Luke builds classic boats,so classic they will never be in competition to anything that CKD Boats cc do,well I hope not! We were there some years back,(2002) the picture below shows what Luke was working on at that time.Luke was there but was busy at the time,so we never got to speak to him.
Roy
This picture is by R McBride,using a Sony cyber shot digital camera,all others are from Lukes web site.
Words from Working Sails web site.
Welcome: Working Sail offer classic wooden sailing vessels for the connoisseur who wants to stand out from the crowd and own a piece of craftsmanship that is totally unrivalled in the new boat market of today. Recreating vessels from our rich maritime heritage Working Sail are bringing to life the lost traditions and beautiful craft of the past. Based on the lines of the pilot cutters from the Isles of Scilly, which were renowned for their seaworthiness and performance, each vessel is individually designed by designer/shipwright Luke Powell.
Our vessels are built using only traditional materials and methods of construction to the highest possible standard. Each vessel is solidly built using grown oak frames, larch planking and is bronze fastened throughout, giving great strength and longevity. The hardwood decks are caulked with oakum and pitched in the traditional fashion while the hardwood capping rail, coachroof, skylight and hatches are bright varnished.
All of our vessels are built using only traditional materials and methods of construction to the highest possible standard. Each vessel is solidly built with double sawn grown oak frames, larch planking and bronze fastened throughout, giving great strength and longevity. The straight-laid decks are scrubbed hardwood complementing the beautiful varnished companionway and skylight. The solid oak bulwarks are capped in a stout varnished rail giving the whole deck area a great sense of security, strength and craftsmenship. The hand carved features such as the bow boards, counter and oak tiller complete the elegance of yesteryear.
Working Sail Ltd, Gweek Quay Boatyard, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6UF, UK
Roy
This picture is by R McBride,using a Sony cyber shot digital camera,all others are from Lukes web site.
Words from Working Sails web site.
Welcome: Working Sail offer classic wooden sailing vessels for the connoisseur who wants to stand out from the crowd and own a piece of craftsmanship that is totally unrivalled in the new boat market of today. Recreating vessels from our rich maritime heritage Working Sail are bringing to life the lost traditions and beautiful craft of the past. Based on the lines of the pilot cutters from the Isles of Scilly, which were renowned for their seaworthiness and performance, each vessel is individually designed by designer/shipwright Luke Powell.
Working Sail Ltd, Gweek Quay Boatyard, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6UF, UK
The pictures were taken from Lukes web pages,many thanks Luke.
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