Boat Identification Help Please

[JPH91]

Good Afternoon all,

Apologies if this is in the wrong forum (feel free to move it if so!).

I've just picked up the boat pictured below but am completely unable to ID the hull. Does anyone have any ideas as to what it might be? Appreciate that it's not a wooden boat but it may be old enough to count as a classic?!

I've been told its 17 foot long, (TBC), it has a swing keel and her rigging is a mixture! (Wayfarer mast and Tanzer 22 mainsail). I'm really struggling to find anything similar on the internet and there are no identifying marks on the hull that I could see.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Romeo]

Looks quite chunky. I wondered if she is derived from an Admiralty Sailing Craft (ASC) Dingy. although I think they are smoothed skinned in GRP, were they initially clinker built? I think they are around 16.5 feet. Not sure. Anyway looks like you can end up with a boat that will look smart, carry a load, and look after you. Personally I would want to change the rig to a gunter or gaff sloop, and get rid of that sheet track from the cockpit.

 

[JPH91]

Thanks for the reply. You're not the first person to suggest an ASC!
I'm not entirely sure but certainly hoping that with a bit of TLC she'll look after me! I think you are right ASC hulls are smoothed rather than planked but it still gives an indication of the style.

I'd rather have a gaff rig no doubt but to begin with I'll see how well she goes with what she's got! Want to get her in tip top condition before making any huge changes.

Thanks again.

Any other suggestions would be great!!

 

[Capt Popeye]

Humm, thanks for your info and question, err, classic ? I suppose that will depend upon an eventual recognition of its class and or maker. But to me its certainly a traditional shape and build, with rubbing strips added it certainly reminiscent of a working craft origin or even adapted for working use. It might have its origins in sea cadet or a naval craft, seems to be reminiscent of such craft in its design and substantial construction. Does it have signs that row locks were fitted, possibly 2 or 3 sets along the gunells as such craft were meant to teach rowing as well as sailing skills.
Ah well sorry that I cannot put a finger on its design /class but do feel that its of a naval origin.
Thank you for posting.

 

[Lyndsey Doyle]

Good morning, I'm with Capn P, looks like a naval/cadet type boat.
Certainly needs a gaff cutter rig as well LD

 

[dombuckley]

The ASC is a much beamier (6'8") and shallower shape. Also has a spoon bow, rather than rounded.

Although the original 1925 design was for clinker mahogany, the GRP boats from the 60s onwards were all smooth-hulled.

In addition, the seating and thwart on the OP's boat are too high up to be of any use when rowing: it would be very tiring having to lean low enough for the oars to be out of the water on the return stroke. Even the centreplate case looks like a retrofit, so my guess is that she is a small fishing launch which has been converted to sail. The deep rubbing strake across the transom probably disguises a cut-out for an outboard motor.