BROOKES BOATBUILDERS · RESTORATION
Froggie
A Portuguese beach boat restored by Brookes Boatbuilders in 1989–90.
PROJECT SUMMARY
Type
Portuguese beach boat
Restored
1989–90
Portuguese beach boat
Restored
1989–90
Type and origins
Froggie belongs to a working-boat type shaped by practical local requirements.
Her form and construction demonstrate that historically important wooden boats are not limited to racing yachts.
Working craft also require an accurate understanding of how the boat was built and used.
Restoration scope
The restoration included opening the hull, renewing deteriorated structure and planking, and returning the boat to sailing condition.
The completed boat shows the direct relationship between work carried out inside the hull and performance on the water.
CAPTIONS
Froggie under sail following restoration.
New planking fitted during the 1989–90 restoration.
Froggie’s renewed hull nearing completion.
CONTACT
Project enquiries
Every wooden yacht presents a different combination of construction, condition, history and intended use.
Speak with Peter Brookes about what should be retained, what requires attention and the right scope for the work.