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Having purchased this delightful little boat, that makes me smile each time I go out, I would like to find out a little more about the builder.
I know they went under around 2000 and that Churchouse took over the Drascombe Lugger side of the business, but does anyone know how I can try to obtain more information?
I know that the different sized/ styles of McNulty had different names but don't know what my 18 footer would be.
I found reference to a McNulty Association but when I ring the number it no longer exists.
Any help would be appreciated.
Can't resist a photo;
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Thank you for the compliment, especially from one so knowledgeble.
I am afraid it is a very practical Yanmar single cylinder. It does have the advantage that an old codger like me can just press the starting button instead of sweet talking a delightful Stuart Turner into life.
The boat is actually only 10 years old but beautifully built with ner' a spot of ply to be seen. This winter she will receive a full external strip to bare wood and copious quantities of Epiphanes and a new rope fender. All the brass work will be polished up and she will be ready for the 2008 Thames Trad Boat Rally.
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Indeed a lovely looking launch. More pics of your exploits would be appreciated.
It is a shame McNulty went under they built very nice Little boats, but I do think they over priced them selves a tad and they would not budge on an offer even at shows.
 
Beautiful, didnt know they built them to 18', I have a 8' tender, lovely wee boat! I missed a 12' longstone, saling dinghy by a couple of days, was most annoyed!! I really wanted one. I would like a 12' launch like that!
 
'The Family business dates back to 1902, with Captain James McNulty, who led a colourful seafaring life and then retired from active sailing at the age of 60. He and his son started a company in South Shields as ship transporters, riggers and stevedores.
The business developed from stevedores through to the offshore industry. As stevedores it employed ship carpenters, but had difficulty retaining them to work casually and so to ensure continuity of employment, it was decided they build small rowing boats.

The first boat was subsequently purchased by a local tugboat company, who used her for crew changeovers. Since this fledgling boat, up to the present day, our traditional hand crafted wooden boats have been in constant demand.
The McNulty name is synonymous with quality and craftsmanship and as a result were awarded the exclusive worldwide licence to build the Drascombe Range.
The Drascombe name is the epitome of traditional values, which McNulty Boats are proud to be associated with.'

'McNulty Boats, the South Tyneside-based leisure boat builder with 13 staff, has gone into liquidation. 07-Oct-2002'
 
Many thanks.
Some interesting background to the company.
Do you have any information on the boats in the range towards the end of the company life?
Have you any idea whether this McNulty Association, that appears to be defunct, exists elsewhere?
 
Thank you. Interesting.
I visited Lion Classic Boats some years ago whilst in their area. Lovely people, beautiful workmanship (restorations) but not much English. I have subsequently written to them as my boat was sold into Holland, so probably through them. Unfortunately no reply.
 
'Latest News

'BOATS ON SHOW'
BEALE PARK, PANGBOURNE
10TH - 13TH MAY 2001

McNulty's are very much looking forward to the 'Boats on Show' exhibition. Its relaxed atmosphere and beautiful surroundings make for a perfect backdrop to complement the natural wood of our Clinker built boats and the traditional beauty of the Drascombe Range.

During our time at Panbourne we will be offering an extremely competitive package. So if you have been considering purchasing a Drasombe, then now is the perfect time.




NOTES OF THANKS

McNulty's have the sole licence to build and promote the Drascombe range and name, and as such if you can't call it a Drascombe then it isn't.

We have very close links with the Drascombe Association who are very reluctant to recognise any new boats, from 1997 that are not built by McNulty's, as Drascombe's. And we would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their continuing support and encouragement.

We would also like to thank Kate Watkinson, widow of the late John Watkinson and designer of the Drascombe Range, for her unconditional support. Up against terrific competition Kate awarded McNulty's the sole licence to build the Drascombe Range'

' For lovers of traditional boats, the McNulty Longstone range with their handcrafted larch or mahogany on oak frames, are built to the highest standards and are sure to delight the most discerning of owners.
The natural colour and grain of the timbers enhance the graceful curves of the boat and add to her distinctive looks.
The larger McNulty Longstone makes a beautiful yet practical day boats for coastal cruising or exploring creeks and estuaries. While, the most popular of our range, the 12 foot gaff rig, is the ideal sailing dinghy for inland lakes and waterways, the smaller Longstones are perfect tenders for larger yachts and are ideal for teaching children to sail, row, or scull in sheltered waters.'

From an archive of the Mcnulty website. http://web.archive.org/web/20010303082456/http://www.mcnultyboats.com/
 
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