Tri-bowed Boat Design

[BB37]

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?

[BroadScot]

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

[BB37]

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

[BroadScot]

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

[BuffaloBill]

I believe that 'Enchantress' is moored below Acle bridge and has been for some years.

Looking a bit worse for wear.

[BroadScot]

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

[BB37]

Now I see the picture I recognise it from there.

[trambo]

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

[Viking23]

Doesn't look very duck or swan friendly, heaven help any kayaks getting too close lol...