USED Classic Boat. The five best boats (series) designed by Dick Carter (9-13 m)

The landscape relating to Classic Bo ats-that is, production boats over 25 years old and launched since 1967-is a vast and ever-expanding one, made up of hulls of all shapes and sizes and, perhaps, not as easily “navigable” as one would often like. In light of this, in addition to our sections on Historic Classic Boats and Your Classic Boats, we have created a series of articles, aimed, boatyard by boatyard, at exploring 5 exceptional hulls, projects fundamental to the evolution of boating, or of a specific “brand.” On the heels of the previous 23 articles (which you will find at the bottom of this one), it is now the turn of Dick Carter and 5 of his splendid series models. Here, then, are 5 of the most relevant serial hulls signed Carter to have ever been produced.

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Dick Carter, 5 standard and exceptional hulls from 9 to 13 meters

Dick Carter was not born as a naval architect; in fact, far be it from him to become such a designer. It will be chance, or fate if you prefer, that brings him there. An American, he discovered sailing in his youth, on Cape Cod (Massachusetts), and then pursued it during his undergraduate studies at Yale and beyond, always on boats renamed “Rabbit” and always in parallel with his work as an industrial engineer (except for an interlude at Hood’s sailmaker, where he would, however, work in marketing). In 1962 he purchased a Medalist, a design by Bill Tripp (renamed Rabbit), with which he began offshore racing in the U.S. Northwest, creating a network of acquaintances and friendships destined to lead him to the turning point. These include hydrographic engineer Bertrand Imbert, who will instill in him the idea of designing his own boat. Thus was born the Rabbit, the hull that would revolutionize sailing forever.

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CARTER 30

specs: Northshore Yacht Yards & Teligi; 9.07 x 3.07 m; 1972-1990; #400+; Dick Carter

Among the various ‘adventures’ portrayed by Dick Carter, one that will see enormous and unexpected success (although semi-discovered by us), is the production of the Carter 30, basically, a Carter 33 panto in small and built by Northshore Yacht Yards. In 1973, production was also started in Poland (Teligi) and the 30-footer became a cult. More than 400 examples produced of which, hundreds, will be given to the USSR as payment of state debts… The Soviet Картер 30 class is born, the merit of an exceptional small boat, simple and marine, cabin cruiser and competitive.

CARTER 33

specifications: Olympic Yachts; 9.93 x 3.35 m; 1971; #200; Dick Carter

Among the American’s most popular designs, the Carter 33 was undoubtedly a huge success: 200 examples were produced. The small 33-footer, in fact, immediately revealed itself as a hull devoted to offshore cruising, a boat designed with big sailing in mind, but not forgetting the considerable design knowledge related to the world of racing. It was a cult of the early 1970s, highly appreciated and imported to Italy by Carter Offshore.

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CARTER 37

specifications: Olympic Yachts; 11.28 x 3.63 m; 1973; #N/A; Dick Carter

With the Carter 37, one faces a hull with a pedigree that is nothing short of exceptional. In fact, she is the direct descendant of the legendary Ydra, a one-off designed by Carter for Marina Spaccarelli Bulgari, a hull with which, moreover, she and Straulino won the ’73 One Ton Cup. Adapted to series production by Carter himself, it was among the first examples of cruiser-racer to depopulate the market. The lines are still elegant today, the deckhouse is harmonious and the stern gorgeous. Iconic project of a man of genius.

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CARTER 39

specifications: Olympic Yachts; 11.89 x 3.89 m; 1974; #N/A; Dick Carter

Another great classic of 1970s boating, the Carter 39 is another excellent series hull by Carter. Armed at the masthead and with a sleek and undoubtedly more than marine hull, the Carter 39 is not only a beauty, but is a fast and powerful boat in her own right. A great little cult favorite to enjoy to this day.

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ORCA 43

specifications: Sailboat; 13.26 x 3.86 m; 1972-1984; #N/A; Dick Carter

Initially made as a wooden prototype, the Orca 43 was born directly from this, used as a mold, resulting in one of the largest boats ever to come out of the Sailboat yard, later to become the Cantiere del Pardo, in 1974. One of the first four Orca 43s was, moreover, bought by Raul Gardini (of the Moro di Venezia, to understand…) who successfully raced on it in the Mediterranean Championship and the Middle Sea Race. Very unusual design, with a very slender bow and completely flush deck. Unusual for the times.

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