1920 Ernest Woods Half Decker
General Specification
Construction
- Wood construction
- Built by Ernest Woods at Cantley, Norfolk
- Believed to be one of three half deckers built to same design; Avocet and Mayflower (lugsail) being the other two
- Total length including bowsprit 6.1m (20ft)
- Bowsprit lengthened to resolve weather helm problems
- Bright varnished (12 coats) Mahogany on Oak
- Recent extensive restoration including hull, mast and spars (stripped back to bare wood, ribs and planks replaced as required, all seams re-caulked)
- Original lifting keel (for access to wet sheds at Hickling) replaced with fixed keel 2001 due to extensive rot
- New rudder 2002
- Wintered ashore for last 10+ years
- Last surveyed 1996
Mechanical & Electrical
- No engine
Rigging & Sails
- Gaff rig
- Original light weight hollow spars
- Mainsail
- 2 x jibs
- Cruising sail area 230sqft
- Racing sail area 260sqft
Equipment
- Road trailer (unbraked)
- Cover
- Warps
- Mud weight
- Paddle
Remarks:
This beautiful half decker has been maintained to a high standard and is believed to have had only five owners from new. She is understood to sail well, especially in light airs. Currently lying afloat.
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