Info request: sea Nymph 17ft simulated clinker

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Hi,
Although a boater who these days prefers masts, I've always liked the lines and design of the Sea Nymph small fishing boat. I remember them in the 70s and saw one being launched from a trailer and setting out from the harbour . It's always stuck in my memory as it was very rough that day and I was impressed by the sea qualities she displayed.
The guy who used it was a part time lobster fisherman. I was wondering if someone could give me some information on these boats: who manufactured them; how many were built; is there a sea nymph owners type club? Does the manufacturer still exist and what other designs did they have?

I expect it had a really heavy lay up compared to some of the boats built these days. They certainly look pretty solid. Very much a competitor of the Orkney Longliner but never as successful saleswise probably.

Thanks in advance.
I enclose a url of a pic to jog your memories. They seem to keep their value really well too.
http://www.glenmarine.com/boats/power/sea-nymph.php
 
saw loads of these advertised when we were looking for a 16-17' boat, say 2001, went to see one or two & have seen several still in use around hayling isl.

I've seen manufacturer's details/history in one or more boat mag's (boatmart rings a bell).....so a bit of googling should soon get you sorted.
 
Re: Info request: sea Nymph 17ft simulated clinker

I remeber them from late 70s and thru the 80s. They weren't all over the place, but you saw them now and again. In fact, sevceral builders used the Sea Nymph name including this one, a separate smalltime boat builder in the Preston area (who made cathedral hull cuddy fishers) and at leaat one US bassboat firm.

Imho there's nothing special about these. Small time builder, so you'd want to check quality. Not built in temperature controlled sheds or anything fancy, I suspect. As you say it looks heavily built but beware, sim clinker is often used to build light, becuase the shape gives more stiffness to a lighter layup

The one in your link is in Southern Ireland. It's in the little boatyard just South of Monkstown Bay Sailing Club, near Cork, right opposite the Pfizer factory (where they make Viagra, so the locals can be frisky when the breeze is blowing from the East). I often pass it. It's only a 10min cab from cork Airport if you want to see it. It's also only about 1.5miles from the ferry terminal, in case you want to shoot over and buy it. The yam 15 is an excellent engine btw, incredibly smooth and quiet
 
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