Knot III, built in 1972 for the late Gerald Bullard of Bullards Brewery in Norwich, has been restored by Stiffkey-based boatbuilders David Hewitt and Tom Gathercole at the request of Mr Bullard's grandson Harry.

She took to the water at Morston Quay near Holt for the first time on Saturday, complete with her new engine and pristine paint job after being coaxed off her trailer by Mr Hewitt and Mr Gathercole.

Beside Knot III (from left, on board) are Willa and Edward Bullard, from left standing are Rosie, Harry and John Bullard (Image: Chris Bishop)

As she went afloat and her new engine chugged into life, Mr Bullard said: "It's amazing, it's stunning, talk about a work of art.

"I also feel a pang of pride seeing grandfather's boat back........

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