Brokers' English

[Chiara’s slave]

Some of the East coast sailing smacks are like the ship of Theseus with virtually all the timber being replaced in successive rebuilds with old timber used as pattern for new repairs so considered to date from original construction - Maybe many others are - Helps for marketing to people who want a vintage classic without too much work to do but doesn't change how special and unique they are

There are several XODs that could be renamed ‘Trigger’s broom’. The only original part is the cast iron keel.