Does anyone know what this is

[stuartbaggs]

Originally from South West somewhere - does anyone know the style/model? No plates on it.

It's a custom refit but the original shape may be known to someone.

Thanks.

 

[Hadenough]

I'd say as a complete guess North American Dory. Nice shape and build but a bit of a hard ride I'd think.

 

[Romeo]

Is it plywood or plastic?

 

[AntarcticPilot]

My first reaction was home-build, probably from plans, if it is wood and ply. A very nice job! If that's the case, too many possibilities to say. However, if it is GRP that is unlikely, and someone may recognize it.

 

[rich]

I have similar,mine is called a Bass boat.View attachment 55942

 

[johnlilley]

Some similarities to Poole Canoe, various lengths and a local design to Poole area. Completely flat bottom, slight rocker. Designs adapted for particular owner and most outboard driven with outboard well forward of the transom. Plywood, lapstrake and grp versions.

 

[stuartbaggs]

Yep, I think it is a variation on a Poole Canoe judging by various photos.

It was wooden originally but I believe hull has been redone with GRP.

 

[Michael.Clark]

If I were to guess I'd definitely say Poole Canoe or a customized dory boat. It definitely looks redone.

 

[Capt Popeye]

Humm, looks to e like a variation on a Poole Canoe, which have flat or flattish bottoms built mainly of timber and almost invariably out board driven.
Designed and built as suitable for sheltered waters and limited depth of water under keel.
Looks very nice that one.

 

[Topcat47]

Just a thought but doesn't the Poole Canoe have an outboard well?

 

[maverickofpoole]

Almost all Poole Canoes have an engine well + tunnel with net tray. The bottoms are almost completely flat, perfect for the shallows of Poole. The sides were mostly planked either two or three high and although safe within a harbour environment were certainly not suited to any sea with more than a chop. That said a lot were home builds and these may not have had the engine well or net tray. I know this as my dad built one which is what got me into boating/fishing. Poole Canoes are still made today some out of fiberglass by Salterns Boatyard of all people and called "Poole Explorer"

I don't think your boat is a true Poole Canoe but is certainly very similar