I saw this gaff cutter at Titchmarsh Marina. I believe she
is a replica GRP smack. Her topsides appear to be rather too smooth for painted
wood, because there are no signs of caulking between planking. She has a stout
bowsprit, but the girth of her yard and boom seem inadequate for the forces
they may have to bear, especially with a severe gybe. Likewise, her chainplates
are not robust enough for a genuine working boat. She has the scantlings of
yacht, rather than a smack. Now, I could be wrong in all of this, but that’s
the impression I have.
Links
East Coast Old Gaffers Association
Tyrell and Young, 27ft Gaff Cutter for Sale £24,000
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