Itchen Ferry Cutter

Https://en-gb.facebook.com/itchenferry/ An Itchen Ferry is a type of small gaff rig cutter that was originally used for fishing in the Solent and surrounding waters and often raced in town regattas. Whilst there is no evidence to suggest one way or another, it has been said that the boats were also used to carry passengers across the River Itchen between Woolston and Southampton, prior to 1836.[1] Nellie under sail in 2010 in Fareham Lake The hamlet where the fishing boats originated was also named Itchen Ferry village. The term "Itchen ferry" was also used to describe the Floating Bridge when it was introduced in 1836, to meet greater demand as Woolston expanded and became busier with the coming of the railways. The new type of Itchen ferry made the old boats redundant. Though they continued to be used for fishing, they were no longer required for ferrying passengers.

The hull design of the original Itchen Ferry boats was used by Drummond Bayne (Marine) Ltd, Southampton, to produce popular small yachts (approximately 22 and 25 feet overall) also known as an Itchen Ferry. Although production of these boats appears limited to the 1970s several of these practical craft remain in use These historic boats were built in the early 1900's Traditionally of solid English Oak. 'Snow Goose' was built in 1907. Complete original solid mast, jib and rudder are all very sold as are all her timbers. Engine was not present when I bought her but stern tube and prop are present.

I removed the cabin roof a few years back as it was beyond repair. I have stored her indoors in a dry shed for the last 7 years awaiting restoration that I am never going to due to work commitments. I would love her to go to a good home and a quick visit will describe the boat better than words. I had galvanised supports made to bolt onto any good twin axle flat bed trailer to move the boat from Isle of White to Belfast where she now lies. I am open to reasonable offers.

I can deliver to anywhere in the UK for costs. Happy bidding