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Stuart M Roy
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Stuart M Roy
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Beale Park Boat Show - June 2004
With just one boat show being organised for 2004 in the Thames valley, the Beale Park Boat Show was able to attract a record number of 140 exhibitors for the three day event held in June.
The range of interests covered was wider than ever before and ranged from traditional wooden boats to restored classics, as well as covering cruising dinghies and small boats of all types for use in most waterways from canals to the open sea. Clearly a show mounted by enthusiasts for enthusiasts, there was plenty to see and something for everyone.
Most of the workmanship visible on the traditional wooden craft was to the highest standards, as shown on the hull of this long keeled sailing yacht (1) of mahogany planking on steamed oak frames with traditional riveted fastenings.
This attractive varnished double ender (2) was being exhibited by a Scottish builder and has the 45 degree raked stern post of the traditional scaffie workboats.
Although built in relatively modern materials of plywood and epoxy, this charming little trailer-sailer (3) by Harwich Boatcraft has enormous character and will undoubtedly bring a lot of joy to her lucky owner.
The yacht designs by Albert Strange (1855-1917) have been very well regarded over the years by sailors and yachting writers. This pretty canoe-sterned yawl (4) built to a design by Strange could be considered as an example of the quintessential small cruising boat of late Victorian Britain.
A beautiful wooden dayboat (5) brought to the Show from Holland also came with its own launching crane mounted on the road trailer - who needs a launching ramp? Over the years many naval cadets and sea scouts have taken their first steps afloat in a 27ft naval whaler (6). Few examples exist now but this one must be one of the very best.
On the lake inside the showground there were some fine groups of classic boats exhibited by clubs such as the Dinghy Cruising Association. This group (7) includes an original Silhouette, Lysander and West Wight Potter.
The range of interests covered was wider than ever before and ranged from traditional wooden boats to restored classics, as well as covering cruising dinghies and small boats of all types for use in most waterways from canals to the open sea. Clearly a show mounted by enthusiasts for enthusiasts, there was plenty to see and something for everyone.
Most of the workmanship visible on the traditional wooden craft was to the highest standards, as shown on the hull of this long keeled sailing yacht (1) of mahogany planking on steamed oak frames with traditional riveted fastenings.
This attractive varnished double ender (2) was being exhibited by a Scottish builder and has the 45 degree raked stern post of the traditional scaffie workboats.
Although built in relatively modern materials of plywood and epoxy, this charming little trailer-
The yacht designs by Albert Strange (1855-
A beautiful wooden dayboat (5) brought to the Show from Holland also came with its own launching crane mounted on the road trailer -
On the lake inside the showground there were some fine groups of classic boats exhibited by clubs such as the Dinghy Cruising Association. This group (7) includes an original Silhouette, Lysander and West Wight Potter.
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