BB37 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 I have been looking at some old Hoseason's broachures for the Thames. There is a boat called 'Miss Sheridan' with a straight tri-bowed hull and 2 double cabins in the bow from Thames Ditton. This design would allow more space for it's length. I was wondering if any of these designs came onto the Broads or any other waterways and if any exist now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 It sounds like one that Barnes or Brinkcraft had in the 70's before they became Barnes Brinkcraft. I do remember that shape of hull. Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB37 Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 Here is a link with a picture http://www.broads.org.uk/wiki/index.php5?title=Boat_Photograph&photo=na_29950&BoatId=13306&BoatHistory=29950 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Yippeee my old grey cells are not failing....yet ! http://www.broads.org.uk/wiki/index.php5?title=Boat_Details&BoatId=3671&BoatHistory=4354 Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 I believe that 'Enchantress' is moored below Acle bridge and has been for some years. Looking a bit worse for wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 2 minutes ago, BuffaloBill said: I believe that 'Enchantress' is moored below Acle bridge and has been for some years. Looking a bit worse for wear. Yes, BB, badly in need of much TLC the last time we passed it there. Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB37 Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 Now I see the picture I recognise it from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trambo Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Built by W K Barnes there were two in the class but they were not the same. Number one having a more conventional and (I think) a Foster Marine hull with wooden superstructure. A third Enchantress was built also using the Foster style hull but was much more a bathtub style craft in layout and was later renamed Majesty. A second Majesty appeared about the time the Foster styled Enchantress left the fleet and I wonder if it was rebuilt into the later design. Fred 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking23 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Doesn't look very duck or swan friendly, heaven help any kayaks getting too close lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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