Seventy years ago, a busy time for Newman & son, the Poole yacht builder. In the previous ten years eight new custom Laurent Giles designs of various sizes left the yard. 1948 saw the start of construction of another two: the 38’ racing cutter Tilly Whim named after a cave on the Jurassic coast of […]
Boat Plan Sets Game changers Historical Yachts Model Plans Yacht RegisterNearly forty years ago, November 1977 was indeed a prolific month for the construction of new wooden Vertues; building commenced on five, all of which were launched and are still afloat and enjoyed today. It was shortly after this profusion that the initiative was raised to produce these famous little ocean cruisers in GRP, and […]
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