Wooden Drascombe

Name: Ma-Belle 3

Type: Lugger

Builder: John and Doug Elliott

Year: 1974

Owners: Jonathan and Benjamin Mitchell

Quote from Cecil Mitchell:-

"Just picked up a wooden lugger and thought you may be interested. What is interesting is that I have a folder containing all the letters sent from John to the original owner- a Mr R G Blair of Edinburgh - from the time the boat was orderedin Feb'74 to completion in August 74. The letters are all hand written and show how concerned the builder was that his client should be completely happy with the boat, so unlike modern methods of selling. He continues to write and offer advice up to Aug '75 giving full details on how to complete the painting and fit various parts. The owner saved £99 by taking the boat unpainted; masts rough planed; spars ready for varnishing and floor boards rough cut. The invoice shows the boat cost £585 +vat but extras including engine and trailer make the final invoice £929.85 inc vat. The name of the boat was Dulcinea. She was insured by a Mrs Wooley as 'Beetle' from '96-'99 and I purchased her from a chap yesterday when she was called 'Swallow'. "

Last updated: 12 November, 2008

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