There was a short lived trend in the mid 13th century of English noblemen and women designing their own boats. This image displays one of their endeavors, the "His Majesty's Bitchene Water Clube". As you can see it's designer included servants, a chess table, and, in his words, "Tones of wine for to get drunk off our asses". He has, unfortunately, forgotten to include a sail, rudder, paddles or any means of steering or movement. This and other similar oversights lead to the creation of a common saying among the peasantry that remains true to this day.

"Yon baron has coin in his pocket but shite in his head."