Old & new lifeboats

[m chappelow]

Old boat 180 years old doesn't look that much different to a modern rib with its cork sponson or belting .http://www.tynemouth-lifeboat.org/an...2rA.like%22%5D

[Maximus]

I had the same thought having seen another example...those Old Timers knew a thing or two for sure!
Talking of ex Lifeboats there's a cheap looking Avon 5m with twins on 'Pre loved' ..."open to offers"