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  1. 08-14-2020, 03:51 AM #1
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    Default Interesting visitor to Mull

    Yes, she is Dutch!
    At that angle, is that still a bowsprit?

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    Default Re: Interesting visitor to Mull

    Definitely a Dutch-built bugger... all obsessed with fitting in tight spaces...
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    Default Re: Interesting visitor to Mull

    Lost?

    Looking for corryvreckan?

    I'd guess that it would fit through the Crinan an Caledonian canals....
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    I'd much rather lay in my bunk all freakin day lookin at Youtube videos .
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    Default Re: Interesting visitor to Mull

    Her bowsprit is hinged in the Dutch manner. It is raised in this picture
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    Default Re: Interesting visitor to Mull

    Quote Originally Posted by George. View Post
    Definitely a Dutch-built bugger... all obsessed with fitting in tight spaces...
    At least this skipper can get it up...
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    Default Re: Interesting visitor to Mull

    Quote Originally Posted by birlinn View Post
    Yes, she is Dutch!
    At that angle, is that still a bowsprit?

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    He is just excited to get into port and the lovelies therein...
    Hope for the best, but plan for the worst.
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