An enlarged version of the Goldeneye (design #1133) in collaboration with Sidney Herreshoff, Halsey Herreshoff and Gordon Goodwin.
Interior designed by David Binks (Australian designer/boat builder).
Designed for tiller steering. Available with optional pedestal steering.

Originally called the Golden Era 26, an extended version of the Golden Era 25.
Herreshoff H-26 inspired.

It is said that the design for the Pilot Class was inspired by the New York pilot schooner “George Steers,” named after its designer. Steers was the designer of “America,” winner of the first America’s Cup.
Also built with a Marconi or Schooner rig.
Marconi cutter sail area: 380 ft²
Schooner sail area: 384 ft²
First built is ca. 1935
Photo above is of the Marconi rigged “Indian” built in 1939
Thanks to Jeff Halpern, former “Indian” owner, for sending images and historical information.

Wilf O’Kell, a NZ designer who later moved to Australia.
Also designed to offer a flush deck option.
Sail area above is 100% fore triangle.
Main: 410 ft²
Mizzen: 213 ft²
Genoa: 615 ft²
#1 Jib: 354 ft²
#2 Jib: 190 ft²
Mizzen Stay sail: 460 ft²
Storm Tri sail: 160 ft²

The mast was originally keel stepped with deck step as an option. Later, deck stepped was standard.

Also called HUROMIC 35.
Several 35s were modified to 37 feet with an extended stern overhang and offered with a ketch rig option.
This design pioneered the radius bilge method of forming a metal hull.

Hull #1 for this boat is listed as having been completed in 1965. It appears that, from the beginning, it was called the SPENCER 42-2. If there was in fact an earlier version, how it may have differed from the one shown here is unknown. A number have been completed as kits. The boats that were completed at the factory were usually customized to the original customers requirements. Listed dimensions are from a builder’s brochure but can vary.
A sloop rig was standard. Cutter rig optional.
Also available as an optional ketch. Sail area: 778 sqft

Also available as a ketch. (CAPE DORY 30K)

Some were fitted with Farymann or Universal diesels.

(formerly listed as CAPE DORY 30 KETCH)
Also available as a cutter. (CAPE DORY 30C).