Laurent Giles design No | 420 |
Builder | Elkins: Christchurch:UK |
Launch Date | 1962 |
Hull Material | Teak bottom mahogany topsides, copper fastened on oak frames. |
Deck | Canvas over ply |
Engine | Beta 13hp diesel |
Ballast keel material | Lead |
Doghouse | Long |
Cockpit | Short, self draining |
Berths | 3 |
Rig | Large bermudan |
Mast | Spruce: two spreaders. |
Heads'ls | Stays'l, hanked & roller furling genoa |
Backstay arrangement | Runners & backstay to double bumkin |
Home Port | Cornworthy |
Current Owner | Roger Robinson |
Contact details | Brambles, Ashprington, Totnes, Devon TQ9 7UL, UK |
Email address | roger@rogerrobinson.co.uk |
Other comments: | Probably the last Elkins built Vertue. Her Beken photo was used on the cover of the sales brochure for the Cheoy Lee built Vertues of the 1960's imported into the UK by Dennis Hoolahan. Completed Atlantic circuit. |