Yacht: Velsia
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Originally named ‘Fantom’ she was built to the lines of ‘Vinga’ (1886) but lengthened by about 2ft by increasing the frame spacing.
She carries a Sabb 2HG 18hp diesel and is based In Falmouth, Cornwall, UK and has been owned by the present family for 57 years.
Information courtesy of David Cox(Owner)
| Designer: | Colin Archer |
| Type of Boat: | |
| Rig: | Gaff Cutter |
| Year Built: | 1890 |
| Built By: | Colin Archer, Tolderodden |
| LOA m / ft: | 14.32m / 47' |
| LOD m / ft: | 10.66m / 35' |
| LWL m / ft: | 9.7m / 32' |
| Beam m / ft: | 3.35m / 11' |
| Draft m / ft: | 1.82m / 6' |
| Yard No: | 41 |
| Sail Stats | Sail Area: 1000 sq.ft. Sail No. 445 |
| Construction: | Oak on Norwegian pine doubled frames with a single steam bent oak strap between each main frame. External cast iron ballast keel (about 4 tons). The hull is about 98% original in construction and the deck is about 75% original. The coachroof is original. |
| Other: | |
| Displacement:13 tons | |
