Five cult Classic Boats between 9.14 and 9.23 meters
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There are boats and Boats, not all are the same. Some, it has been said, are worthwhile by quality of construction, others by quality of design, and then by signature, by uniqueness. And on and on. Then, there are the unique, iconic boats, those in which the spark of genius is obvious, perfectly matched in every respect. In our
Classic Boat Manifesto
we selected 100 of them and, now, we see 5 small but absolutely brilliant ones. Here are the unparalleled 5 Classic Boats from 9.14 to 9.23 meters.
- Read also: What are Classic Boats (1967-1998)
- Read also: Classic Boat, Episode 1 – From 6.00 to 7.32 m
- Read also: Classic Boat, Episode 2 – 7.50 to 8.60m
- Read also: Classic Boat, Episode 3 – From 8.90 to 9.13 m
5 Classic Boats from 9.14 to 9.23 meters
L’
Harpège
, a cult object, is the first among the Classic Boats in this review. And it sets the pace for the following, immediately introduced by the genius Vallicelli’s first masterpiece, the
Ziggurat 916
. A series of not-so-small boats anymore, but certainly great in terms of both design and history, real gems. Here, then, are 5 Classic Boats that, in their own way, were able to revolutionize the world of sailing.
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ARPÈGE
Dufour | 9.14 x 3.02 m | 1967 | Michel Dufour
Who doesn’t know the Arpège, the first real large series fiberglass boat? Thanks to an obscure mad engineer, Michel Dufour, who decides to design and then build his ideal boat. The first example in GRP was launched in 1967 and with him at the helm he won immediately. 1600 examples built from 1967 to 1978. There is nothing more to say.
- Learn more about the legendary Arpège! Read our article on his story, you can find it HERE.
Classic Boats. ZIGGURAT 916
CPR | 9.16 x 3.02 m | 1976 | Andrea Vallicelli
In 1976 three young designers and friends-Andrea Vallicelli, Vittorio Mariani, and Nicola Sironi-did not realize that, with the Ziggurat, they were devising a future sailing icon. The Ziggurat, for tonnage IOR a Half Tonner, is beautiful, fast and livable. Definitely a milestone in Italian boating.
- Want to learn more about this little masterpiece? Here is an in-depth article:
Ziggurat 916
.
DUCK 31
Racing Sailboats / Avallone | 9.20 x 3.75 m | 1981 | Massimo Paperini
Federico Avallone takes over the Artmare shipyard and relies on the very young designer Massimo Paperini, thus was born Duck 31, a great rival to the Farr 31 whose stern lines it resembles. It was also produced in “do-it-yourself” kits. It was born to race in the Half Ton class and, even today, is a leading boat in this category.
PIERROT
Mariver | 9.20 x 3.00 m | 1973 | Studio Sciomachen
Produced in about 50 examples, it is one of the best boats designed by the Sciomachen brothers, who named their boats after commedia dell’arte masks. Produced in two versions, the first with a short stern and, later, elongated. In the regatta it was a Half Tonner IOR.
Classic Boats. MILLER 31
Zuanelli | 9.23 x 3.20 m | 1978 | Bob Miller & Ben Lexcen
With the water lines of Ben Lexcen, the man who managed to wrest theAmerica’s Cup from the Americans, he could only be a minor prodigy. Designed for racing, it also stands out as an excellent cruiser, with sleek, planing lines. The deckhouse is questionable aesthetically, but it is the results that count.
- How did Ben Lexcen snatch the America’s Cup from the U.S.? Find out.
HERE
| Р| Arp̬ge | Ziggurat 916 | Duck 31 | Pierrot | Miller 31 |
| LOA | 9.14 m | 9.16 m | 9.20 m | 9.20 m | 9.23 m |
| LWL | 6.71 m | 7.90 | 7.20 m | 7.47 m | 7.35 m |
| MAX BAGLIO. | 3.02 m | 3.02 m | 3.75 m | 3.00 m | 3.20 m |
| FISHING. | 1.4 m | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | 1.68 m | 1.67 / 1.85 m |
| DISLC. | 3,494 kg | 3,100 kg | 2,500 kg | 2,800 kg | 3.500 kg |
| S. SAILING (R+G) | 35.49 square meters | 38.46 square meters | 45.52sqm | 48.70 square meters | – |
| YEAR | 1967 | 1976 | 1981 | 1973 | 1978 |
Don’t miss the upcoming releases, every Tuesday and Friday. In the next article:
- Elan 31 | Elan Marine
- MUMM 30 | Carroll Marine / Ovington
- FARR 31 | Artmare
- Karate | CNSO
- Ziggurat 995 | CPR
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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