The BB11 after being pulled from the jungle - July 2000

People don't find boats - boats find people.

Ed Bremners statement is proving to be true, another boat has found me! Yes, I know, I did say that I would never restore another boat. But just look at her, Mahogany hull, Oak frames, Iron keel and lots of original fittings including the makers plate.
So it looks as though we have the BlueDome winter project well and truly sorted. You will be able to follow our trials and tribulations online as we work to restore the BB to her former beauty progresses.

The Story so far....from Norway to Cumbria.

A sorry looking boat - a gallery of BB images.

BB11 links and information

BB11 specification, dimensions and builders notes

Stage 1 - BB11 takes to the road - or 'how to move a 3/4 Ton wreck!'

Stage 2 - Stripping and Sanding

Stage 3 - Steam bending Oak ribs

Stage 4 - Keep right on to the end of the boat!

Stage 5 - A plug cutter, a plug cutter, my kingdom for a plug cutter!

Stage 6 - Progress at last!

Stage 7 - It was New Years Eve at the boatyard...

Stage 8 - What a difference a deck makes

Stage 9 - Fitting some of the bits and pieces

Stage 10 - Lift off! Getting the BB off her trailer

Stage 11 - Don't rock the cradle

Stage 12 - First varnish on the topsides

If you have any information about BB11's in the UK or have done a BB restoration please get in touch.
Best Wishes
David Lynch

A few light hearted observations about wooden boat restoration projects