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  1. VERTUE

    25.00 ft / 7.62 m: LWL: ... The forerunner of the VERTUE class was the ANDRILLOT, designed in 1936 (specs above). Ten ANDRILLOT sister ships were produced prior to the outbreak of war in 1939. It was the fifth boat, EPENETA, that would ultimately give the class it's name but not until 1945.

  2. The Vertue 25 Sailboat

    The Vertue 25 sailboat gained an enviable reputation as a long-distance cruiser, with several remarkable voyages completed by boats of this class and close derivatives, such as Vertue XXXV, which sailed from England to New York in 1950. The design has also been praised by famous sailors such as Eric and Susan Hiscock.

  3. Vertue

    Vertue is a 25′ 3″ / 7.7 m monohull sailboat designed by Jack Laurent Giles and built by Cheoy Lee Shipyard, Stebbings & Sons, Bossoms Boatyard, and Jouët starting in 1947. ... Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay ...

  4. Vertue (yacht)

    The Vertue Class of yacht is a 25'3" length [1] design by Laurent Giles dating from 1936, when Andrillot was launched. The class was not named Vertue until 1946: it collected the name in the wake of the win by Epeneta - a boat built to the design - of the Little Ship Club 's 'Vertue Cup' [2] In 1939 the Epeneta had completed a cruise from The ...

  5. Extraordinary boats: Andrillot, the original 'Vertue' design

    Andrillot is the original 'Vertue', the design which launched Laurent Giles's long and illustrious career in 1935. ... May 25, 2021. 0 shares. ... The boat's capabilities were soon put to ...

  6. 1993 Laurent Giles Vertue Gaff Cutter, 25 ft

    The Vertue 25 sailboat is a classic and elegant vessel that has captured the hearts of many sailing enthusiasts. Known for its sturdy construction, graceful lines, and seaworthiness, the Vertue 25 is a true example of British craftsmanship.....Designed by the renowned naval architect, Laurent Giles, the Vertue 25 was first introduced in the early 1930s.

  7. Laurent Giles 25 ft Vertue Ocean 1990

    This boat would be as perfect for mucking about on a Saturday outing in the West Country as she would for taking on the mid Atlantic. +44 (0)1202 330077. Home; About; ... Laurent Giles 25 ft Vertue Ocean 1990 . Designer: Jack Laurent Giles: Builder: IBTC Lowestoft Date: 1990: Length overall: 30 ft 6 in / 9.3 m: Length deck: 25 ft 3 in / 7.7 m:

  8. 2010 Laurent Giles Vertue Class Sloop Antique and Classic ...

    Description. The 25' 4" Vertue Class Sloop designed by Laurent Giles is one of the most capable and well-loved small cruising yachts ever designed, and thus requires no further introduction. However, stepping aboard FLYING FISH will shatter any pre-conceived notion you may have of what such a craft might look or feel like.

  9. Review of Vertue 25

    The l/b ratio for Vertue 25 is 3.53. Wide Slim 97% 0 50 100. Compared with other similar sailboats it is slimmer than 97% of all other designs. It seems that the designer has chosen a significantly more speedy hull design. This type of design is also referred to as 'needle'.

  10. 25' Vertue

    Vertue class Sloop 25'. Built 1956 England. Mahogany on oak with an elm backbone. Copper riveted. This boat has been thoroughly gone over and made fresh. In search of a good owner to carry her to water. Everything has been looked at and is replaced or made new. New deck, house, rudder, bulkheads, toe rail, caulking.

  11. Vertue 25 Boat for Sale

    Ceinwyn is a great yacht she was built in 1993 and is still in like new condition, a Laurent Giles long keel design she has features that are very comparable to a traditional English pilot boat. This Vertue 25 is excellent under sail and is certainly seaworthy. Her owner has kept her well and is in very good condition, she really is worth viewing!

  12. VIDEO: Laurent Giles Vertue 25

    Laurent Giles certainly had an eye for shape and grace. As a teenager, I worked (for nothing!) with a boat builder on the Helford River, Cornwall. One of the winter tasks was to check the state of boats laid up in mud berths in Frenchman's Creek. On one such check, at high water when a Virtue 25 was afloat, I climbed on board and looked ...

  13. Vertue 25 Mk11 GRP for sale

    The Vertue 25 Mk11 GRP is 26 feet long and has a 7.1 feet beam and a draft of 1.37 meters. This 1992 diesel Vertue 25 Mk11 GRP powered by Yanmar 1GM10 with 10.0 horsepower. The Vertue 25 Mk11 GRP is made of fiberglass. Boats in United Kingdom. Vertue 25 Mk11 GRP for sale.

  14. Vertue

    The Vertue is a 25.25ft masthead sloop designed by Laurent Giles and partners ltd and built in wood or fiberglass by Cheoy Lee Shipyard since 1947. 100 units have been built. The Vertue is a very heavy sailboat which is under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized.

  15. Vertue 25 for sale

    DailyBoats.com offers a selection of Vertue 25 for sale , with prices ranging from £23,941 for basic models to £23,941 for the most expensive. These yachts come in a range of sizes, ranging from 25.66 ft to 25.66 ft, with the oldest one built in 1989. This page showcases Vertue boats located in United Kingdom. To buy Vertue 25 near you, use ...

  16. Laurent Giles boats for sale

    2010 Laurent Giles Vertue Class Sloop. US$89,900. ↓ Price Drop. US $710/mo. Artisan Boatworks Inc. | East Boothbay, Maine. ... Giles. This assortment encompasses 0 brand-new vessels and 8 pre-owned yachts, all of which are listed by knowledgeable boat and yacht brokers predominantly in Spain, Ireland, United States, Italy and U.S. Virgin ...

  17. Sailing Yacht

    This is the classic boat of choice for the single-handed long distance sailor. Yachting Monthly gave the Vertue 3rd place in its Top 100 Best Boats of the 20th Century. They enthused that: "Laurent Giles 26 foot classic has proved to be one of the most seaworthy small designs ever built… and her rugged profile is instantly recognisable 70 ...

  18. VERTUE II

    25.62 ft / 7.81 m: LWL: ... GRP version of the VERTUE. Sail area: ... 1997), states that a boat with a BN of less than 1.3 will be slow in light winds. A boat with a BN of 1.6 or greater is a boat that will be reefed often in offshore cruising. Derek Harvey, "Multihulls for Cruising and Racing", International Marine, Camden, Maine, 1991 ...

  19. Westerly Ltd Vertue 25 for sale

    SPARROW - the boat from the best-seller My Old Man and the Sea Vertue 25' fiberglass full keel deep draft sloop/cutter, no engine. Deck, topsides and cabin awl-gripped 2023. Custom built and rigged for Cape Horn voyage (1985), Details and photos, contact Daniel Hays [email protected]

  20. Laurent Giles Vertue II GRP second generation Vertue For Sale

    Laurent Giles Vertue II for sale from Wooden Ships Yacht Brokers. The first of the GRP Vertue II designs, teak joinery, ideal small cruiser ... Length on deck: 25'8" Beam: 7'10" Draft: 4'5" Enquire about Laurent Giles Vertue II. Call us: +44(0)1803 833899. ... The most notable feature of this boat compared to other examples of the Vertue II is ...

  21. Is a 25 foot Vertue too small for extended cruising?

    Stay away from clutter and if you opt for the Vertue, enjoy the experience of sailing a boat that paved rhe way for the whole cruising lifesyle! BTW, another good book about vertues is Humphry Barton's "Vertue XXXV", a log of the first ever small boat, non stop east to west crossing of the Atlantic, from Lymington UK, to New York in 1950. Hum ...

  22. Vertue 25 sloop

    Re: Vertue 25 sloop I'm a Vertue owner as is another forumite who'll probably be chiming in shortly. It is a highly desireable design and eminently restorable, if you are willing to put the time and money into her. Think "Bugatti barn-find" boat.

  23. VENTURE 25

    It takes into consideration "reported" sail area, displacement and length at waterline. The higher the number the faster speed prediction for the boat. A cat with a number 0.6 is likely to sail 6kts in 10kts wind, a cat with a number of 0.7 is likely to sail at 7kts in 10kts wind. KSP = (Lwl*SA÷D)^0.5*0.5