Construction

(The following is taken from the original sales brochure)

"The Eyemouth Boat Yard has been building boats since 1827 and over the years has produced a vast number of motor fishing vessels, yachts and special purpose vessels.  The Inchcape class was introduced in 1963 to meet a growing demand from yachtsmen whose main considerations are sea-keeping ability, spacious and comfortable accommodations coupled with low running costs.  In 1965 the Border Minstrel was introduced to meet  the requirements from owners for a vessel to sail single-handed over long distances.  The prototype of this vessel sailed immense distances and crossed the Atlantic twice in her first year."

• Beams: Oak, Larch half beams
• Bilge Keel: Oak
• Bulkheads: Pine, t & g or ply
• Bulwarks: Larch with Iroko cappings
• Cabin Trunks: Iroko
• Carlines: (Main mast) three-a-side, galvanised mild steel
• Chain Plates: (Mizzen) two-a-side, galvanised mild steel
• Coachroof: Two layers marine ply, glue and :  galvanised mild steel, brass screw fastened, canvas covered
• Hatch Coamings: Iroko
• Deck:  Two layers marine ply , 15mm thick, covered with Cascover
• Deadwoods:  Oak
• Fastenings:  Galvanised mild steel flatpoints and bolts
• Floors:  Oak
• Frames:  Oak, 4.5" (15.2cm) at heel and 2.5" at head
• Hog, Apron & Keel:  Oak
• Keelband:  Iron (Stemband: Galvanised Iron)
• Planking: 1 1/8" Iroko with sheer and two lower strakes in Oak.  Topsides splined
• Rubbing strake: Now removed
• Rudder: Mild steel
• Sole:  Pine. Ply in Deckhouse
• Spars:  Solid Columbian Pine
• Stem and Stern Frame:  Solid Oak
• Stringers:  Larch
• Wheelhouse:  Iroko and marine ply