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.
Evolution Non-BR
BYS
Max Prop
Discount Sails
Electric Yacht
SeaWaterPro
SBD App Non-BR
Rigs: Masthead Sloop
Originally called the Golden Era 26, an extended version of the Golden Era 25.
Herreshoff H-26 inspired.
Wing keel draft: 5 ft / 1.52 m
A 1997 brochure reports:
Fin keel displacement: 19,700 lbs./ 8,935.77 kg
Wing keel:
-Draft: 5.5 ft/ 1.68 m
-Displacement: 20,500 lbs / 9,298.64 kg
-Ballast: 8,000 lbs / 3,678.24 kg
The newest model is called the COM-PAC 23/IV. Same hull as previous models. Changes include interior modifications that allow for easier installation of instruments, radios, and shore power.
Sail area:
-Main: 17 m² / 183 ft²
-Genoa: 25.2 m² / 271.25 ft²
-Jib: 12.1 m² / 130 ft²
*Specs from Sailing Boats of the World edited by Rhonda Budd. ©1974
Sail area:
-Main: 137 ft²
-Jib: 126 ft²
-Genoa: 230 ft²
-Spinnaker: 358-406 ft²
Specs from an ad found on John Crawford Marine’s website: https://www.johncrawfordmarine.com.au/resources/trailer-sailer. A great resource for information on trailer-sailers in Australia.
GRP version of the VERTUE.
Sail area:
-Main: 19.4 m² / 209 ft²
-Genoa: 23.7 m² / 255 ft²
-Jib: 14.9 m² / 160 ft²
ShipCanvas
KiwiGrip
Bruntons
Rudder Craft
SPW Non-BR
Pelagic Autopilots
Boater’s Closet Non-BR
EWOL
