A forward keel stepped mast and a traditional tan canvas square lug sail. Tiller steering , two part rudder hangs from her transom, Purported to have been a tender / lifeboat in the early1900's. She carries a Builders plate with the name Tula Pipi ex Thistle, dated 1926. She underwent a complete restoration in 2017 by Kings Boatyard Pin Mill ,nr Ipswich. |Her present owner has spent having her kept re-varnished and re painted. To be sold with her: a simple road trailer. A PVC cover her to keep out the elements. Two rowing points, two pairs of Naval type rowlocks. 1 x pair of Oars. ... read more

14ft Mersea Fisherman's Open Dinghy. A traditional wooden clinker sailing dinghy, MFOB, Class racing off Mersea Island Essex. She carries a full gaff rig with fixed bowsprit, transom stern. Painted clinker construction with centreplate. Built by a Shipwright Johnny Milgate of Peldon, Essex She has competed in the MFOB/ Winklebrig Fast Fleet achieving some good results. Kept ashore in sailing condition.... read more