Gone, not forgotten and BORN AGAIN
When Alan Barson found some moulds for a traditional 6m workboat going mouldy in a West Auckland paddock, he recognised the grubby, rusting frames and glass shells lying derelict among the grass and weeds were the Scupper 21.
unknown number are in disrepair or are unaccounted for. The moulds were hauled out of the paddock and Alan, who is the general manager of MGE Engineering, put in a significant effort with Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders to restore them. Scupper 21 (hull 14) is the first boat to be built from these moulds for nearly two decades and her classic traditional workboat style made a considerable impact at the recent Auckland International Boat Show. The boatbuilders were clearly on a mission to raise her
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standard from a trusty workhorse look to a special vessel with character for a discerning owner. This example has been finished to the standard of a gin palace rather than
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riginally designed by Alan Warwick in 1977, she was a popular little workhorse, and many are still in use today around our marinas and inshore waters. Sadly, an
The helm is kept simple
a workboat and is a bit flash to play bumper boats with. She is simple in design and built tough. She is essentially a day boat with some creature comforts and will make an ideal marina tender or small towboat. Other options like fishing, family picnics, exploring and harbour cruising all come to mind. The Scupper 21 is constructed using hand-laid polyester GRP laminates with an exterior vinylester layer. The hull, decks and cockpit liner are all gelcoat finished and produced in female moulds. The integrated hull, deck
Space for a toy helicopter
