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Whilst shopping in an antique store years ago I bought a small wooden boat.
It just a skosh under 8ft tip to tail. Has that "handmade by someone's grandfather" look about it. Shiny and glossy bristol, but I have had her in a corner in my living room in my land residence for years now.
It has all brass hardware and a small brass plate for motor mount on transom. Flat bottom with great look to her... but shes only 8ft.
Inside floor and joints have been glassed in. A confident little boat. But just so pretty I have just kept her as decoration. Always gets a ton of comments about how well made it looks.
So here is my question...
She would match so perfectly on my top deck in back. Matches my brightwork just beautifully. I do have a hoist and everyone is telling me to use her in service.
I stick mainly around the SF bay and inland waterways. So waters are generally calm between boat and marina.
But would YOU use a wooden 8ft for a dinghy?
Im curious what others think about such a small fish in service.
It just a skosh under 8ft tip to tail. Has that "handmade by someone's grandfather" look about it. Shiny and glossy bristol, but I have had her in a corner in my living room in my land residence for years now.
It has all brass hardware and a small brass plate for motor mount on transom. Flat bottom with great look to her... but shes only 8ft.
Inside floor and joints have been glassed in. A confident little boat. But just so pretty I have just kept her as decoration. Always gets a ton of comments about how well made it looks.
So here is my question...
She would match so perfectly on my top deck in back. Matches my brightwork just beautifully. I do have a hoist and everyone is telling me to use her in service.
I stick mainly around the SF bay and inland waterways. So waters are generally calm between boat and marina.
But would YOU use a wooden 8ft for a dinghy?
Im curious what others think about such a small fish in service.
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