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1962 Herve Boatyard 42 French Sloop Racer

1962 Herve Boatyard 42 French Sloop Racer

$79,000

New Orleans, Louisiana

Year 1962

Make Herve Boatyard

Model 42 French Sloop Racer

Category Sloop

Length 42

Posted 1 Month Ago

The current owner has had the vessel since 1994 and picked her up in Cocoa Beach Florida where she was sailed from France. She was born in La Rochelle France, where she was designed as a racing yacht. Stock #113251 Hinckley Design with Complete Restoration in 2015! This is a classic collectible Racer and antique vessel which has been completely restored and updated to 2015 Sailing standards Designed after Hinckley, Hull Strength, Plumbing, and electrical. Most if not all systems are top of the line, including Sea Core Coated over teak hull (bulletproof), Clean varnished mahogany, gel coat, and new interior. New galley, new cushions, new A/C systems and more. Her deck is non-slip coated with a crushed walnut shell. Her sails are North Sails, her bright work and running gear is all in tip top shape. This fine French vessel is one of only 7 made like this and is truly a special vessel for those who appreciate the hand crafted and hand built artistry of vintage yachts. She has been meticulously cared for and refitted by the Legendary Yachtsman Don Weiss of Dolphin Marine and has won several wooden boat championships, including Best In Show 1996, 1997 & 1998 in Madisonville, La. She is a pleasure to sail and her roller furl on the front make it easy to take her out for an evening sail or a complete weekend getaway. This boat lost the mast due to rot not accident, so that must be replaced. Significant varnishing is required with some woodwork repairs. Reason for selling is not using.