning is also available.
General Specification
Keel : Fin
Designer : Ernest Woods of Horning
Builder : Ernest Woods of Horning
LOD : 7.01m (23ft 0in)
Beam : 2.03m (6ft 8in)
Draft : 0.91m (3ft 0in)
Construction
Built in 1930's
Wood carvel construction
Mahogany over oakwood timbers
Distinctive black hull
Recent new keel and stainless steel keel bolts
Varnished deck, transom and cockpit
Wintered ashore annually
Last surveyed 2015
Rigging & Sails
Gaff rig
Timber mast (hollow) & spars
Mainsail (good serviceable condition)
3 x jibs (good serviceable condition)
Outboard bracket
No outboard motor included in sale
Equipment
Summer cover
Winter cover
Quant pole
Remarks
Considered to be one of Ernest Woods' finest half deckers,
and probably one of the largest on the Broads, "Black Bess" was
privately commissioned as a 'one off'. She has the lines of a stretched White
Boat, and her three hull drawings and a sail plan are currently housed in the
archives at the Museum of the Broads in Stalham (available for viewing on
request). She was this year's winner at the Hickling Regatta (2015). She is a very quick boat and perfectly balanced for both
racing and pleasure cruising. In excellent and very original
condition for her age, she is a real survivor, with great charm and character.
Half share: £4500.
