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Gorgeous Classic Yacht Bounty, 1949 Sparkman Stephens Yawl

Dec 3, 2017 | Sailing, Lust, Yachts

Sparkman Stephens Yawl Bounty MMBA regatta

Design Specifications

Designer: Sparkman & Stephens
Builder Name: Simms Bros.
Location Built: Dorchester, Massachusetts
Year Built: 1949
LOA: 51′ 9″
Beam: 11′ 6″
LWL: 34′
Draft: 7′
Design or Class: Keel yawl
Former Names: VENTURE III, MAGIC VENTURE
Home Port: San Francisco, California
Rig: Yawl
Sail Area: 1240
Hull or Design No.: 379 (B)
Yacht Club: Master Mariners Benevolent