Can any of you guys ID this boat?




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bigfoot55 wrote:I think you can take the label at what it says- Reynolds Custom built A- class. Photo seems to show a spade rudder. Otherwise looks similar to a ec-12, maybe he modified from 12 but spade rudder.
Might be helpful to get length and beam, better photo of underbody/rudder.
There was an 'A' class at one time in AMYA I think.
My copy of the 1986 AMYA Handbook does not show an A Class but shows 'International A Class' rules that seem to indicate it dates back into the 70's but Max length was 1Meter.
bigfoot55 wrote:How long is the boat from bow to back of the transom. Exactly. You indicate 6-7'
How wide is it amidships, the widest point of the boat.
How tall is the actual mast, not off the floor).
Are there sails, if so any markings?
An EC12 is only 58" and width would be 11.5 or so.
Ec12 mast is 72" long above deck.
Ballast for an ec12 would only be 15-18 lbs.
Capt. Flak wrote:This in an A-Class and an old one at that. They are popular in Australia. It is an open class and the designs are always being improved on. Today they have fin keels with bulbs, and look a lot like the last generation of America's Cup Class yachts. This will make a nice boat to sail around, but I don't think it can compete with the newer boats. You might find a vintage group to sail with.
Maybe the J-class will let you sail with them in a friendly race, but I think it would be out classed there as well.
Good luck with it.
bigfoot55 wrote:If you post your photos and info here; http://www.rcgroups.com
Maybe someone in California will notice it.
jsarey wrote:When I first saw it I thought "6 meter!" then I noticed the keel and rudder were different ..
and the scale
Since is is an EC12 forum, I left the bow of one in the picture.
Both Reynolds boats.
I hope it doesn't end up as décor somewhere..
shoman24v wrote:Hey all... I recently acquired my grandfathers old sailboat.
Can any of you guys ID this boat?
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