Phoenix

I have recently acquired a small toy(?) yacht. At it widest part, the deck measures 105mm across. The hull is 595mm long and the keel is 110mm down from the base of the hull. The name painted on her is Phoenix, she appears to be a solid lump of wood, although she is very light so I'm not too sure about her construction. At the stern is a small brass pipe through the hull, I assume for a rudder. I have no mast nor sails.
It would be very much appreciated if you could give me an approximate date and model


 

vmyg reply

I am not sure about this one. The keel profile looks very like the Bowman toys, as does the general shape of the hull, except that I don't recall Bowmans having such an extreme length to breadth ratio. Russell Potts

Certainly a Bowman the measurements tally with mine. Photos show the rig I made as mine was minus mast and sails ,possible a bit large, but she sails fairly well. 6 fixings attach ply deck to hull but what the hull is made of I do not know. Mine has many coats of paint. Original transfer on deck `Bowman Racing Yacht` surrounds an archer or bowman with `Ridlington Norfolk` below.
Owner may contact me by E mail if further information is required. Roger Grace