The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services
Character Boats - Post Boat
Crew 1-5 persons
- Boat REF# · 211532
- LOA · 4.42m
- Year · New
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Shallow Long with Bilge keel
- Lying · Lancashire
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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services
Lifestyle & Use
A proven seaworthy craft and the original design was used to deliver post to Scottish shores in the 1900's. Its an ideal family boat with wide cockpit and good dry storage space. The stern locker is large enough to store the outboard. The rowing seat is removable leaving a clear cockpit two metres long, which can be camped in overnight with a boom tent. Easy to launch and recover on the trailer and can be towed by the family car.Unique Features
These traditional boats benefit from modern materials with low maintenance, so more time for sailing. Extra attention is given to good storage in water tight lockers, quality stainless steel fittings.Design & Build
Practically designed, beautifully built, benefiting from being constructed from modern materials, whilst keeping the classic traditional style. Varnished hardwood gunwales and cockpit sole gratings.Prices & Process
Click on the Pdf's below to view prices and boat information. Also happy to cater for bespoke requirements.Extra Details
Builder | Character Boats |
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Lying | Lancashire |
Mechanical
Recommended Outboard engine - 2.5 to 5hp
Dimensions
LOA | 4.42m |
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LWL | 3.90m |
Beam | 1.60m |
Draft Min | 0.53m |
Draft Max | 0.53m |
Airdraft | 6.50m |
Storage | Dry storage |
Rig
Gaff rigged Collars spars with stainless steel standing rigging
Sails
Mainsail | Jeckells - Slab2 Reefs |
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Headsail | Jeckells - Furling |
Gaff Sloop rig, mainsail and jib is standard. Alternative Lug Sail rigs are available.
TOTAL SAIL AREA: 140sq. ft.
TOTAL length of boat with bowsprit rigged 18'
Construction
Construction | GRP |
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Underwater profile | Shallow Long with Bilge keel |
Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Deck Gear
Boat comes with 2 x fenders, 2 x warps
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