1972 Yachting World Dayboat (YWDB) & Trailer
General Specification
Construction
- Wood clinker construction
- Oak ribs
- Mahogany ply decks
- Solid mahogany transom, thwarts and centreboard case
- Lifting steel centreboard
- Shed stored when not in commission
Mechanical & Electrical
- No engine
Rigging & Sails
- Bermudan sloop rig
- Spruce mast/spars
- Mast hinged at deck to enable lowering for passing under bridges
- Whisker pole for poling out jib
- Slab reefing main (converted from original roller reefing)
- Two suits of sails by Quay Sails of Poole
Equipment
- Galvanised single axle un-braked road trailer (new tyres 2014, very little use since, no lighting board)
- Professionally made ‘mast up’ cover with boom support that protects the sail, decks and cockpit (suitable for use on mooring)
- Full set of buoyancy bags
- Pair of wooden oars
- Mast crutch
- Bilge pump
- Pad to protect transom from an outboard motor clamp (motor not included)
- Mud weight
- Couple of fenders
- Pair of mooring warps
- Various sail ties, bits of cordage, etc.
Remarks:
Well known on the upper Thurne racing scene as a very fast boat, this Yachting World Dayboat (YWDB) won the Bloodbath (all-comers race) at Hickling Village Regatta in 2015. She is understood to be sound throughout and is ready for sailing. An excellent example of the class!
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