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I did wonder how you knew! We seem to have a lot of forum boats in the yard at the moment.

We’ve one slot in November this year, but I’ve sent off two quotes this week, so hopeful of filling it soon… book is already open for next year.

A fore cabin being called a “potters cabin” is my pet hate!

https://www.hmssurveys.co.uk I use HMS Surveys a lot, very meticulous and easy to work with.

Given how clean the hull looks, I'd guess that it has had the blasting and 2-pack treatment.

Any with any recent knowledge of how much these boats cost to re-build will know that James is absolutely spot on with his comments here. This boat would interest me far more than any other Historic Boat that has been on the market recently as you can clearly see that the work has been done so well and will be a great base for a fully converted boat.

Yes, as well as doing repairs and maintenance work we have a hull in production and two bespoke fit-outs on Wilson hulls.

Really... otherwise I wasted £3 on a fathers day card last week! 😆

My Dad is still alive and kicking! As was Ian Kemp when I spoke to him last Christmas!

If I were buying a boat I would be asking Vladimir at HMS SURVEYS - Quality marine surveys from qualified marine surveyor to undertake it for me. Great guy and incredibly thorough.

I've not got much left, supply issues! I think all I have is one top plate, a few grates, protection plates, legs and oven shelves.

And they are also absolutely lovely guys that really care about their product.

You also have to consider that we are navigating a muddy ditch... Not that I am saying I'm not for progress at all, I'm all for it. I just favour tried, tested and good quality.

Yes, it's something we do as standard. Also done traditionally as seen on my old Josher when we had her in the workshop...

We're hanging in there, flying the flag for the trad hulls, this one is nearing completion at Glascote...