“Rebuilt” 1952 Martham Boats Half Decker with Trailer

• Wood carvel construction
• Varnished mahogany (full length planks) on oak
• Totally restored c. 2011-2016 by boatbuilder Phillip Peake for his own use
• Essentially all new at time of restoration, barring ballast, keel, mast and spars, tiller and perhaps 2 timbers at the bow
• New centreplate and rudder c. 2016
• Lifting Keel – 0.76m (2ft 6in) when lowered. 0.46m (1ft 6in) when lifted
• Originally built as one of a class of two (both believed to still be sailing on the Broads)
• Wintered ashore annually

• 2hp Johnson 2-stroke outboard
• Side mounted stainless steel outboard bracket (cost £250 when new)
• Tiller steering

• Gunter rig
• Varnished wood mast and spars
• All standing rigging renewed c. 2016
• Main sheet, main sheet pulleys and jib sheets
• Set of White Boat sails
• Spare set of sails
• 2 x storm jibs
• New boom June 2026, costing £2000
• New aluminium YBOD (White Boat) gaff jaws installed 2024

• Trailer in very good condition (used only for winter storage under current ownership)
• Cover (c. 2016 by Stormforce, designed for wild camping)
• 2 x winter tarpaulins, (one new, costing approx.£100)
• Seat cushions
• 13ft quant pole (good condition)
• 2 x mast/boom crutches (high and low)
• Boat hook
• Paddle
• 14lb mudweight
• 2 x rhond anchors
• 2 x mooring ropes, plus 2 x shorter mooring lines with clips
• Various fenders

In hire with the original builder until the mid 1990s. This Broads half decker’s first private owner was the now vendor who purchased the boat for a second time 10 years ago. Immediately prior to the vendor’s re-purchase, she was totally rebuilt to a very high standard over the course of some 5 years or so by Phillip Peake, a very well respected local boatbuilder, at the time intended for his own personal use.

Jamesia is currently ashore for the winter season  at a very desirable northern Broads location. Included in the sail is a trailer, recent sails, rigging and cover (offering occasional overnight wild camping opportunities!), This beautiful half decker offers an all but unique option to anyone looking for a traditional Broads day sailer. Sadly offered for sale due to the purchase of a larger Broads yacht.

The owner remarks that due to the shallow draft of the lifting keel she is ideal for sailing all over Hickling Broad without touching the bottom. Additionally, with a westerly or easterly wind she can sail all the way along The Waxham Cut to the end and back, which the owner enjoyed this Summer

Since her rebuild the only maintenance she has required is painting, varnishing and anti-fouling. Her bilges are always dry apart from slight ingress from water dripping down her mast. The apron which attaches to the camping cover protects the hull from sun damage meaning the hull only requires varnishing every few years

Please note: As an open boat with no fixed fuel or electrical systems, this half decker is exempt from the Boat Safety Scheme.

MOORING: It’s understood that a mooring may be available to the purchaser by separate negotiation (direct with the mooring owner) at the vessel’s current northern Broads location.