Boat & Caravan Show

If you're going down to the sea in ships, then you need some sort of craft. If you attended the boat and caravan show organised by the Achilles Sea Scouts, then the odds are that you found the type of boat you're looking for. Along with the big display of vessels at the show was a comprehensive exhibition of camping equipment, ranging from pup tents for kiddies, to luxury-type caravans.

Part of the camping equipment display

Take your pick, motor or sail.

Kayleen Newburn tries out the gingerbread house for size.

An eye-catcher was this periscope accessory above the windscreen of this car (just the Job for big caravans, we were told).

In some cases the power units exceeded the prices of the boats themselves

A line-up of Nelson-owned boats

This glass fibre clinker side semi-V boat, built in Blenheim, could be yours if you want to pay £2350 for a boat (this one is unsinkable, is carpeted, has quilted sides and is powered by a 220 hp engine).

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The Nelson Photo News

No 61 : November 13, 1965

Boat & Caravan Show