Small craft
Flying Dutchman Olympic One Design.
(REF: 18455)£SOLD
Full specification
Wooden Ships Comments
The Flying Dutchman was designed in 1951 by Conrad Gulcher and Uus Van Essen, and was adopted as an International Class in 1952. From 1960 to 1992 the design was chosen as the Olympic 2 man racing dinghy and was the first One Design to use a trapeze for the crew.
This particular boat, sail number H248, was built in 1960 for Mr C Guelcher, thereofre it is believed it was owned by the designer of the class. The present owner has had her since 1970 when he moved to the UK from Holland, in which time she has been used extensively. In recent years however, old age means she has stayed in the garage and has forced the owner to think about finding a new home for the boat.
Length on deck 20’
Beam 5’8″
Hull weight 130kg
Construction
3 layers of strip plank mahogany with a total thickness of 10mm, glued most likely with a resorcinol glue but not confirmed.
Longitudinal stringers internally give strength to the hull.
The hull has been sheathed in a very lightweight epoxy glass cloth and varnished over the top.
The underwater hull was finished by mixing graphite into the epoxy, giving a black and very hard finish
Mahogany deck with grown knees on the quarters.
Mainsheet track across the centre of the cockpit on a heavy wooden beam.
Mahogany centreplate casing.
Tiller steering with extension. Self bailers fitted.
Rig
Fractional bermudan sloop rig on keel stepped alloy mast and boom.
Stainless steel standing rigging to internal chain plates.
Single trapeze for the crew member.
Roller furling headsail.
Spinnaker set from a well in the foredeck.
Sails
2 sets of mainsail and genoa, last used 10yrs ago. 1 set only lightly used.
Battened main, 12 sqm. Furling genoa.
1 spinnaker
Extra Gear
Road Trailer in serviceable condition
Launching Trolley
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Disclaimer:
These particulars have been prepared in good faith from information provided by the Vendors and are intended as a guide, Wooden Ships cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. The Purchaser should instruct his agent or surveyor to validate all details as necessary and satisfy himself with the condition of the vessel and its equipment.
