one for the "what were you thinking department"

[dylanwinter]

Buckler ketch for starters

and this was the one I spotted up the Wear

 

[prv]

Well, that's impressive.

Someone's managed to make a Buckler even uglier.

From a practical rather than aesthetic point of view, it does look reasonably well built. Probably cost more to do than the value of the boat. I wonder what the intended purpose was.

Pete

 

[Woodlouse]

Well, that's impressive.

Someone's managed to make a Buckler even uglier.

From a practical rather than aesthetic point of view, it does look reasonably well built. Probably cost more to do than the value of the boat. I wonder what the intended purpose was.

Pete

Bit of extra living space I'd bet. There really can't be much room down below in it's original form.

 

[Lakesailor]

Mrs Lakesailor quite likes the Buckler. There is one on Windermere. I am at a loss.

 

[prv]

Mrs Lakesailor quite likes the Buckler.

I find it weird and ugly, but that doesn't mean I dislike it. If someone invited me out in one for the day I'd gladly accept, just for the experience.

Pete

 

[JumbleDuck]

Mrs Lakesailor quite likes the Buckler. There is one on Windermere. I am at a loss.

I expect the aft cabin is really nice - particularly for the size of boat - with those huge windows.

 

[Marakei]

I like Bucklers, mainly because they make me laugh.

The accomodation is actually quite good, although headroom is minimal. I saw a picture of one with a spray hood covering the whole centre cockpit so this looks like an attempt to do that in solid form plus increase the headroom. It has sails on, so someone must be using it.

The immortal ketch was not a complete one-off: there was a smaller boat from the same company and designer, the Buckler Islander 17. It's an aft cockpit design, with a fake clinker effect hull, and that Buckler bow.

 

[prv]

I like Bucklers, mainly because they make me laugh.

I see you have a Buckler as your avatar - so does that mean you actually sail one?

Pete

 

[Marakei]

No, I just like them. If one ever came up for sale that was triple keeled and not a total restoration project, I'd go and take a look. However, forumite SpottyDog5 owned and sailed one, and was not overwhelmed. In fact, he then bought a motorboat.

 

[Scarboroughsloop]

No, I just like them. If one ever came up for sale that was triple keeled and not a total restoration project, I'd go and take a look. However, forumite SpottyDog5 owned and sailed one, and was not overwhelmed. In fact, he then bought a motorboat.

It probably sails better!

 

[Seajet]

If one has a Buckler, it's just begging for fake gunports and a brass cannon on the foredeck; I always fancied getting 2 or 3 together on a lake and having a sort of Nelsonic paintball set-up, but the elf n' safety doesn't bear thinking about.

The world would be a poorer place without boats like the Buckler, but like exotic old wooden boats, they're for us to smile at and someone else to own !

 

[NealB]

If one has a Buckler, it's just begging for fake gunports and a brass cannon on the foredeck; I always fancied getting 2 or 3 together on a lake and having a sort of Nelsonic paintball set-up, but the elf n' safety doesn't bear thinking about.
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I think you might be on to a winning idea, there, Andy.

I'll keep an eye out for you on 'Dragon's Den'.

 

[Seajet]

Neal,

I did ponder about the idea, but can you imagine the safety angle ? It would be easier to charge people to juggle crocodiles !

 

[prv]

I did ponder about the idea, but can you imagine the safety angle ? It would be easier to charge people to juggle crocodiles !

Really? Why? Only difference to normal paintball is that people might fall in. But do it in a lake and give them all buoyancy aids and it's no different to lots of other watersports.

Pete

 

[Seajet]

For a start, I've been on a few paintball days, and it's not that difficult to get hurt if unlucky or stupid, which would be difficult to deal with on a boat even on a pond.

The thing which really concerns me is the way people get carried away, a drowning or other nasty would not be too far away; however if you're willing to invest in it - and it would be quite expensive to do properly - I'll happily chat over my ideas !

 

[Blueboatman]

I like the Buckler. And its British f'ugly, not some Euroblob architectes idea of bland..And you could probably find it on a ver ver ver drunken night in a marina

 

[Wansworth]

Its one of those boats that get sailed round cape horn by err somebody....

 

[Evadne]

I just keep imagining someone towing it behind a Fiat Multipla...

 

[Blueboatman]

Not many vehicles around with three front seats either....

My last 'ol van was great fun 3 up cos it was chatty and 'looky over the hedgerows'...

Could a Robin Reliant lug a Buckler, in photoshop perhaps..?

 

[davidpbo]

There is one moored near me. Belongs to a gentleman who can't move too well and suits him because once he is in the centre cockpit he is not in danger of going overboard and can move around.

Be great fun with kids and they make people smile.