SEAVIEW MERMAID (1909)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 25 ft |
| LWL | 17 ft |
| Beam | 6 ft |
| Draft | 3 ft |
| Displacement | 3,500 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.5 kn |
About the SEAVIEW MERMAID (1909)
There has been a SEAVIEW class racing on the solent for more the a century. This is the first version built by Arthur Taylor of Sandown on the Isle of Wight. Construction details: Scottish larch on ash. Replaced in 1922: Boats have been replaced several times: 1909:Design-G.U. Laws, Builder- Arthur Taylor gaffhead sloop with bowsprit,wood (individually owned) 1922: New design - A. Westmacott - Woodnutts, bermudian/marconi sloop, wood (club ownership arrangement established - Seaview YC) 1962: cold-molded plywood, Arthur Robb late-1990’s: Fiberglass. (mold for made from previous version under supervision of David Thomas)
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 25ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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