Water Mint

Current boat name

Water Mint

Boat class

6922

Function

Sports and Leisure

Type

Length (m / ft)

4.55 / 14ft 11in

Beam (m / ft)

0.75 / 2ft 6in

Present use

Store

Removed from Beale park Dec 16 Varnished canoe. A racing canoe built by W Dale to the plans of H F Hobson adapted from Rob Roy but shortened to improve mobility. 3/8 in planking was covered with mahogany veneer instead of painted canvas.. Donated to ISCA by Wally Dale. Eight floor planks. Keel comprises thin plank/step 1cm deep extension below canoe. Mahogany veneer. Deck built in 7 sections. Double hull planking, diagonal plank run exterior (cold moulded). Interior plank run along length of canoe. Missing seat and cover of square hatch.Designed H.F.Hobden. Published Boys' Own Paper vol.xviii in 1895. Built 1946 by Mr Dale, West Buckland School, Devon. Paddle not present. LKB student report.