Legendary Classic Boats: 1970s masterpieces (50 to 80 thousand euros)

To talk about Classic Boats in general sometimes misses the nuances and subtleties that each design phase entailed, as well as its evolutions and philosophies. We selected 300 projects of excellence, 300 models of historical value to celebrate and enhance. With this in mind, we now want to explore the topic as it deserves, contextualizing each project and each boat to its time. Here now is a series of in-depth articles, brief overviews of 20 legendary Classic Boats, their design canons and their evolution decade by decade. Here, then, are 5 legendary Classic Boats from the 1970s (presented in order of average value).

Legendary Classic Boats: The 1970s (pt.2)

With the 1970s, the lessons and experiments of the previous period (inaugurated, if you will, by that resounding Fastnet of ’65), come full circle into design, launching some of the most important yards and designers of the second half of the century. Competitive, quality hulls begin to appear on both sides of the market, moving from smaller sizes up to Maxi sizes. At the same time, lines change, beams increase, and slips decrease. It changes, in a nutshell, both the design and the philosophy behind the boats, which now range from the smallest cruisers to the largest successful hulls. Crucial to this phase, however, is also the introduction of a new canon, the IOR, which will see the start of an unparalleled season: cruisers, racers, performance cruisers and true bluewater will now begin to depopulate, expanding market segments in every plausible direction.

5 Legendary Classic Boats of the 1970s

With these five Classic Boats we immediately see 5 hulls capable of both representing the excellence of the period and the (middle) market ranges of their values today. They are exceptional boats that have become iconic both in the Mediterranean and around the world because of their qualities and innovations, whether these are visionary, as with the Comet 11, or purely qualitative and aesthetic, as with the others. Here are 5 hulls between 50 and 90 thousand euros on average, perfect for cruising, racing or long weeks spent at sea.

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COMET 11

Comar; 10.8 m; Jean Marie Finot; 1977

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It takes Finot’s iconoclastic hand and Comar’s resourcefulness to bring forth something never before seen in cruising boats. The year is 1977 and the Comet 11 is born, soon sold in 187 examples, disliked by purists of the time, but certainly an original landmark in world sailing design. It is indeed an innovative hull, has different volumes and features a never-before-seen deckhouse, including a huge smoked-cut window. Aesthetics aside, however, in cruising it knows how to say its piece.

Its AVERAGE VALUE is around €52,000. To find out its card and price range, open this LINK.

HALLBERG RASSY 312

Hallberg Rassy; 9.42 m; Christoph Rassy / Olle Enderlein; 1979

The Hallberg Rassy 312 is a little cult, a masterpiece that remained in production for over 13 years, with as many as 690 built. It is undoubtedly one of the yard’s most popular projects. As is often the case, there are different versions depending on the year of production, mainly recognizable by the deckhouse, lacking, or not, a porthole. In terms of design and quality, only praise. It is a small masterpiece, great on a cruise and a pleasure to wear. Not for nothing, despite his size, he was among the most coveted bluewater…

Its AVERAGE VALUE is around €65,000. To find out its card and price range, open this LINK.

SWAN 37

Nautor Swan; 11.13 m; Sparkman & Stephens; 1970

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Abundant slips, narrow and high stern, deckhouse still raised, no flush deck. She is an early Swan, a classic hull, a child of the Sparkman & Stephens approach of the late 1960s. She is elegant, clean, still mindful of the lines of the 36′ and 43′. A beautiful boat, a piece of history. Today, in addition to being a beautiful classic to own, it is a hull that can bring joys. Displacement as they only knew how to do them once, she is gentle on the waves and good bolinier. Not bad for small cruises in elegance.

Its AVERAGE VALUE is around €83,000. To find out its card and price range, open this LINK.

BALTIC 39

Baltic Yachts; 11.81; Cuthberson & Cassian; 1977

In the 1970s Baltic was the direct competitor of Nautor Swan. The Baltic 39, built in as many as 51 examples, was one of the great designs of the C&C duo, Canadians Cuthberson & Cassian, who designed elegant, unforced boats. The construction is faultless, the boat equally good. The lines are clean, the momentum begins to shorten, the beam recedes. It is a hull for sailing, and does not disdain small cruising.

Its AVERAGE VALUE is around €85,000. To find out its card and price range, open this LINK.

SOLARIS 47

Se.Ri.Gi; 14.3 m; Sparkman & Stephens; 1979

It is the late 1970s. Young German Frers is working in the studio of ‘elderly’ designers Sparkman & Stephens in New York when, Se.Ri.Gi Shipyard, which makes Solaris, asks for a design for a 47-footer. The result, where Frers’ innovative hand can be seen, is an unusual boat, characterized by a bizarre deckhouse that becomes its hallmark. The interior is a masterpiece of cabinet making. It is a good boat in so many ways, but the interior is really outstanding, entirely handcrafted. It is a hull that wants to run, but its vocation is permanence on board, whatever that may be.

Its AVERAGE VALUE is around €86,000. To find out its card and price range, open this LINK.

The three steps to enhance your Classic Boat

Well, is your boat a Classic Boat? Now we explain how to dignify Classic Boats by Journal of Sailing and increase their value. We have created a network of professionals dedicated to precisely this enhancement.

• The first mandatory step in enhancing the value of a historic Classic Boat by Giornale della Vela is appraisal. We have identified two “top” appraisers(Davide Zerbinati and Danilo Fabbroni) who can draw up a real Classic Boat certification and see the historical value of the boat recognized. Only by careful analysis of the state of the property and its maintenance over the years, as well as checking that the original design has not been distorted, can its value be certified.
• Insurance is the second essential step, after the appraisal. Today it is difficult for an insurance company to value a boat that is at least 25 years old for its true value. With the Classic Boat initiative, once an appraisal is obtained from our two appraisers, the intrinsic value of the boat is also received by the insurance broker David Assicurazioni. And if the appraisal certified the boat’s excellent condition–the premium becomes more affordable! HERE you can find out more about insurance!
• Buying and selling is the third step that required dedicated professionals: we involved one of Italy’s leading brokers(Abayachting) capable of transposing the real value of each of the current 188 selected boats, both in the case of selling and buying. It helps you sell it or buy it at the best price by selecting the best buyer or buyer, performing an assessment of the boat’s condition.
• Our “dream team” of appraisers, insurers and brokers can be contacted with one click directly from the boat tabs (Link here).
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