Fin keel version – draft: 3.92′.
Inboard power available as an option.
Evolution Non-BR
Discount Sails
Boater’s Closet Non-BR
Hull: Twin Keel
Since first introduced there have been several different variations of this design with different methods of contruction. Originally designed for the home builder, many were sold as kits. The first SILHOUETTE models built of plywood as were the earlier MkII models (1955). Later Mk IIs (1963) were GRP while the Mk III was moulded by Hurley Marine to a revamped design. The central ballast stub was removed, draft and sail area increased. A fin keel version was available but the vast majority had twin keels. The Mk 4 added two bunks. Finally the Mk 5 was built by Varne Marine after the moulds were sold when Hurley Marine went out of business in 1974.
The MK I was available with a Gunter or Bermudian rig. The sail area for the Gunter rig was 115 sqft.
Up until 1960, all the boats, including all MK I’s, sailed with a 3/4 fractional rig. After 1960, masthead rigs became the norm.
See the class website for more details. See SILHOUETTE MKII.
Source: Silhouette Owner’s International Association.
Fin Keel: draft-3.75′
Centerboard: 1.83′ – 4.0′
The 17 was the the first and the most popular model from this builder.
A fin keel version was also available with a draft of 3.17’/.97m.
Thanks L-17 owner John Mac-, for providing corrections and a copy of the original manufacturers brochure.
Thanks to LEISURE 17 owner ‘Bergamot’ for providing the following commentary concerning the number built:
“I have read differing references to how many L17s were produced in total. It was certainly in the thousands. Some say approximately 3,000 and others say it may be as many as 4,500. Unfortunately the builders suffered a catastrophic fire and a lot of records were lost. Latterly they were also built elsewhere in Europe so nobody really knows. There are many in the Scandinavian area with a strong following.”
The 333 differs from the earlier Mk I and Mk II Moody 33s primarily in having an aft cabin accessible from the saloon, with a double berth in place of the two singles on the 33s.
Besides the Thorneycraft, some were fitted with diesel engines by Perkins and Bukh.
Also available with single fin keel with rudder on skeg.
Available with a taller ”Lake Rig”, fin keel, and deck with more traditional coach roof.
Same hull as an earlier LEISURE 23.
Most COBRA 750s had twin keels, although a fin keel version was also produced (draft: 4.25″). In the mid-1980s Cobra introduced the 750S which had an identical hull to the earlier model but with a ‘blister’ style coach roof.
Besides the factory complete boat, Cobra also sold the boat in varying stages of construction.
It is thought that the MIRAGE 2700 is based on the hull of the Feltham designed MIRAGE 28, but with a raised deck and truncated stern. Similar to the LEISURE 27SL.
Available with a fin keel, draft: 1.44m / 5ft
Available with fin keel, draft: 4.58ft / 1.40m.
Bruntons
Electric Yacht
