Valuation Survey of 1968 SCOD in Emsworth Marina

Today I visited Emsworth Yacht Harbour in Chichester Harbour to perform a valuation survey on a SCOD, which is a traditional sloop with a carvel hull and mahogany planking on oak frames . I had arrived before The Deck Cafe in the Marina had opened, so I had the coffee and toast to look forward to after the survey.

A SCOD from Burnes of Bosham

I had previously performed a pre purchase survey on this SCOD for the current owners back in January 2011. After a fairly thorough refit, performed in part by Nick Gates of Emsworth, she was ready for her valuation survey. Built by Burnes of Bosham in 1968, she was almost the last SCOD to be built and remains in almost original condition. She has been much restored but modernised sympathetically. She was built from carvel mahogany planking on oak frames with splined topside planking. Her new paint was very well applied and her splines were well faired. Her sloop rig still had its original spruce hollow mast. She had four berths in two cabins with a sea toilet and stowage aft of the forepeak. She also had her original mahogany tender. This 8' mahogany boat was very finely made and light too.

Tender to the SCOD

I don't imagine that I'll get much time to sail out in Chichester Harbour this year, but I look forward to seeing her out there next season.

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