by Sarah Howell | Sep 24, 2016 | about Yankees
The limited overhang of the bow is key to the YOD’s success as a light displacement boat designed for rough water. “The plans show very clearly why she is a fast boat. Note the long, easy diagonals.” “Note in the cross sections, the tapered frames, method of fastening...
by Sarah Howell | Sep 17, 2016 | about Yankees
Revised to May 1st, 1947 Length overall, about 30′-6″ Beam 6′-6″ Length design waterline, about 24′ Draft design 4′-6″ Sail Area 312 sq. ft. CONSTRUCTION PLANKING: Single Philippine and Honduras mahogany, finished 3/4″ thick. FASTENINGS: Bronze throughout....
by Sarah Howell | Sep 17, 2016 | about Yankees
Directory of Yankee One Design Sailboats Y1 YANKEE launched September 9, 1937 built by Britt Brothers at the Bath Iron Works, with Starling Burgess overseeing construction aka: “the prototype boat” Retired Y1 History 1941 Yearbook Y1 YANKEE owner: Richard...
by Sarah Howell | Sep 17, 2016 | about Yankees
How an Anonymously Created Racing Class was a Pioneer of Sailboat Design, Nearly Vanished in Obscurity, and was Rediscovered as a Burgess Masterpiece 74 years Later. Burgess had just designed his 3rd America’s Cup champion in 1937 when his entry won the YOD...
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