Wooden Ships Comments on this 17′ Clinker Motor Launch 17’ Clinker motor launch believed to have been built in 1950. Spacious launch with generous beam, has been used for family trips on the Helford river. Beta 20hp engine installed in 2005. Complete with auxiliary outboard engine, fitted cover and galvanised road trailer Length 17’ Beam 6’ Construction Clinker planked in mahogany all copper rivet fastened to steam bent oak timbers. Mahogany gunwhales. Aft deck and foredeck in plywood. Mahogany thwarts. Plywood sole boards and engine box. Transom hung rudder. Machinery Beta Marine 3cyl 20hp diesel installed new in 2005. Centreline fixed bronze propeller. Outboard engine style controls. Single 12 volt 100ah battery. Plastic fuel tank under the aft thwart of approximately 50 litres. Manual bilge pump and auto electric bilge pump. Equipment Hallmark rollercoaster road trailer All over cover Beta Marine 20hp engine Yamaha Malta outboard engine with transom bracket Mooring warps Fenders Danforth anchor with chain and warp Solar panel