Five Classic Boats from 7.5 to 8.6 meters that are great little icons
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Even if built by a famous shipyard and designed by a top designer, not all boats are the same. In fact, several evaluation criteria intervene to define its historical value, all characteristics that, taken together, can define a project as a Classic Boat, a small jewel in short. We illustrated this in our
poster on Classic Boats.
Seen the first 5 of 100 (
HERE
), let’s then look at 5 more memorable Classic Boats from 7.52 to 8.60 meters.
5 Classic Boats from 7.52 to 8.60 meters
Five more small ones, which are not so small after all. Five truly iconic boats, key pieces of nautical and sailing history. From the Rivetto, designed by Fontana-Maletto-Navone, to Jean Marie Finot’s Comet 28 Race, these Classic Boats are all boats that have been able to prove their worth and competitiveness, passing every test presented over the years, so much so that we still see many of them today. Five cult objects then, Classic Boats of great success and capable of providing endless satisfaction even now, more than 40 years after their first appearance.
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RIVET
Errepidi / Negri Natica | 7.52 x 2.50 m | 1978 | Studio Fontana, Maletto, Navone
Masterpiece of Lombard designers Fontana-Maletto-Navone, archistars of the 1970s/80s. The Wahoo prototype in 1978 won the Mini Ton Cup, stunning in performance and innovative design. It was later mass-produced in dozens. In just 7 meters there was plenty of space inside and out. Brilliant.
SURPRISE
Archambault | 7.65 x 2.48 m | 1977 | Michel Joubert
The best-selling day sailer in history: 1550 units produced. It was signed by the French magician Michel Joubert, and two versions were planned, with either a fixed or movable keel. Even today there are fleets of Surprise racing. A little tidbit.
Classic Boats. X-79
X-Yachts | 7.96 x 2.88 m | 1979 | Niels Jeppesen
The myth of the Danish shipyard was born with this boat, of which 468 were produced from 1979 to 1994. It became the flagship monotype for the northern European market, still active in as many as 5 countries today. Small masterpiece of Niels Jeppesen who designed and built it. Perfect, even today.
Read the story of Peter Giolli,
crossed the Baltic Sea in his X-79!
PASSER
Sartini | 8.55 x 3.05 m | 1971 | Jean Marie Finot
A project that made sailing history. Made of glued cross laminated plywood, it was produced in over 136 examples from 1971 to 1982. Finot’s design with a very wide stern for the time, it proved excellent in racing. It offers good space for cruising as well. school bench for many sailors, including Cino Ricci.
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Classic Boats. COMET 28 RACE
Comar | 8.60 x 2.49 m | 1984 | Jean Marie Finot
Comar has become the largest sailboat yard in Europe to turn the tables. In 1984 he launched the Comet 28 Race, and the idea was to get everyone to go racing. It succeeds in part. The result is an eye-catching, out-of-the-ordinary boat that is produced for as many as 11 years in 75 examples. A real treat.
Data comparison
| – | Rivet | Surprise | X-79 | Passer | Comet 28 R |
| LOA | 7.52 m | 7.65 m | 7.96 m | 8.55 m | 8.60 m |
| LWL | 5.60 m | 6.60 m | 6.40 m | 6.30 m | 7.35 m |
| MAX BAGLIO. | 2.50 m | 2.48 m | 2.88 m | 3.05 m | 2.49 m |
| FISHING. | 1.35 m | 1.60 m | 1.33 m | 1.65 m | 1.50 m |
| DISLC. | 850 kg | 1,250 kg | 1,345 kg | 2,500 kg | 1,710 kg |
| S. SAILING (R+G) | 27.0 square meters | 27.5 square meters | 29.36 square meters | 32.24 square meters | 39.95 square meters |
| YEAR | 1978 | 1977 | 1979 | 1968 | 1984 |
Don’t miss the upcoming releases, every Tuesday and Friday. In the next article:
- Stag 29 | Mark III;
- Show 29 | Barberis;
- Balanzone | Intercarene;
- Comet 9.10 | Comar/Sipla;
- Rush 31 | Jeanneau.
Three “tidbits” about Classic Boats
- Want to learn more about the world of Classic Boats (1967-1998), the iconic boats of the period, the legendary designers, the stories and races of the “golden age” of sailing? Check out our section dedicated to Classic Boats!
- Do you have a Classic Boat to sell? Put it (for free) on our classifieds market!
Edited by Doi De Luise and Luca Oriani
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