The phrase 'time and tide wait for no man' could well have been written about fishing boat designs, which are continually evolving. Usually this takes place gradually, although every so often a boat comes along that accelerates the process.
Osprey HL 1077, built by Cygnus Marine for Hartlepool skipper Alan Greenwood, is one such boat.
Having made the decision to downsize from a 12m boat to one under 10m, Skipper Greenwood incorporated several new ideas into the design, all aimed at improving safety and catch quality.
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