I have been a recreational sailor for many years, with a particular interest in small sailing craft; therefore much of the content of my 'blog' will be related to this subject.
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Botter Yacht
Are you looking for a houseboat with a good sailing performance? This one was for sale, but she was snapped up by somebody who is mooring her at Burnham-on-Crouch.
The advertisement* shows the 1920, 13.6 metres Botter in her previous colours. The boat I photographed is, without a doubt, the same one.
I just hope the sails being used to protect her from the elements are not her number one sails, because they will not survive long with that sort of treatment.
Incidentally, the winning boat** of the Transat 6.50 second leg, ‘Teamwork Evolution’, had a scow-shaped bow – nothing new there. They will be using leeboards next!
Text for the Day
John 5:24 ‘”Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.”’
Links
*Botter Yacht – sold £17,500
http://www.bowcrest.com/dutch-barge-specialists/index.php/dutch-barges/0200006-dutch-botter-yacht-13-60m-x-4-24m-17500/
**’Teamwork Evolution’ – Winner of the Transat 6.50 Second Leg
http://bills-log.blogspot.com/2011/11/teamwork-evolution-winner-of-transat.html
Open Botter Yacht – virtual image
http://www.hangsim.com/vs/images/downshots/botter.jpg
Restored Botter Yachts at Veere
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIwkPJQ_SpqXiZyj6V8tjjSepd9SgmLoriv8w6RsnQF9EsU_sgIKTUPovjDZc2x1jYtkhSZeccrAc12ol_NBjiQZLEVjZ2RAEQr-hrkG3xjGn6ib0H82IQ7AHCrD1VRxhnkvE/s1600/Restored+botters+in+Veere.jpg
Traditional restored Botter Yacht
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5B81U7M5wgtvr4yUHUGAirNlO5oXAgYezjddnh7arHjpDV2SQeydddIymhzXBEJ9yS-DMiTxzPd12_OkxX0H2nC4d6QxYDXbHsNgUC3vL4tV2KZR0o2DEJsHcQlaiUqDX3SE/s1600/Traditional+sail+on+the+Veersemeer.jpg
Zaanse Botter for Sale £30,220
http://houseboats.apolloduck.co.uk/feature.phtml?id=201237
Botter Yacht for Sale – Euros 72,500
http://www.noblemarine.co.uk/boatsforsale/boat/140127/
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