A Work of Art

[TimH]

Here is a stunning design if I ever saw one!

David Ryder-Turner's 54' Yawl

[Thad]

Yes.

[TimH]

This is funny...


"One argument for repli-classics is that with classic looks above the waterline, and modern underbodies and modern, light, rigid construction, they are the best of both worlds. And, some come out very nicely. Yet, modern design does not always surpass the works of the Old Masters. Recently a spiffy new modern cold molded, carbon spared, Mylar sailed, repli-classic class participated in several races with one of Olin Stephen's NYYC 32's built by Nevins in 1937. In fact the repli-classic in question was slightly longer than the 45 ' LOD NYYC 32. The report is that the 63-year-old NYYC 32 won all of the several encounters. Quod erat demonstrondum. Furthermore, for some reason we are unable to understand, the NYYC 32 was forced to give time to the modern yacht under the handicap rules."

[rbgarr]

The write-up says the yawl design is for 'Louie' Howland. Sure hope it will be built.

[Jay Greer]

Certainly a stunning design! Let's hope to her built!
Jay

[J. Dillon]

To my eye it is sure a thing of beauty. Maybe she'll be on a future cover of WB.

JD

[PeterSibley]

This is funny...


"One argument for repli-classics is that with classic looks above the waterline, and modern underbodies and modern, light, rigid construction, they are the best of both worlds. And, some come out very nicely. Yet, modern design does not always surpass the works of the Old Masters. Recently a spiffy new modern cold molded, carbon spared, Mylar sailed, repli-classic class participated in several races with one of Olin Stephen's NYYC 32's built by Nevins in 1937. In fact the repli-classic in question was slightly longer than the 45 ' LOD NYYC 32. The report is that the 63-year-old NYYC 32 won all of the several encounters. Quod erat demonstrondum. Furthermore, for some reason we are unable to understand, the NYYC 32 was forced to give time to the modern yacht under the handicap rules."

Oh dear !

[MiddleAgesMan]

The designer has been dreaming of those beautiful Fifes, whether he realizes it or not.

[MarkC]

The designer has passed away (in 2002? I believe).

[dreyer]

the drawings mimic fifes down to the finest detail, its quite incredible.

I see alot of solway maid which I used to crew on in those drawings.

[TimH]

Solway Maid

[TimH]

The designer has passed away (in 2002? I believe).

A terrible loss I would say.

David Ryder-Turner (1922-2004) was a yacht designer who lived in Helensburgh, Scotland. He was particularly knowledgeable about the William Fife dynasty and Alfred Mylne the First. He belonged to several classic yacht associations and has vast knowledge of the two best-known Scotish yacht designers, William Fife III and George Watson.


This looks interesting




DVD The Rise of the Classic Yacht

[Dave Lesser]

Another lovely David Ryder-Turner design from the same builder:

[Gulfcoastbreeze]

Sweet, sweet, sweet. Puts the mind at ease...

[Peter Belenky]

If we are talking about aesthetics, the canoe-sterned sloop isn't quite right. The deep, beamy midship sections with wall sides just don't fit with the long, straight ends. Also, the way the cabin cocks up at the after end clashes with the sheer.

[rbgarr]

Other views of the double ender above. The guy on the dock is her boatkeeper. I talked to him about the boat and he said she sails beautifully.

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Amore - perfect name cause I'm in love.

Love the cove stripe up by the bow. Sweeeeet.

[Paul Pless]

your just distracting us from the t-shirt issue...

[RFNK]

bumped to replace the cheap imitation of this thread, which had an unsuitable title!

Thank you! Thank you! And yes, I reckon you would!!! Rick

[Hwyl]

Isn't she lovely

[Paul Pless]

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[TimH]

Isn't she lovely

We are going to get stuck in an infinite loop