5 Classic Boats from 10.80 to 11.22 meters that set the standard
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Not all used boats are the same. They decline in quality of construction, design, and then in signature, performance, and innovation. But then there are also some truly unique boats, projects that are so successful that they are a step ahead of all others, projects that are born better. We have selected 100 of these memorable
Classic Boats
and, in this ninth episode, we look at 5 more, from 10.80 to 11.22 meters.
- Previous Episodes:
- What are Classic Boats
- What is the IOR (International Offshore Rule)
- Classic Boat, Aim 1 (6.00 – 7.32 m)
- Classic Boat, Aim 2 (7.50 – 8.60 m)
- Classic Boat, Aim 3 (8.90 – 9.13 m)
- Classic Boat, Aim 4 (9.14 – 9.24 m)
- Classic Boat, Aim 5 (9.40 – 9.95 m)
- Classic Boat, Aim 6 (9.98 – 10.08 m)
- Classic Boat, Episode 7 (10.10 – 10.40 m)
- Classic Boat, Episode 8 (10.45 – 10.75 m)
5 Classic Boats from 10.80 to 11.22 meters
In 1977, Jean Marie Finot shocked the boating world with a cruising boat that was nothing short of unprecedented; it was the Comet 11, destined to become a milestone in deck design. Eleven years later, Stark also left his mark, bringing new whimsy to the sailing world. There will be no shortage of obvious revolutions in this 9th, just as there will be no shortage of small wonders, inevitable when dealing with masterpieces by the greatest naval architects of the last century. Here are 5 Classic Boats from 10.80 to 11.22 meters that set the standard.
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COMET 11
Comar | 10.80 x 3.60 m | 1977 | Jean Marie Finot
It took, in 1977, the iconoclastic hand of Finot and the resourcefulness of Comar to bring forth something never before seen in cruising boats. The Comet 11 was sold in 187 examples, disliked by purists of the time, but certainly an original landmark in world sailing design.
Classic Boats. FIRST 35S5
Beneteau | 10.80 x 3.61 m | 1988 | Jean Berret / Philippe Stark
For the first time a designer outside the boating world, Philippe Stark, gets his hands on a production sailboat. A great success, produced from 1988 to 1994, the First 35S5 was produced in as many as 430 examples. One only has to see the deckhouse with those unusual windows to understand why. The whimsical way to design.
IMPALA 36
Shipyard 71 | 10.90 x 3.30 m | 1975 | Doug Peterson
In 1973, a plywood-built boat with never-before-seen lines arrived in Sardinia; it was called Ganbare and marked a turning point in design. Shipyard 71 understands that it must be mass produced, thus the Impala 36 was born and exhibited at the Genoa Boat Show in 1975. Sailors are left speechless. And designer Doug Peterson becomes a sailing superstar.
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Classic Boats. SWEDEN 36
Sweden Yachts | 11.00 x 3.66 m | 1984 | Peter Norlin
In the 1970s and 1980s, Sweden Yachts was building with superb Nordic quality and its own simple, streamlined design, the work of the pairing with designer Peter Norlin. The Sweden 36 is the most successful, 74 built from 1984 to 1992. Credit to the perfect balance of design, a child of the IOR era.
POLARIS 37
Polaris Yachts | 11.22 x 3.63 m | 1980 | Ron Holland
Building on the success of the 33, the Polaris shipyard asked Ron Holland for a One Tonner that would echo the design and features of the smaller model. It turns out to be an even better performing boat and harmonious in design.
Data comparison
– | Comet 11 | First 35S5 | Impala 36 | Sweden 36 | Polaris 37 |
LOA | 10.80 m | 10.80 m | 10.90 m | 11.00 m | 11.22 m |
LWL | 9.00 m | 8.95 m | 8.70 m | 8.99 m | 9.05 m |
MAX BAGLIO. | 3.60 m | 3.61 m | 3.30 m | 3.66 m | 3.63 m |
FISHING. | 1.60 m | 1.83 m | 1.90 m | 2.04 m | 2.00 m |
DISLC. | 5,600 kg | 5,198 kg | 5,800 kg | 6,486 kg | 4,650 kg |
S. SAILING (R+G) | 54.26* sqm | 51.65* sqm | 75.90* sqm | 60.39* sqm | 59.92* sqm |
YEAR | 1977 | 1988 | 1975 | 1984 | 1980 |
Don’t miss the upcoming releases, every Tuesday and Friday. In the next article:
- CHANCE 37 | Wauquiez
- V-CAT 38 | Artmare
- RANGER 37 | Ranger Yachts
- CARTER 37 | Olympic Marine
- BALTIC 37 | Baltic
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!
- Do you have a Classic Boat? Participate in the SAIL CUP with your boat. There is a special ranking for you! Find out which stage is right for you!
Edited by Doi De Luise and Luca Oriani
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