Evolution Non-BR
Discount Sails
Boater’s Closet Non-BR
Rigs: Masthead Sloop
The builder was located at Strathroy, Ontario, CANADA.
Thanks to Jack Gutter for providing corrected information.
Photo courtesy Adam Hunt.
There are two types of Samouraïs, the MK1 (7m40) and the MK2 (7m60).
A MKI finished 3rd at the 1968 Int. 1/4 ton cup (RORC).
Of the 800 produced there were many variations.
For the FRIGATE, Belleville Marine commissioned a redesign of the INVADER (C&C)(1966), but with a keel/cb and more sail area. . Thanks to FRIGATE owner Peter Cohrs for providing corrections and additional information on this yacht.
Photo courtesy of Adam Hunt
S&S #1701-C1.
A Cruising version of the RAINDOW 24, also built by Tidewater Boats.
Daysailor/Weekender version of PEARSON 26 with larger cockpit, (no bridge deck) shorter coach roof, the same rig and somewhat lighter displacement.
With a few cosmetic changes, this version was renamed PEARSON 26 ONE DESIGN (1978-1983?).
Of these 2 variants, at least 300 were built.
All PERSON 26’s have outboard wells and nearly all rely on outboard motors for auxiliary power.
Bruntons
Electric Yacht
