clinker boat under construction, dragon with new cedar deck, solid cherry unit, large solid cherry

clinker boat under construction, dragon with new cedar deck, solid cherry unit, large solid cherry
We handcraft beautiful wooden boats and furniture.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Castletownshend Ette looking for a new owner


 Muckette was built by us in 2007, to the specifications of the original Castletownshend Ette class: 16' long, 5'10" beam, 9" draught, 4' with centreboard.
Only materials of very high standard were used during her construction:
Mahogany planking on oak ribs,
Laminated oak keel
Solid 12mm stainless steel hinging centreplate with silicon bronze winch.
Fastenings: copper nails and silicon bronze screws.

Price: €18,000 ( contact us at ruiandanke@gmail.com , or 0868243073)

Muckette has won numerous regattas in her class, including Glandore Classic regatta and at the Baltimore Wooden boat festival.

As are all the Castletownshend Ettes, she is a very seaworthy boat, most suitable for exploring the islands and coastline of West Cork.
The Ette class is alive and active, offering numerous opportunities to compete within the fleet throughout the sailing season.


Muckette during her construction in 2007
Muckette racing at Glandore Classic 2011


Tuesday, April 16, 2013

New Sole Boards for Jane Paul


 It is quite challenging to fit soleboards on a yacht that's not even at your yard! A lot of time was spent making templates on the boat to minimize the travelling between our workshop and the boat, which is 6 miles away!
The panels are all removable allowing for easy inspection and maintenance. They are held in place by flush-fitting brass turnbuttons ( obtained from http://www.toplicht.de/en/  - a fantastic online shop for traditional boat hardware).
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