Key details
- Current boat name
- Bullfinch
- Boat class
- 7287
- Function
- Sports and Leisure
- Type
Dimensions and specifications
- Length (m / ft)
- 5.48 / 18ft
- Beam (m / ft)
- 1.24 / 4ft
- Leeward
- Keel
- Propulsion
- Engine
Design and build
- Designer
- Brooke J W
- Date of build
- 1929
- Place of build
- Lowestoft
Current status
- Present use
- Sailing
History
BULLFINCH was built by J W Brooke & Co at Lowestoft in 1929 and powered with a Brooke built 10hp petrol engine.. She is typical of the launches developed for the Norfolk Broads and as ships' tenders. She was designed to appeal to the marine motorist, having a foot throttle, car-type dashboard and a steering wheel. BULLFINCH was fully restored to the original specification by Brooke's in 1991. August 2009