Nelson 18ft

[gjgm]

anyone tell me anything about these boats. Dont seem the same concept as Treeve or Plymouth Pilot, and cant find out anything!

 

[Tranona]

Designed by Keith Nelson trading as TT Boat Designs www.nelsonboats.co.uk. 8 seconds on Google (but I knew it anyway as we have one as a club launch)

 

[gjgm]

Designed by Keith Nelson trading as TT Boat Designs www.nelsonboats.co.uk. 8 seconds on Google (but I knew it anyway as we have one as a club launch)

I see you have a rather slow connection.
Yep I got to that page too, but didnt learn much ! Maybe our firewalls are blocking something.

 

[Tranona]

So, what do you want to know? They are 18 foot long, displacement hull, moulded by a number of people on the IOW over the years. Commonly fitted out (like ours) as yacht club and boatyard launches. Tend to last a long time so rather limited market. Not sure anybody is moulding them now, but a phone call to TT should yield more.

 

[gjgm]

well, I guess I m wondering about displacement weight, speed is going to be.. 7-8knots maybe.. how do they handle re Treeve, Plymouth Pilot,Cygnus etc.
I m looking for something to fit out as a "launch", and was starting with the Cornish beach/cove type of boat. The Nelson seems to crop up from time to time,, less often than others, which might suggest there are less of them, and it seems, less variations of them. Think I prefer the lines of the PPilot, but it seemed probable someone around here would have some hands on knowledge.

 

[Tranona]

Our launch is excellent. Deals with Poole Harbour chop very well. Sure TT will still have details, but as I said not sure who has the moulds now (seem to remember Island Plastics had them at one time).

 

[whisper]

well, I guess I m wondering about displacement weight, speed is going to be.. 7-8knots maybe.. how do they handle re Treeve, Plymouth Pilot,Cygnus etc.
I m looking for something to fit out as a "launch", and was starting with the Cornish beach/cove type of boat. The Nelson seems to crop up from time to time,, less often than others, which might suggest there are less of them, and it seems, less variations of them. Think I prefer the lines of the PPilot, but it seemed probable someone around here would have some hands on knowledge.

Strangely enough the local boat hire co. in Stratford (Avon Boating) have just bought an old one of these. Not the launch version though, it's got a proper cabin etc. They are currently getting it certificated for day hire.
Pretty boat - seems slightly out of place on the inland waterways.

I would have thought it was a better sea-keeper than the Pl.Pilot and maybe heavier built as well, though the commercial lay-up Pilot is very solid.
What do you want to do with this launch of yours? Why not buy a smart little Orkney 522 or 592 or even one out of their Vanguard range - very smart. Even better - but I appreciate there's a financial crisis worrying some folk - why not buy a proper launch as produced by the Dutch with their Sloeps - suit you sir!! Think they start at about £25k!!

 

[gjgm]

I would have thought it was a better sea-keeper than the Pl.Pilot and maybe heavier built as well, though the commercial lay-up Pilot is very solid.
What do you want to do with this launch of yours? Why not buy a smart little Orkney 522 or 592 or even one out of their Vanguard range - very smart. Even better - but I appreciate there's a financial crisis worrying some folk - why not buy a proper launch as produced by the Dutch with their Sloeps - suit you sir!! Think they start at about £25k!!

Is all your fault. If I hadnt dropped into see you at Salcombe , I wouldnt have this silly idea.
There were some wonderful clinker day boats there, but I cant find out quite what they are. Mr Atfield seemed a little booked up for the next few years.
Can I keep it in your underground garage, btw?