

The Post Boat

Hampshire Character Boats specialise in the building of these traditional and classic sailing craft which are widely recognised throughout the world for traditional style and quality of build.
The Post Boat is based on the Loch Broom Post Boat; a small, clinker-built sailing vessel which was used for delivery of mail to the remote community on Loch Broom, Wester Ross.
The original Post Boat is now in the Irvine Maritime Museum, Scotland.
The Post Boat
The Post Boats Hulls are moulded in hand laid fibreglass to a sturdy specification. While made in fibreglass to ensure easy maintenance, they retain the charm and many characteristics of the wooden originals. This very attractive craft gains attention wherever it is seen.
The Post Boat boasts polished stainless steel hull and mast fittings. Stainless steel halyard cleats are fitted to attractive wood plinths at mast bulk head, while comfort is ensured as the cockpit has overlaid hardwood seating. The craft are fitted with substantial protective metal bands to keel and bilge runners, with a drain bung fitted in keel. A diaphragm type bilge pump is included.
The engine is situated well within cockpit for a standard shaft outboard motor, where it is safe and easy to operate. Gaff sloop rig, mainsail and roller reefing jib come as standard. Standing rigging is stainless steel. Running rigging polyester braided ropes, Tufnol blocks are supplied in keeping with the style of the craft. Pair of rowlocks and sockets fitted. Lazy jacks are fitted. Foresail fitted with roller reefing spar.
Road trailer unbraked EU type approved purpose designed fully galvanised chassis with unique easy low loading and self aligning guide rollers system. Chassis has substantial metal footsteps type mudguards. Independent suspension units. Fitted with 10 wheels, heavy duty 6 ply tyres. Wide tyre, telescopic jockey wheel. Hubs fitted with bearing savers. Trailer complete with 2000lbs two speed winch, is easily towed by a family car.

Price: POA
Specification:
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Overall length: 4.42m (14' 6")
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Beam: 2.03m (6'8")
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Length rigged: 4.48m (18')
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Draft: 0.53m (1'9")
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Sailing weight: 480kg (1058lb)
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Towing weight: 640kg (1410lb)
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Total sail area: 12.5sq.m (135sq.ft)
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Recommended outboard (hp): 4 hp max
(standard shaft)
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RCD: C
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Persons: 5













