Boat builders

[Tacit]

Hi Guys,

I'm after some information on a couple of defunct boat builders from Chichester, DC Perfect and Hawkbridge, anyone heard of them, I'd be grateful for any info

thanks

Tacit

 

[johnlilley]

I seem to remember Perfect used to build a version of the Macwester or the T24 can't quite remember which but back in the 1970's. Have a feeling Perfect were at Bosham.
No further memory unfortunately.

John Lilley

 

[Tacit]

Thanks John,

I appreciate the information, they definitely built the T24, you know anything about these craft?

best

Harry

 

[JesseLoynes]

I put DC Perfect & Hawkridge into Google, first answer was this thread, second answer was: T24 advert page

Whole page on the description and details of the T24!

 

[Tacit]

Thanks Jesse,

I'm getting closer to these builders all the time

best

Harry

 

[johnlilley]

Hi Harry, there were 3 different models, T24, T27 & T31, the 31 having a good turn of speed and was used for offshore racing.
All Thonpson (Guy I think) designs, fin keel, GRP hulls but the T24 & t27 had a plywood deck & superstructure I think, can't remember the 31 build options though.
All built in the late 60's early 70's an quite pretty, particularly the 31 which was long & low.
I think Perfect fitted out hulls from one or two other builders to a higher spec.
Hope that helps.

 

[Tacit]

Thanks John, Great help

best

Harry