1959 C2 S S 34 by Swarbrick

We have discussed the S&S 34 before and also the model licensed for sale in the United States, the Palmer Johnson 34.  We dont know exactly how many of these popular boats have been built, only that in the first year of production at Winfield & Partners (later known as Aqua Fibre), 39 contracts were signed.

The boat shown here is yet another version, built by Swarbrick of Western Australia and designated as Sparkman & Stephens design #1959-C2.  The images shown are of a launch sequence of a new boat from the early 1980s.  We dont know exactly how many were built by Swarbrick at that time either.

Here is an interesting article from the Italian magazine Yachting Quarterly about the S&S 34 design in general, in Olin Stephens own words.

Any way, back to Swarbrick.  Did you know these boat are again in production and available from Swarbrick?  Heres a brief article about the subject from Cruising World magazine.  As always please double click for zoom.

More information can be obtained from the builders website by clicking here.

Principal Dimensions
LOA 33-6"
LWL 24-2"
Beam 10-1"
Draft 5-10"

Displacement 9,195 lbs

Ballast 4,800 lbs

Sail Area 484 sq ft

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Design 1930 C2 Blithe Spirit

 

Originally launched as Gem, this interesting boat is actually a modified Freya Class boat.  She was built by Cantiere Benello of Italy but was shipped to America for completion.  The year was 1969.

Her second owner renamed her Blithe Spirit, was very particular about the sail plan and was a big proponent of the twin "Tradewind" staysail rig. Heres an article written by the second owner touting the rig. Please double click for zoom.

Here is the sail plan.

Our records show she made 4 transatlantic crossings and cruised extensively in Ireland, England, France and the Mediterranean as well as thoroughly exploring the Caribbean and Bahamas.

Principal Dimensions
LOA 44-9"
LWL 33-0"
Beam 12-4"
Draft 7-0"
Displacement 25,000 lbs
Ballast 11,000 lbs
Sail Area 921 sq ft

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