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11 1/2ft Bucks Ledge Lugger

This is the boat on which new build Lily is based. Her age is unknown but she is quite possibly around 100 years old. Heavily built with 5/8'' thick oak planking and Grown Oak frames, she was designed to work off the rocky beach at Bucks Mills, North Devon.

She requires renewing of some planking and framing aswell as other non original pieces. However, focus will be kept on preserving as much of the original boat by repairing rather than replacing deteriorated pieces when possible.

The photo of her was supplied by the Braund Family of Bucks Mills, her original owners.

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Percy Mitchell Launch Aquarius (For Sale POA)

Built in 1971 for a customer in Par who wanted a hull made up to be fitted out by himself.
She is excellent order and is being refitted to bring her to top condition.
.Aquarius is an excellent day boat, ideal for pottering on rivers or coastal work, as well as coming with her own trailer.
Planked in Iroko on oak frames, refit work has largely been cosmetic, with her skin and structure in excellent condition.
Work undertaken includes:
New epoxy sheathed plywood decks topped with douglas fir planking.
10x ribs replaced.
New silicone bronze keel bolts.
Reconditioned Yanmar 1GM engine.

As can be seen she is still in the latter stages of restoration, but this does give a potential buyer flexibility in how she is completed. Please enquire for further details.

Percy Mitchell Launch, Chough, restoration (For Sale POA)

Built by the legendary Percy Mitchell of Portmellon, Cornwall, in 1960, this launch was built for and owned by a gentleman owner in Newquay.

Chough is a pretty 22ft boat with the eye catching lines and sweet sheer line that Percy Mitchell was known for. She is in the process of having some minor repair work done as might be expected of 62 year old boat, which overall is in remarkably good condition.

Chough is available for sale. At present she has a largely stripped out interior which represents a unique opportunity for a potential buyer to own a true classic boat fitted out to their specification. She would be particularly suited to family or group outings, with ample room for dining, fishing, or just sitting back and taking in the views. The enclosed forepeak area and wheel house gives shelter should the weather be less than pleasant.