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Turf boats have considerable flare to allow very large but light loads to be carried. The bottom is flat
Left
The turf boat in the museum with a part load and (below) the 2/3 size model made by Coventry Boatbuilders during the 1986 Shanty Festival at Bristol.
The turf boat in the museum with a part load and (below) the 2/3 size model made by Coventry Boatbuilders during the 1986 Shanty Festival at Bristol.
Above
A fully loaded boat, (below) Richard Brunning tries out the model at Shapwick
A fully loaded boat, (below) Richard Brunning tries out the model at Shapwick