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FOR SALE — CANOE YAWL SAILING DINGHY Length 13’ Beam 4’ 8” ¾-decked Steel centreboard Main and mizzen unstayed masts with lugsails in tan Terylene.

Unknown author 1987 Q4 Bulletin 117/07 Locations: West Mersea Boats: Snipe, Yawl

Main and mizzen unstayed masts with lugsails in tan Terylene.

Built in cold-moulded mahogany by David Leather, West Mersea in 1984 to design by John Leather. See book, Sail & Oar by John Leather. This boat is similar to craft cruised in Baltic and Dutch waters in the 1890s.

Inventory: Hooped camping tent, oars, Bruce anchor, Snipe trailer with winch & Aqualubed hubs.

A docile handling but lively little double-ender in immaculate condition which is easy to launch, sail & recover single-handed.

To view at Sevenoaks, Kent. Price: £1,250

Enquiries to: Peter Bick (0732) 459 756 (daytime) (0732) 453 582 (evening)