Hartley 16

Measuring just over 16 feet in length with a 7-foot beam and drawing just 9 inches with the board raised, the TS16 is compact and light enough to be towed…

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Hartley 14

Only 14 feet overall, the TS 14 is almost as spacious as her bigger sister and is better looking. Actual cost, ready to sail, was $443 when built in 1967 without…

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Endeavour SD23

The Endeavour 23 Shoal Draft, designed by Reg Gardiner and built by Endeavour Yachts, is a rugged and seaworthy trailer yacht built in the style of the Aquarius 23. Constructed…

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Duncanson 18

"When in Adelaide, do as the South Australians do — sail in winds that would blow the hair off a billiard ball. And that's what we did to test this…

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Dolphin 16

Introduced at the 1974 National Boat Show, the Dolphin quickly proved popular, generating a strong influx of orders for Savage Fibreglass Industries. Earlier this year Seacraft reviewed the outboard-powered launch…

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Dennis 500

The TS500 made its appearance at Parsons Marina in Williamstown, Victoria, where Dick Underwood, sales manager for Dennis Yachts, prepared to launch a brand-new example of the design. According to…

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Careel 18

The Compass Careel is a redesigned Duncanson 18 with everything that opens and shuts. According to Compass Careel retailer David Rose, the most significant changes to the yacht resulted from…

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Explorer 21

The Explorer 21 was tested at St Kilda Marina, although light and inconsistent winds prevented a full evaluation. The boat initially appeared to be stern-high, but this was largely an…

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Explorer 16

Introduced at the 1969 National Boat Show, the Explorer attracted attention with its traditional clinker appearance. Although it looked like a timber-built yacht, closer examination revealed that the clinker planking…

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Bell Boy 17

Fully rigged, the 17-foot yacht weighs approximately 1,288 pounds (584kg) and is built with durability in mind. Its fibreglass hull, deck, cockpit, and cabin are well finished, complemented by attractive…

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