Dyarchy imho one of the most beautiful ever.

I seem to recall a photo, the line drawings and GA were in Peter Heaton "Cruising" published some time ago when discussing different types of cruising boats. It was built for a Mr Pinkney in1938. There was a pair of interesting round armchairs forward in the saloon either side. A lovely boat I always admired, but for others to own, unless I were very rich. Lauren Giles, the new firm, will sell you plans if you wish.
I didn't like the steel one.
 
Eric Hiscock used to crew in her and there is information about her in his book "Cruising Under Sail" and in another of his earlier books.

I believe he met his wife, Susan, crewing in Dyarchy.
 
Mea culpa, it may well have been Eric Hiscock where I remember it from. Unfortunately I let my copies of Cruising and Voyaging under Sail go during a unfortunate clear out.
 
The dinghy with handrails is very much part of it. The picture in 'Cruising Under Sail' is perhaps even more evocative.

In them days serious yachts had small cockpits for a good reason...
 
What would be the modern equivalent she was designed by the best architect of the day sailed by a very knowledgeable owner,but how things have changed no proper hard dinghy ,the aft end littered with spray hoods,biminkes, arches carrying radar and solar panels and a plethora of grubby fenders lashed to the push pit,it’s difficult to see the modern boat as so graceful.
 
Lucy52 said:
I seem to recall a photo, the line drawings and GA were in Peter Heaton "Cruising" published some time ago when discussing different types of cruising boats. It was built for a Mr Pinkney in1938. There was a pair of interesting round armchairs forward in the saloon either side. A lovely boat I always admired, but for others to own, unless I were very rich. Lauren Giles, the new firm, will sell you plans if you wish.
I didn't like the steel one.
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Is that just because its steel ?
 
Wansworth said:
What would be the modern equivalent she was designed by the best architect of the day sailed by a very knowledgeable owner,but how things have changed no proper hard dinghy ,the aft end littered with spray hoods,biminkes, arches carrying radar and solar panels and a plethora of grubby fenders lashed to the push pit,it’s difficult to see the modern boat as so graceful.
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I think you missed my link? None of the things you describe (okay, I can't see a hard dinghy).
 
Wansworth said:
What would be the modern equivalent she was designed by the best architect of the day sailed by a very knowledgeable owner,but how things have changed no proper hard dinghy ,the aft end littered with spray hoods,biminkes, arches carrying radar and solar panels and a plethora of grubby fenders lashed to the push pit,it’s difficult to see the modern boat as so graceful.
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The modern equivalent would be something like this ... IMO stunning

 
I see her as handsome and purposeful, but I'm not sure that I would call her beautiful. She has something of the look of a trading vessel, which is part of her character, but she represents a way of life that is foreign to me and I admire her in the same way as I would a Colchester smack, ie, quite a lot.
 
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