Classic GRP Yachts; this is mine, where is yours?

[LittleSister]

"Classic" is very subjective

My boat self-identifies as a classic.

 

[Topcat47]

They're all youngsters..! My baby was 50 last year - launched 16th November 1967 - she's a Hurley 20....

Mine was 1966, trumps yours by 12 months or more.

 

[Poignard]

If we're allowing "Modern classics" Scanyacht 391.

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A fine vessel but, in my entirely subjective opinion, rather spoiled by the absence of sheer.

 

[Poignard]

I hate to gloat but if you want a yacht with beautiful lines you'd be hard pressed to find anything better than a Twister:

 

[Ulysses II]

Classic mid 70s fibreglass - the Wauquiez Centurion 32. Stopping over at Holyhead before the marina was hit by the Beast from the East.

 

[Contest1]

My Contest 29, built 1970. 50 years old this year. I'm 70 this year so double celebration.

 

[DJE]

A fine vessel but, in my entirely subjective opinion, rather spoiled by the absence of sheer.

I often think that when going upwind in a seaway. A bit wet up the pointy end.

 

[Stemar]

Why would you need to go to the pointy end when it's bumpy?

 

[DJE]

Why would you need to go to the pointy end when it's bumpy?

I try not to. But we have a removable inner forestay for the smaller headsails which sometimes needs a trip to the front. Mostly we stay in the cockpit wondering if the anchor windlass is supposed to have a bow wave of its own.

 

[ryanroberts]

Classic mid 70s fibreglass - the Wauquiez Centurion 32. Stopping over at Holyhead before the marina was hit by the Beast from the East.View attachment 85249

Went to see a Pratorien on my quest for a MAB. Could be a stunner but unfortunately was a massively overpriced project.

 

[Fr J Hackett]

Not in my ownership anymore but a classic Vancouver 34C

 

[Praxinoscope]

Pic' 1 shows DIDO my old classic Van de Stadt 1965 Invicta 26, this is the last time I saw her in 2017 when her new owners sailed her away from Aberaeron to her new home in Falmouth, Pic 2 DIDO's replacement a 1980 Sadler 25 which I believe is now also considered a GRP classic.

 

[steve350]

My old Hurley 22, a wonderfully capable boat for it's size. I had to part with her due to changing family circumnstances. I have fond memories of her and seek to replicate her qualities in a larger boat.

 

[doug748]

My old Hurley 22, a wonderfully capable boat for it's size. I had to part with her due to changing family circumnstances. I have fond memories of her and seek to replicate her qualities in a larger boat.

I think I knew a previous owner round about 2000 - 2005 that sort of date. Very smart boat.

 

[Buck Turgidson]

My old Hurley 22, a wonderfully capable boat for it's size. I had to part with her due to changing family circumnstances. I have fond memories of her and seek to replicate her qualities in a larger boat.



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Love the keel Rudder configuration. Belt and braces

 

[LittleSister]

My old Hurley 22, a wonderfully capable boat for it's size.

I agree. I had one, too (sadly not as shiny as yours), and travelled far and wide in it. It instilled great confidence.

I also had to sell mine due to changed domestic circumstances. By chance I spotted it up for sale again a couple of years ago. I hope it's still getting good use and providing enjoyment.

 

[steve350]

I think I knew a previous owner round about 2000 - 2005 that sort of date. Very smart boat.

Thanks Doug. Kudos was a local boat with her home port being Plymouth between the dates you mention. Her previous owner was from Ivybridge so I guess you may have known him. She was moored on the Plym, just off Oreston.

I agree. I had one, too (sadly not as shiny as yours), and travelled far and wide in it. It instilled great confidence.
I also had to sell mine due to changed domestic circumstances. By chance I spotted it up for sale again a couple of years ago. I hope it's still getting good use and providing enjoyment.

People I have spoken with who have owned a Hurley 22 have all spoken highly of the design.
I recall one occasion speaking with a guy in the boat yard who was fettling his Westerly GK29. He said that although he enjoyed blasting around the cans in his GK29 he considered the Hurley to be a more stable and seaworthy platform. He said that in the event of deteriorating weather he would rather be on board the Hurley.
A classic yacht I believe.

 

[steve350]

Love the keel Rudder configuration. Belt and braces

Thanks Buck. I think the first of the Hurley 22's were designed with a spade rudder. A later evolution saw the Hurley with a skeg supporting the rudder. A stronger and safer configuration in my view.

 

[MOBY2]

My old girl is 1969 Trident 24 , see avatar, I believe the first one was 1961 love the looks of her .... Although that Twister is pretty sweet .... One day

 

[Laminar Flow]

I certainly would not use the word elegant to describe her. I am not even sure this 1970's design is a classic yacht in the sense of the lovely vessels others have posted. The kindest one can say is that she has character, is seaworthy and now, that I have made all the changes to her rig and steering end, she even sails. She is a virtually a 1 to 1 GRP interpretation of a wooden MFV hull with separate keel/stem, distinct rabbet line and the characteristic hump of a garboard plank.


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