Description
Remarks :
Unique opportunity to acquire one of a few traditional boats in the Galway Hooker tradition built by the Casey Brothers of Mweenish Island Connemara in 1929 and extensively refurbished in 2012.
A great day sailing boat that will turn heads at every pier.
Owner is keen to sell now.
Accommodation :
Open boat with seating.
Covered fore deck for boat gear.
An tUulach (The Ulster) has recently been completely refurbished - documented in Watercraft Magazine.
Recent - 2012 for a boat built in 1929 that's like last week !
This is the smaller Galway Hooker known as a Gle iteog which in English means "the pretty one"
Buy into a great example of maritime heritage in a boat that is as good as a new build.
Inventory :
Fenders
Mooring lines
Battery and pump.
Solar charger
Anchor & rope.
Mechanical :
Powered by a Mariner outboard on transom bracket
Rigged tin the traditional manner with gaff main, jib on a bowsprit and staysail.
All sails traditional tan and very light use.