1978 Gaffers and Luggers - Mylor Heard 23 - Falmouth Working Boat
£15,000
- Make
- Gaffers
- Model
- and Luggers - Mylor Heard 23 - Falmouth Working Boat
- Year
- 1978
- Fuel
- diesel
- Engine
- 10hp Nanni Inboard
Overview
A rare Mylor Heard 23 Falmouth Working Boat, a living piece of maritime heritage. These iconic gaff-rigged cutters represent nearly 200 years of design tradition, born from Falmouth's unique oyster dredging heritage under sail. This 1978 example features GRP construction, a 10hp Nanni diesel inboard engine, and a 9.7536m length overall. Traditionally worked under sail and oar during winter months, these boats have become Europe's last working examples of their kind. Now cherished by enthusiasts, this is an exceptional opportunity to own a genuine working vessel with authentic provenance.
Key Features
- ✓Displacement: 2500kg
From the Dealer
- •Last of their kind in Europe—genuine Falmouth Working Boat with authentic heritage
- •Nearly 200 years of design tradition; outwardly little changed since inception
- •Gaff-rigged cutter design; traditionally worked under sail and oar
- •Survived as working vessel through fluctuating oyster fishery fortunes
- •Now raced and maintained by active Falmouth Working Boats Association community
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"Living relics from a byegone age, the Falmouth Working Boats make an impressive sight, and there can be few who are not inspired by the beauty of these powerful gaff-rigged cutters under sail. Outwardly, little has changed in nearly 200 years, their existence being a direct result of the local harbour byelaws prohibiting the dredging of oysters by any mechanical means. Working under sail and oar during the winter months from October to March, these unique boats have survived to become the last of their kind in Europe. The size of the working fleet has fluctuated over the years, its fortunes directly related to the health of the delicate oysters which are ever prey to disease and pollution. The term ‘Falmouth Working Boat’ is fairly recent and mainly applies now to the boats that race during the summer months." * * Copyright � 2023 Falmouth Working Boats Association
