Bristol pilot the channel cutter and fishing smack

[Knecht.]

Hello.
Explain please: than essentially differ the Bristol pilot the channel cutter and fishing smack from east coast

 

[Tranona]

Completely different boats designed for different purposes.

Pilot cutters in general are deep draft with drag on their keels - that is the keel slopes down to the stern. Usually 40-50ft long and laid out to be sailed by two people but with space below to take perhaps 6 pilots as passengers. Many variations on the theme over time and location of building, but mostly 19th century on the west coast of Britain and France to serve ships coming in from the Atlantic.

East Coast smacks. Smaller beamier for length and shallow draft. Usually flatish bottoms with hard turn at the bilge to increase stability and load capacity. Low freeboard for easier working over the side, but minimal accommodation as did not usually spend long periods at sea.

Both usually gaff rigged for versatility and ability to carry extra canvas when speed required.

If you go through the back issues of Classic Boat you will find many articles on the designs of these boats.

 

[Knecht.]

BCC - The narrow, long, deep case to 50 ft.
keels goes down towards a stern.
High surface boat.

Smack - The big wide hold for fish.
Small a deposit.
Equal keels for outflow.
Low board
Not the big size of the case.

Correctly I have understood the basic differences?