Key details
- Current boat name
- Golden Spray
- Boat class
- 7109
- Function
- Fishing and Hunting
- Type
Dimensions and specifications
- Length (m / ft)
- 7.01 / 23ft
- Beam (m / ft)
- 2.59 / 8ft 6in
- Leeward
- Centreboard
- Masts
- 2
- Rig type
- Lug Ketch
- Propulsion
- Sail/engine
Design and build
- Designer
- NK
- Date of build
- 1911
- Place of build
- Rye, Sussex
Current status
- Present use
- Awaiting Restoration
History
Built in Rye as a Hastings Lugger (Bog) in 1911. Fished under sail as GOLDEN SPRAY RX112 until about 1917. Kelvin engine fitted in the 1920's and in the 1960's converted to a gaff rigged ketch with cabin.. Believed to be the last surviving boat of its type capable of being restored to fish under sail again. December 2008 GH