DigiClerk Yachting

DigiClerk Yachting

A collection of records and information dating back to 1954 for those interested in watercraft of all types.

Photos, boat reviews, plans, designs, articles, sales brochures.

04/09/2024

Are these guys still in business? Built by, sold by, branded by...the Tough Bros. Monty Python esq...

Photos from DigiClerk Yachting's post 30/08/2024

Upload, Share and Explore (USE) records with DigiClerk.

These are photos of recently uploaded records of boat brands beginning with 'T'.

In order to speed up the growth and use of the Yachting Collection we are now digitising the records by batch. We can always come back and get the records in detail if required.

https://www.digiclerk.uk/browse/yacht-list

Photos from DigiClerk Yachting's post 30/05/2023

Some great images uploaded onto DigiClerk yachting today.

Photos from DigiClerk Yachting's post 30/05/2023

Hydro foiling power boats are not as new as you might think. Here are a couple of Volgas from uploading session today.

Photos from DigiClerk Yachting's post 24/05/2023

Topper. Just uploading a whole load of photos of boats beginning with 'T' and of course, the ever popular Topper (I have one), appears. Great publicity shots if a little dated. Interestingly the photos are attributed to ICI Plastics Division. Is this where Topper started?🙂 Topper International Rick Reading Jon Manners

Quirky boats - DigiClerk 22/05/2023

Quirky boats - DigiClerk quirky boat photos rana plast skipper raven

Photos from DigiClerk Yachting's post 13/04/2023

Here are some sailing dinghies that would be familiar to British sailors in the 70s and 80s.

11/04/2023

Just uploaded this sales pamphlet onto DigiClerk Yachting. The Sport built by GW Parker of .

Any of these still out there and racing? "SUITABLE for I.O.R. and . The rates between mini and and has won its Class at 1977 and 1978 having also had numerous Regatta successes on the Continent
against opposition including top level quarter tonners in a
wide variety of weather conditions. As a One Design class over 80 have been built to a strictly controlled design. Newly appointed U.K. builders of this class we have been licenced by Messrs. Yachtbau GmbH and E.G. and Partners B.V...."

10/04/2023

. Designed by internationally renowned Bruce Roberts Goodson the SPRAY 28 is a replica of 's famous in which almost a hundred years ago he sailed single handed around the world. At 33'9" to the end of her bowsprit 28'9" on deck with a beam of 10'6" the Spray is a long keel craft of generous proportions and proven sea keeping ability. That can be fitted with a mode Rig or the more traditional Rig. Built with the best of modern materials to the highest of standards. The price includes designers royalty and will cover all necessary drawings and technical advice from the design office on any stage of the work being carried out. The hull and superstructure are covered by a three year guarantee from the builders.

Photos from DigiClerk Yachting's post 08/04/2023

Sportsman S140. Another sales pamphlet uploaded onto the platform. The Sportsman S140...'for ski-ing, skin diving, fishing or a runabout'.
'The Sportsman gives and exceptional "lift off" which is ideal for the slalom skier or for you and your family. Note the luxurious interior and full set of corrosion resisting fittings'. Just add an engine and you are Away!

https://www.digiclerk.uk/collections/yachting

Photos from DigiClerk Yachting's post 06/04/2023

Splash racing dinghy. Whatever happened to this little racer made in Wroxham, Norfolk? We have just uploaded the 1994 sales brochure and price list onto the platform. As an avid sailor and dinghy racer, I am amazed that I have never seen one. Where are they now? Any fleets?
https://www.digiclerk.uk/collections/yachting

31/03/2023

An update on the in phase 3c. Browse, search and view records.

DigiClerk The democratisation of records. DigiClerk makes inaccessible records accessible and creates the links between them.

23/03/2023

Snapdragon 21. "Built with the adventurous family in mind..." A 1960's sailing boat.

Upload and explore with DigiClerk.
https://www.digiclerk.uk/collections/yachting

Photos from DigiClerk Yachting's post 22/03/2023

Snapdragon 29 the 'super cruiser' from Thames Marine in 1968. "...boats are designed for large production in glass fibre right from the start". How many are still out there? Got any photos? ⛵️Explore and upload with DigiClerk https://www.digiclerk.uk/collections/yachting

21/03/2023

Snapdragon 670, the first sailing pictures.

The year that Thames Marine went metric and renamed the Snapdragon 22. 22' became 6.70m. This little cruiser was first shown at the Earls Court Boat Show in 1971 and was four berth and either bilge or fin keel.

Have you got any photos of these?

Upload and explore gems like this with DigiClerk. https://www.digiclerk.uk/collections/DigiClerk Yachting

14/03/2023

Uploading and exploring records with DigiClerk Yachting
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Photos from DigiClerk Yachting's post 10/03/2023

A rather handsome powerboat from when? 1980s? Anyone out there own one of these? Supermarine Swordfish 36. DigiClerk Yachting has the press releases, spec sheets and sales brochures but no date for the launch of this powerful offshore cruiser power boat.

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