victoria yachts

[jjj]

I hoping someone can shed somelight on the chuck paine designed Victoria Yacht. I was wondering if they are still in production and what was the range of boats, have they any noticable handling characteristic Thanks.

 

[paulineb]

Are they American ?

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[claymore]

The Victoria 34 & Frances 26 are both Chuck Paine designs. Beautiful designs both, well built and lovely to sail. You'll get a lot more informed response if you post this in scuttlebutt. These motorboatie types arn't really interested unless its making loads of noise, producing a swamping wash and burning plenty of fuel. (Bugger, I'd made a resolution not to have a pop - thats the last one broken).

 

[paulineb]

You are SO wrong. But I'm not going to argue with you cos I'm a lady !!!

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[claymore]

Thats the mildest response I've read from you, Lady Pauline

 

[paulineb]

I know. my daughter's reading over my shoulder

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[claymore]

The Picture - what exactly are you wearing?

 

[paulineb]

My Agent Provocateur Divalace collection - not to everyone's taste but Mr B loves me in it

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[claymore]

Hmm,
I've never seen them in Ethel Austin - do they do them in red flannel?

 

[paulineb]

Ethel who ???

silk only

Pxx

 

[claymore]

Re: Ethel who ???

Too much - must lie down in darkened room
goodnight
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[coliholic]

And your point is what Claymore?

 

[ChrisW]

Victoria Yachts used to be built at Victoria Rampart at Warsash.The company went into liquidation about 2 1/2 years ago. They built the Francis, 26, 30 and 34. They are very sturdy reliable cruisers which can safely carry you round the world. The joint services (Army/Navy/Airforce) used 20 of the for sailtraining and after clocking up the equivalent of 5 times of the world the total refit cost of the fleet was only £ 5000. If you want more info give a call to a friend of mine who used to work for Victoria Yachts. I have spoken to him and he says he is happy to talk to you. His name is Chris Dixon. UK Mob. 07768 863 414.

 

[jjj]

Thank's chris I will contact your friend in due course. JJJ

 

[claymore]

Point??, Point??
Since when did I need to have a point - anyway - its rude to point - ask Pauline, she's a lady.