How long do home build boats last?

[DownWest]

There was a fleet of Muscadet yachts racing in St Malo last year, most were immaculately presented with new sails and deck hardware; many were on brand new galvanised road trailers. They have a lot in common with our Debutante and made a great sight on the water, not because they are particularly pretty but the sheer elan of the thing
Most would have been made in the 50's / 60's.

Muscadet sailing snap:


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I think you will find that the Muscadet is a bit faster than the Deb. The resemblance is mostly from the reversed shear. The underwater body is quite different.