REFINING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS: {early spring 2006}

Few can argue the classic good looks or classic lines of a Little Harbor or Hinckley Sailboat. Many of today’s modern designs are equally pleasing. The difficulty is achieving good looks in a deck salon style. Most deck salon and raised salon sailboats today are built on existing hulls used for the more traditional style of sailboat with a relatively low cabin trunk. Good looks are often compromised. In addition to the basics:

Pleasing Lines
Comfortable Cockpit with good visibility
10 knots minimum while under power
Comfortable Guest Cabin
Two comfortable Heads
Maine Salon with Visibility while sitting AND standing
Interior Helm Station with good visibility
Reasonable Draft
Must meet ABYC-ABS-USCG construction codes

None of the boats we looked at met enough of the criteria to satisfy our requirements. There was no objection to building “new” unless the cost was prohibitive. Building a custom “one off” in the 50-foot range, here in the states would be prohibitive, especially if one considers resale.