Key details

Current boat name
Spurwing
Boat class
7482
Function
Sports and Leisure
Type

Dimensions and specifications

Length (m / ft)
5.48 / 18ft
Beam (m / ft)
1.98 / 6ft 6in
Leeward
Centreboard
Masts
1 Wood
Rig type
Bermudan Sloop
Propulsion
Sail/engine

Design and build

Designer
Purbrook C A
Design date
1940's
Date of build
1947
Place of build
Avon Wharf Boatyard

Current status

Present use
Restoration

History

Built as an 18ft Shelduck class auxiliary centerboard Bermudan sloop by C Purbrook for Mr Lawrence in 1947. Her history is well supported with documents and correspondence from previous owners. GH Mar 2009