HISTORY & DESCRIPTION:
VIGILANT is the only competitive 22 Square Metre Class Racer to have been built in the UK. Designed and built in 1930 by the legendary sailor, designed and yacht builder Uffa Fox.
Uffa sailed VIGILANT on her maiden voyage to Trosa to take part in the Skerry Cruiser Championships. She returned to race again in Trosa in 2010.
Professionally restored to full racing specification in 2008-2010.
New bronze keel bolts, new stringers, new mahogany planking all bronze fastened from the waterline to the keel. Larger replacement floors, new mast step and new stainless steel rigging.
New road trailer.
BROKERS NOTE:
A unique opportunity to buy the only genuine UK built 22 Square Metre, a significant part of British Maritime History. Dry stored in South Wales these past few seasons but could easily be ready for competitive racing for the 2018 season. Contact us for more information or to arrange an inspection.
GUIDE: SOLD
LYING: South Wales
VIEWING: Through the brokers – CLASSIC YACHT BROKERAGE
Also Available: Three further 22 Square Metre Yachts
