Wooden Drascombe

Name: 'Kathleen'

Type: One-off based on a Lugger

Builder: John Elliott

Year: 1980

Owner: Peter Vigors-Evans

Quote from Peter:-

"A special version of a cruising Drascombe Lugger built by John Elliott of Yealmpton in 1980, from epoxy glued marine ply with hardwood trim, rubbing strakes and Sampson posts. The hull has more freeboard than a standard Lugger, a ballasted keel and winched centre plate. The gaff rigged mainsail and large mizzen are both set on booms and have reefing points. There is a roller reefing staysail and a furling foresail set on a bowsprit. The cabin has two cushioned berths, a galley and a chart table."

Another quote from Peter:- "A special version of a Drascombe Lugger, built by John Elliott as a bare lugger hull, with an addtional plank to give more freeboard. This was at the request of the original owner, a Mr Smith, Antiques dealer from Penge, London. He wanted this because he wanted to build a cabin with more headroom and wanted protection from the wash of the bigger boats on the Thames."

Last updated: 4 September, 2007

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