Onward of Ito
1923
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'Onward of Ito' is an Itchen Ferry type gaff cutter, built by Mollet of Southampton, 1923. Originally an inshore fishing boat, she was converted to a yacht.
More details For Sale 25ft LOD, 9ft beam, 'Onward of Ito' was built in 1923 as an inshore fishing boat on Itchen Ferry lines. Converted to a yacht following her early fishing career, she underwent a big restoration by Traditional Sail in 2000. She is truly immaculate, it is easy to see that she has been extremely well maintained over the years.
'Onward of Ito' is a well-known local gaffer having cruised the Solent and English Channel for 40 years or so. Once owned by Norman Gaches, who spent five years on restoration in the 1980s, many Solent OGA members may remember she remained “Norman’s Boat” even after Martyn Jenkins bought her around 1989/1990.
Available for inspection in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight.
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Full Description 'Onward of Ito' is a classic gaff cutter built in 1923 along Itchen Ferry lines, her original fishing no. being SU16. Like many Itchen Ferries, she was converted to a yacht and used for leisure sailing and racing.
25ft long and 9ft beam, she was commissioned by Alfred Parker whose nickname was Ito. Her fascinating history is told in a Classic Boat article published 1993.
References:
Classic Boat, June 1993 Gaffers Log 88/3, Su/93
Ownerships notes:
Martin Jenkins owned 'Onward of Ito' in the 1980s and so too the renowned woodcarver Norman Gaches.
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Last updated: April 7, 2019
