I first saw my love... (yacht ID plea)

[Admiral Fitzroy]

Moored in Newtown Creek last week. Something about her classic lines yet modern and sensible set up spoke to me.
Only problem was I never caught her name...
The lovely Dutch couple aboard said she was a Dutch built "G...". Alas I instantly forgot, but I'm sure it began with a "G".
Can any of you assist? What is she? Where might I find her and make her mine forever?
Thanks very much

 

[Shuggy]

I think you only fell for her because she flashed you her knickers. And not just the one pair - two!

 

[Poecheng]

Not sure but may be a Victoire.

Saw one come in to Halfpenny Pier in Harwich and was compelled to find out what it was.

 

[westhinder]

Can't see the picture, but from your description, could it have been a Breehorn? Very fine cruising boats

 

[johnalison]

Breehorn and Victoire had the same designer. As you say, good boats, both. I have been a guest on board each at various times.

 

[Robert Wilson]

I was invited aboard a Breehorn in Peterhead two years ago (in fact, two years to the day!!).
Beautiful both outside and inside, and yes, I think the one in the photo above is of that class/build.

When I complimented the owner on his prized possession, he replied with gratitude and confirmed he was the either the designer or the builder (or both) . My less than perfect memory has let me down again

 

[johnalison]

Breehorns are lovely, but they may not be perfect. We were friends with a delightful Dutch couple many years ago. They had had a problem with the rudder or rudder stock and were involved with a legal case against the builders. Nevertheless, they were very proud of their boat.

 

[Motor_Sailor]

. . . What is she? . . .

Victoire V35.

 

[johnalison]

Victoire V35.

Are you sure? Victoires usually have the victoire name and model number on the coachroof somewhere and the coachroof is extended forward towards the mast.

 

[snooks]

Definitely looks like a Dick Koopmans design.

Very similar to the Sentjin 37 http://www.sentijn.nl/ but it's not. :0)

Possible this one though: http://www.dickkoopmans.nl/designs/6069/.html

 

[Motor_Sailor]

Are you sure?

Just an idea.

 

[johnalison]

Just an idea.

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OK; I'll buy it. I am more accustomed to seeing the smaller Victoires, around 11m.

 

[armchairsailor]

Victoire

Bree horn

Compare and contrast...

 

[Frogmogman]

Just an idea.

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I think you're right. Looks like a Victoire V35 to me too.

 

[Admiral Fitzroy]

Great stuff! Thank you so much everyone. Now to rob a bank to afford one... ��

 

[Robert Wilson]

Please may I come with you. I'll carry your bags..................

 

[Tin Tin]

Your love looks like a Breehorn 37 to me