Shannon Pulling Boat

Australia has some of the most beautiful timbers in the world, and a classic hand crafted boat is one of the best ways to display them.

The Shannon Pulling Boat
Unfortunately, we have no available shots of the Shannon pulling boat but the promotional video covers the vessel very well. Be warned during one scene a nude female is seen rowing in choppy waters and has a deep keel aft.

Specifications

Length 14’ – 1” (4.3m.)

Beam 4’ – 2” (1.27m.)

Draught – 8” (0.2m)

Oar Length 9’ – 1” (2.77m.)

Cruising Speed 4 Knots

Construction

Clinker (Lapstrake)

Planking – White Beech, Cedar, Hoop Pine or Marine Ply.

Ribs – Spotted Gum.

Most other timbers – Flooded Gum (Rose Gum).

Transom – Generally as for planking.

Fastenings – Copper and Silicon Bronze.

Engine - 1 Man or Woman power with spruce oars.

Features

Sliding seat, folding bronze outriggers and dish shaped hull sections provide for a very fast rowing machine. Carries momentum beautifully in choppy water and a deep keel aft for good straight tracking.

Hull exterior traditional oil based marine varnish or hard wearing polyurethane.