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    Posted: 23 February 2008 at 12:26am
I am looking for information on a boat 'called T4' which was converted into a ferry/workboat at thorncroft yard at hampton court. 45' double diagonal on oak. possible MTB boat hull 103 or R104. can you shed light on the matter or source photos, or archive links
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Hi Boat T4,

Sorry have nothing to offer in terms of info, but hopefully you have come to the right place, from your strap line, did your vessel come from e-bay?!, best of luck with her,

 

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Guests Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 February 2008 at 11:12am

 She was bought from ebay 2 or 3 years ago. with no super structure and rotten decks. I used old army bedford lorry tarps to put over a canvas roof, and have been trying to repaint her hull, lots of filler and sanding and corking. cost me £52. Situated Kennet & Avon Canal Wiltshire.

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was owned by the owner of Mr Toots which is now up for sale on this site, he salvaged her and took out the engine.
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Thanks for that, low price but lot of work! all the best,

 

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Guests Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24 February 2008 at 4:53pm
the day i bought T4
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 the shed is ww11  thornycrofts hampton court yard
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 At least it floats which isn't bad for £52!!Looks ex navy pinnace of some type to me, historic background shot, found any numbers carved anywhere,
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As an afterthought I have a feeling she might be a former Dartmouth Naval College training boat.
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 will follow up all leads, cheers
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