Wooden Ships Comments on this John Kerr Rowing Skiff Professionally built by John Kerr Boatbuilder around 2000 to a Phillip C. Bolger design. Believed to have been built by Kerr for himself as his last ever boat when he was suffering with lung cancer, hence the name of ‘Hope’. Bolger was a prolific yacht designer from Gloucester, Massachusetts with many designs that came off his board. It is understood she was built with a sprit rig but that is not with her currently. The rig is not quite complete and will need to be thought through some more. She has a dagger board and casing that was built into the boat originally. An eye catching skiff, perfect for lazy family days on the river. Able to be rowed by one or two people in comfort giving her flexibility. Complete with a heavy duty galvanised road trailer. Length 17’10” Beam 4’6” Construction Clinker planked in marine plywood with epoxy glued lands. Varnished teak shear strake plank. Mahogany transoms fore and aft. Laid teak decks over a marine plywood subdeck with teak covering boards and rubbing strakes. Varnished teak coaming around the cockpit. Teak thwarts with plywood knees bonded into the hull for stiffness. Spruce sole boards with very attractive tight grain. Equipment 2 pairs of oars and rowlocks Road trailer Drop plate rudder + tiller Dagger board Mast, boom and yard White terylene sail
This 2000 John Kerr Boatbuilder Rowing Skiff is listed for sale in Devon, England. With a 17ft layout, other engine setup and used condition, this boat is suited to buyers looking for sail options in this location. View full details, photos and specifications for reference RB671384 on Rightboat.