Cormorant

[ohlroggd]

This is my first post, so, greetings, everyone. I recently fell in love with a 1911 Luke Brothers designed 30' gaff yawl rebuilt by Peter Brookes. It has a lovely long counter and spoon bow, and a photo can be seen on pg. 46 of the Dec 09 issue of Classic Boat. Den Phillips also has a full profile photo here: http://www.denphillipsphotos.co.uk/den_index_library.asp?searchaction=big&ImageId=1776&ProductId=4

Anyone know where lines for this yawl or a similar design can be found? (Fred Shepherd's "Crystal" comes to mind) Thanks.

Gary

[Wiley Baggins]

I think the lines for "Crystal" can be found in one of Uffa Fox's books. I believe it's a typical entry and includes a sail plan and construction plan as well along with the usual narrative. "Crystal" is not as svelte as "Cormorant" appears to be in that photo.

[Thad]

Looks great! Check out Venture by Albert Strange, 29' 6", very like and wonderful. For example, http://www.albertstrange.org/?p=187 Or CHARM, http://www.albertstrange.org/?p=232 , like SEA HARMONY a 33' version of Venture and better for the added volume. They have the same full keel line as CORMORANT.

[ohlroggd]

Yes, very similar and wonderful. How ironic that the photographer for the "Venture" photos is, again, Den Phillips. What a great eye she has. Thanks for the replies.

Gary

[Thad]

The lines and sail plan drawings for Venture are available from Mystic Seaport Museum.

[Thad]

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