Key details
- Current boat name
- Kim's boat
- Boat class
- 6886
- Function
- Cargo
- Type
Dimensions and specifications
- Length (m / ft)
- 5.64 / 18ft 6in
- Leeward
- Keel - fin
- Masts
- 1
- Rig type
- Spritsail Sloop
- Propulsion
- Sail
Design and build
- Designer
- Traditional
- Date of build
- 1925
- Place of build
- Somerset
Current status
- Present use
- Museum/WMHM
History
KIM'S Boat is an old boat restored in the 1960's by H Kimber and given to Bristol City Museum and later to SCMS. She was the catalyst for the building of YANKEE JACK (R 576). Only known survivor of her type. December2007 (Picture courtesy of Classic Boat)