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A classic cutter built by the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding, she was one of the last boats built under the guidance of Master Shipwright Bob Prothero, who founded the school. Built of Port Orford cedar, oak and mahogany, she was designed by local boatbuilder Jim Franken, and has hailed from Port Townsend her entire career. Bryony’s design was taken from turn-of the century (1890’s) Bristol Channel pilots. Franken gave her a rounder bilge than was traditional. As a result, Bryony sails with considerably less heel than her older cousins.
Bryony can fly three working sails, the main, stays’l, and jib. In light air, using Bryony’s topmast, we can add a jackyard or fisherman tops’l and a jib tops’l. New custom pilot cutter style heavy gaff headed trysail and small spitfire jib 2023. Endless combinations for prevailing conditions. New stainless headstays 2024. Bryony’s rig remains traditional, with only two winches. The lines are hauled with human power and hundreds of years of ingenious ideas. Bryony can keep six people busy or can be sailed by one. She is a joy to sail, both for the novice and the expert, offering something for everyone. She is “good for what ails you.”
Bryony is a unique vessel for a few reasons. She gets attention. She routinely wins awards and has been written about and photographed for the wooden boat festivals held in the Puget Sound. Famous in the Port Townsend area.
But that’s not what makes her so special. The professionals who recognize her merit are around very special boats for a living, as is this lover of wooden boats. Bryony appeals to those who understand her forms which follow the functions, as well as non-boat people who simply appreciate her warm and inviting atmosphere inside.
The desire to find an anchorage, light in her dining salon and open a favorite book is ever present. Just having a boat like this gets you out on the water, and those that realize that experience know how special it is. If you have not spent the night on such a vessel, your best night’s sleep is still ahead of you!
Every aspect of this one-of-a-kind gaff rigged cutter is handcrafted, down to the sculpted tiller. The cockpit is ample and suitable for a small crew. The entire rig is handled easily by just two winches. The side decks are easily maneuvered and clean. This cutter has been designed with a taller house so headroom inside is well above 6 feet. Cabintop was recovered in 2022 with dynel in epoxy for the look of canvas, with low maintenance. Deck has been thoroughly rebuilt for a dry, low maintenance deck as well. Bronze Davey and Co. Elliptical portholes. Honduras mahogany cabin sides. Sails are easily stowed below deck either port or starboard aft.
Once below, the aromatic scent of genuine Port Orford Cedar fills the cabin. You will find one queen berth on starboard side, situated over a good size storage basin and bookshelf.
The wash basin is positioned amid ships with a stainless wash basin with a solid brass manual pump. Propane stove. There is a 3 person bench seat on the port side with a large bookcase above. Tons of storage.All the lines are easily stored in the forward anchor locker which is canvas-lined and supported by timber.
45 lb CQR in good condition
The interior just forward of the large bunk can be arranged in a variety of ways to suit your needs…i.e. a small workbench and tool storage.
The aft quarters make excellent single berths, sleeping one person on each side.
If the queen-sized bunk is folded into a bench style seat the salon table can be set up for dining and will accommodate dinner for 4.
Full sail covers and deck cover. Life raft and brand new composting head (not installed) available.
Easy keeper. Tight, dry boat that you can count on in any weather. The most well thought out, expertly built vessel of its size. Great condition, survey available. Small traditional lapstrake pram that fits on deck easily also available. Puget Sound delivery available. 253-514- Seven Zero Four Eight
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