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CLASSIC BOAT AUGUST 2016 93

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DOROTHY


A rater yacht with style


Dorothy is as unique as she is attractive. She was built in 1894
(by the Thames Yacht Building Company of Greenhithe) to a
Linton Hope design to race as a Thames A Rater, which was a
radical class in that era – still is! She has since been converted
into a delicate looking cabin yacht, and has won races and
concours d’elegance awards, including the BCYC’s Around
the Island Race in 2008. We saw a lot of her on the 2013
Golfe Du Morbihan rally, where she was a beautiful sight.
She’s teak on oak, 33ft (10m) long and 2.8 tonnes, and comes
on her own road trailer, making her a practical proposal for
attending rallies and regattas, with the right towing vehicle.

Lying UK, Asking £47,000. Tel: +44 (0)1202 330077,
sandemanyachtcompany.co.uk DINGHY

George Cockshott International 12


The ubiquitous 12ft clinkerbuilt dinghy is one of the most likeable classic
boat types around. This one is a George Cockshott-designed International 12,
which officially makes her a racing dinghy (the class raced in the 1920 and
1928 Olympics); but with her lovely dark mahogany and detailed interior
finish, she will provide more reward as a classic little sailing, rowing or
motoring picnic boat, towable by anything and able to be kept almost
anywhere. This example has been stored in a shed since a 2014 re-varnish
and the sails are “as new”. She comes with a road trailer.

Lying Cornwall, Asking £3,200, +44 (0)1803 833899, woodenships.co.uk

SKY


Big gaffer


The designer and builder of this yacht are unknown, but she is thought to be English and she dates from 1890. She has


recently been re-launched after a very thorough, seven-year boatyard restoration. The result is a yacht that has,
superficially at least, the correct appearance (the outboard chainplates are a lovely touch in keeping with her era) but
below decks she reportedly offers every creature comfort. Surely the sort of yacht that would gain you entry to every


event in the world, and turn heads even in the most rarefied of fleets.


Lying Holland, Asking €1.4m (£1.1m), Tel: +31 111 676131, forsailyachtbrokers.nl

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