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More from the Southampton Boat Show 2004
With sailing boats of every type and size on show it is difficult and probably unfair to highlight just a few of them. But this compact blue-water sailing yacht (7) had a number of interesting features for extensive and carefree cruising, including protection for the transom edges and a rig for ease of handling.
The Farr 645 (8) certainly looked impressive and well styled. It was fitted with in-boom reefing for easy reefing of the main, but I am not sure I would want to kneel down by the mast at sea to use the winches.
It was good to see that large wooden sailing yachts are still being built in the UK and there were plenty of visitors to see over the Spirit 70 (9). Clearly the design of this yacht was driven by client preferences but I would have liked to have had the chance to re-style the hull with more of a sweeping sheer, less bluff sections forward and lighter overhangs aft.
The Tide 28 (10) is another craft aiming to compete in the fast motor-sailer market currently dominated by the Macgregor 26 and the Odin 820. This type of boat is not that easy to design and should not be just a sailing boat with a big engine as the result will be a large trim angle under power and a struggle to reach the intended speed.
The latest generation of the famous X Class (11) offered by Lathams of Poole is still built entirely from wood, but uses the benefits of glued epoxy to save the work and cost of some 2800 fastenings. If accepted by the Class Association this type of construction could be a feature of the class for some time.
As well as the usual sailing and motor cruisers, racers and sportsboats, there were some unusual boats at Southampton 2004 including a modern houseboat and this steel motor barge (12), which looked the perfect way to travel gently round the waterways of Europe. (The poles are not funnels but mooring piles for the marina.)
Motor Boats at Southampton Boat Show 2004
Last Year’s Show
The Farr 645 (8) certainly looked impressive and well styled. It was fitted with in-
It was good to see that large wooden sailing yachts are still being built in the UK and there were plenty of visitors to see over the Spirit 70 (9). Clearly the design of this yacht was driven by client preferences but I would have liked to have had the chance to re-
The Tide 28 (10) is another craft aiming to compete in the fast motor-
The latest generation of the famous X Class (11) offered by Lathams of Poole is still built entirely from wood, but uses the benefits of glued epoxy to save the work and cost of some 2800 fastenings. If accepted by the Class Association this type of construction could be a feature of the class for some time.
As well as the usual sailing and motor cruisers, racers and sportsboats, there were some unusual boats at Southampton 2004 including a modern houseboat and this steel motor barge (12), which looked the perfect way to travel gently round the waterways of Europe. (The poles are not funnels but mooring piles for the marina.)
Motor Boats at Southampton Boat Show 2004
Last Year’s Show
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