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The Lug Rig - A sturdy craft with the original rigs, an ideal first boat. Straight forward and simple with only two ropes to pull when sailing. No standing rigging, no bowsprit. A simple dagger board replaces the heavier centreplate featured on the gaff sloop version - click here for more info >

 

The Quay Punt - the Quay Punt is renowned for its sea worthiness. These vessels had originally been developed to service the windjammers that used to visit the port of Falmouth in the 19th and 20th centuries but as merchant sail declined so too the quay punts faded. However, today their role is filled by four motor launches -
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Gaffers and Luggers specialise in the design and build of traditional fishing boats, classis boats, quay boats, picarooners and rowing boats.

Our range of boats include:

23 Foot Falmouth Working Boat - these elegant boats were originally built for oyster dredging in the late 1960's. Growing demand to combine tradition with the present has lead to these safe and seaworthy hulls being adapted for cruising - click here for more info >

 

28 Foot Falmouth Work Boat - popular demand has led to the addition of a 10' coachroof giving a spacious and comfortable family cruising boat. The standard open boat as used in oyster dredging and racing, is still produced if required -
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The Clovelly Picarooner - this attractive but robust dayboat was originally designed as a beach boat with a lug rig to work out of Clovelly Harbour. Its shallow draught and rounded bilge enabled the fishermen to get the best price for their catches as they were able to unload quickly and effectively whilst larger craft had to wait for the tide. The Picarooner means 'Sea Robber' -
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