Key details
- Current boat name
- Debonair
- Boat class
- 7286
- Function
- Sports and Leisure
- Type
Dimensions and specifications
- Length (m / ft)
- 7.32 / 24ft
- Beam (m / ft)
- 1.68 / 5ft 6in
- Leeward
- None
- Propulsion
- Engine
Design and build
- Designer
- Gibbs Harry
- Date of build
- 1922/3
- Place of build
- Hamptom Wick
Current status
- Present use
- Sailing
History
DEBONAIR was built in 1922 and was one of many boats built by Harry Gibbs of Hampton Wick for stock rather than in response to a specific commission. Boats were built during the winter and sold in the spring/summer, complete down to fenders, lines, boathook and cushions for £285. A purchaser could simply turn up, pay the money and drive away. This type of boating was seen in the 1920’s as an alternative to motoring as a recreation. Many were boats of this type were built but possibly no more 3 or 4 remain usable.A replacement Universal NB 1 engine was fittedin 2001.This boat won the Best Pre-War award at Windermere Classic Boat Rally in 2005. November 2007