Searching for a Sailboat, "Fair Grace"

[Aiyana7379]

Hi All,

I've probably posted in the wrong area, but bear with me please. I am very much new at sailing. I'm in search of a sailboat called Fair Grace, British owned previously by a couple with the last name Newton and used to be moored in Hartlepool Marina. Brian passed away in 1999 and Fair Grace was sold around 2004-2005 or so. I'm not looking for the new owner, however. I just want to know what type of sailboat she is; I know Fair Grace was fiberglass; but her decks are angled so that when she heeled, crew would walk on a flat/horizontal surface. I believe she''s a Class B and measures about 12m (approximately 39ft, but about 41 with the bowsprit, I think. Oh, and about 3m (approx. 9.8ft) in breadth. From what I can remember, she was purchased in/around Holland.

If anyone has any information on what sailboat type Fair Grace could be, I'd really appreciate it. I can't seem to find anything.

Thanks in advance,
Aiyana

 

[sarabande]

This seems to fit your search requirements, except that she's steel.

http://yachtfocus.co.uk/used-boat/breitner-yacht-brokers/108941/one-off-42-staal/

 

[Aiyana7379]

Thank you so much, sarabrande! I do believe THAT is the boat! I wasn't sure if it really was fiberglass so I'm sure I was wrong in assuming that. The interior layout is as I remember.

Thanks again!

Best,
Aiyana7379

 

[peter stothert]

Hi All,

I've probably posted in the wrong area, but bear with me please. I am very much new at sailing. I'm in search of a sailboat called Fair Grace, British owned previously by a couple with the last name Newton and used to be moored in Hartlepool Marina. Brian passed away in 1999 and Fair Grace was sold around 2004-2005 or so. I'm not looking for the new owner, however. I just want to know what type of sailboat she is; I know Fair Grace was fiberglass; but her decks are angled so that when she heeled, crew would walk on a flat/horizontal surface. I believe she''s a Class B and measures about 12m (approximately 39ft, but about 41 with the bowsprit, I think. Oh, and about 3m (approx. 9.8ft) in breadth. From what I can remember, she was purchased in/around Holland.

If anyone has any information on what sailboat type Fair Grace could be, I'd really appreciate it. I can't seem to find anything.

Thanks in advance,
Aiyana

Hi Anyana
This is a bit old now but I'm pretty sure this is the boat I bought in 2004. She was steel and was an Ankh 37 designed by Alastair Hunter. I sailed her for about 10 years... Went across the Atlantic, central America, USA, Canada and back. Sold her to a finish guy.
She was a rather unusual design. The slopey decks were a mixed blessing as the leeward deck was like the north face of the Eiger! Let me know if you want any more info.

 

[SaltIre]

Is this her?

Ship FAIR GRACE (Sailing Vessel) Registered in Finland - Vessel details, Current position and Voyage information - IMO 0, MMSI 230138500, Call sign OH7836

 

[peter stothert]

Yes, that's her, thanks. Nice to see she's getting around.