Built in Australia by Tropic Trailer Yachts as the TROPIC 520.
Evolution Non-BR
Discount Sails
Boater’s Closet Non-BR
Rigs: Fractional Sloop
Fractional Sloop
Australian version of the MONARCH 17.
RCD Category C.
One of the earliest sail-power hybrids and, according to the sales literature, was designed to accept an outboard motor of up to 40hp. Or the boat could be propelled by by an optional Berkeley jet-pump attached to a Briggs & Stratten lawnmower engine.
An inset on the original sales brochure shows the boat, under power, towing a water skier.
Peterson design #84.
Also called BLAZER 740.
Coach roof was extended after hull #21.
Designed specifically for sailors with disabilities.
Asymmetric spinnaker sail area: 194 sq ft.
First 58 boats built by Marin Yachts Ltd.. 55 more from Abbott Boats Ltd.
Original molds destroyed by fire in 2006 but a new set were created in 2009.
Last known builder/seller:
KAPE Boatworks Inc.
Mississauga, Ontario, (CAN)
Photo courtesy Adam Hunt.
Bruntons
Electric Yacht
