Classic Boat Cult | 10 meters overall: an outstanding segment (to be recovered) – pt.2

If, of all people, there is one segment that has declined in recent times, without a doubt, it is the 10-meter segment. Just think back to the ‘classic’ design, to the 1960s, 1970s, and even 1980s: 10-meter hulls were stately hulls, they were widespread, and, except for pure racers, they were hulls that went everywhere. Certainly, they were not daysailers. And today, despite everything, they survive; but not only that. The ‘classic’ 10 meters are well established and populate a large share of the used market, offering answer to all budgets and needs. Focusing on quality (and ignoring overly narrow beams) we have identified 20 of to say the least exceptional, seasoned and very valid projects. In this second half, here are 10 more Classic Boats from this very versatile segment.

Classic Boat Cults: going anywhere in ’10 meters’ (pt.1)

Between 10.01 and 10.99 meters, undoubtedly, the difference is not small. Of course, there is still a lot you can do in 10 meters. From small ante-litteram performance cruisers to the purest bluewater, the 10-meter segment is one of those that have had the most to say. Here are ten unimpeachable ones from 10.74 to 10.90 meters. You can find the previous 10 HERE.

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Nicholson 35 | 10.74 m

Specifications: Camper & Nicholson; 10.74 x 3.18 m; 19871; Camper & Nicholson

It is the classic British bluewater cabin cruiser, a must-have from British shipyard Camper & Nicholson. Built in more than 200 examples, it is a design that prioritizes safety and seamanship over speed and pace, all to the benefit of the comfort of life on board. The beam is narrow, the keel semi-long: a true classic. Find out its every detail and market values by consulting its dedicated fact sheet, found in theCamper & Nicholson Archives of the Classic Boat Club.

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Dufour 35 | 10.75 m

Specifications: Dufour; 10.75 x 3.45 m; 1971-1982;; Michel Dufour

Produced in 450 examples, given the period and tonnage, the Dufour 35 is undoubtedly one of the most successful in the yard’s history. Among the most seaworthy and important hulls Michel Dufour has ever designed, this is a 10.75-meter designed for ocean sailing, docile at the helm and strong with powerful lines and important momentum. It is, in short, a hull made to cope with challenging seas and conditions, offering good pace and, at the same time, a particularly voluminous interior (thanks to the huge beam). The cockpit is a plus, dry and well sheltered. A resounding success, it was the quintessential way to boating according to Dufour. For good measure, there are still plenty of them to be found, everywhere, and one is now making the round-the-world, double-handed tour. Find out its every detail and market values by consulting its dedicated fact sheet, found in theDufour Archives of the Classic Boat Club.

Rustler 36 | 10.77 m

Specifications: Rustler Yachts; 10.77 x 3.35 m; 1980; Holman & Pye

Classic lines, heavy displacement, long keel and impeccable marine capabilities. It is a cult of British boating, a solid, durable boat and, basically, a bluewater with a handle: it goes everywhere. Not surprisingly, it won the 2019 Golden Globe, the “vintage” solo round-the-world race, demonstrating how it really is a top boat for this kind of activity-a must for serious sailing. Moreover, it is still in production. Find out its every detail and market values by consulting its dedicated fact sheet, found in theRustler Yachts archive of the Classic Boat Club.

First 35S5 | 10.80 m

Specifications: Beneteau; 10.80 x 3.61 m; 1988; Jean Berret

For the first time, a designer outside the nautical world, Philippe Starck, gets his hands on a production sailboat. It will be a great success, resulting in a hull that, produced from 1988 to 1994, will reach as many as 430 examples produced. One only has to see the deckhouse with those unusual windows to understand why. The whimsical way to naval design in a hull in its own way with good pitch and good spaces. Find out its every detail and market values by consulting its dedicated fact sheet, found in theBeneteau Archives of the Classic Boat Club.

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Pretorien 35

Specifications: Wauquiez; 10.80 x 3.60 m; 1987; Holman & Pie

Making its debut at the Genoa Boat Show, it is making quite a splash. Holman & Pye reap another great success with this fast cruising sloop. A safe, dry and rational boat designed to be experienced by 4, but also capable of accommodating 6 people. The deck is clean, with a “a la swan” deckhouse coupled with a well-protected cockpit. Volumes abound, providing stability and space. Find out about its every detail and market values by consulting its dedicated fact sheet, found in theWauquiez archive of the Classic Boat Club.

Comet 11 | 10.80 m

Specifications: Comar; 10.80 x 3.60 m; 1977; Jean Marie Finot

Unusual to say the least, it took the iconoclastic hand of Finot and the resourcefulness of Comar to bring forth something never before seen in cruising boats. The year is 1977 and the Comet 11 is born, immediately sold in as many as 187 examples. It didn’t appeal to the purists of the time, but it was certainly an original landmark in world sailing design and, today, well proves it. Find out its every detail and market values by consulting its dedicated fact sheet, found in theComar Archives of the Classic Boat Club.

Hallberg Rassy 36 MK.I | 10.87 m

Specifications: Hallberg Rassy; 10.87 x 3.55 m; 1989; German Frers

An archistar of the regatta and a shipyard that, on the other hand, cares very little about the regatta. A combination destined for success. Indeed, from the combination of German Frers and Hallberg Rassy comes an exceptional cruiser and blue-water, the Hallberg Rassy 36 (MK.I), a sensational hull worth no less than 606 examples produced between its MK I and II versions. The lines are clean and elegant, defined by a clear and secure deck. The cockpit is central and protected, the wheelhouse forward and the interior is top notch. The quality is highest and the living work excellent. Cult. Find out its every detail and market values by consulting its dedicated fact sheet, found in theHallberg Rassy Archives of the Classic Boat Club.

NB: the reference is to the Hallberg Rassy 36 MK.I, the updated version MK.II (1994-2003), however, is 11.31 m ft. long.

Swan 36 | 10.89 m

Specifications: Nautor Swan; 10.89 x 2.96 m; 1967; Sparkman & Stephens

She is the first ever Swan, the boat from which everything was born for the Finnish shipyard. Designed by New York firm Sparkman & Stephens, the Swan 36 is a classic late-1960s sloop, narrow on the beam and with significant leaps. The raised deckhouse, typical of the period, is still present. An absolute cult of the shipyard and a great sailing classic. Today a classic cruiser with all the charm of 1960s design. Find out about her every detail and market values by consulting her dedicated fact sheet, found in theNautor Swan archive of the Classic Boat Club.

Centurion 36 | 10.89 m

Specifications: Wauquiez; 10.89 x 3.76 m; 1987; Ed Dubois

In the second half of the 1980s, Dubois signed the Centurion 36, a hull that would remain highly appreciated among cruisers who got to sail her. Balanced, seaworthy and stable like few others, it is a hull that looks to pure cruising, strong with a deep hull and high displacement. As proof of quality, more than 40 were produced in just 5 years. Find out every detail of her and her market values by consulting her dedicated fact sheet, found in theWauquiez archive of the Classic Boat Club.

Impala 36 | 10.90 m

Specifications: Shipyard 71; 10.90 x 3.30 m; 1975; Doug Peterson

In 1973 a boat built of plywood and with lines never seen before arrived in Sardinia. It is called Ganbare and marks a turning point in ship design at the time. Cantiere Navale 71 understands that it will also have to be mass produced, and from this insight, the Impala 36 was born, exhibited at the Genoa Boat Show in 1975. Sailors are left speechless. Designed by the great Doug Peterson on the basis of that legendary Ganbare, it is simply an outstanding hull. Find out its every detail and market values by consulting its dedicated fact sheet, found in thearchives of Shipyard 71 of the Classic Boat Club.

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