Stability and comfort do not seem to have compromised performance and the small cuddy appears to be a useful feature which blends in well with the overall design.
The lines look modern with firm turn at the bilge and a fairly flat run aft. Apart from a few niggles over a few of the construction details the Tricorn looks to have been a capable cruising dinghy. For whatever reason the Tricorn wasn't a commercial success, one turned up on ebay a few years ago, perhaps it was lack of marketing on the part of her builders, maybe the appeal of a cruising dinghy such as this was over estimated, whatever the reason, they are few and far between.
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Hey! I have a Tricorn! I bought a slightly tatty but solid and relatively complete one last year. It's this years restoration project.
ReplyDeleteI bought it because I liked the design pedigree and the quality of construction, as well as the practicality of a the concept. It's a cruising dinghy that can be left unattended on a mooring for long periods (the cuddy can be sealed and the cockpit self drains).
Mine was probably built in 1962 and may have been used by a sailing school or disabled sailing project, as the mainsail had been cut down by about 25 sq.ft. and the light alloy plate replaced by a heavy lump of galvanised steel. This would make the boat very stable but very slow.
I intend to have her afloat this summer with brand new sails, a coat of epoxy paint and maybe an alloy plate, though I might see how she sails with the steel one before I change it. This could be a post for 1001 Boats when I have photos and some seatime.
Patrick, i've just bought a Tricon too and would love to hear from you and compare info and progress. you can contact me at Harvey2281@hotmail.co.uk
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Harvey
Hi Harvey. Great to hear from someone with a Tricorn! I have not made much progress at the moment, but let's compare notes. I've e-mailed you separately.
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Patrick
Patrick, what a coincidence, interestingly the article makes a point about "those who cruise may prefer a heavier centre plate". What interested me is that the Tricorn looks like a very capable dinghy and personally I think its a very attractive design - sort of a predecessor to the larger Hawk 20 but ironically more modern looking, in my eyes anyway. Look forward to seeing progress -
ReplyDeletePS I'm just painting Erica's SCOW (1951) I did high build epoxy primer over the very old and crazed grp and the using Shipmate silicon alkyd - very similar to Toplac easy (forgiving) to apply and I get very reasonable results Max
This is a topic that is near to my heart...
ReplyDeleteTake care! Where are your contact details though?
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I had a tricorn, I aquired it from cam sailing club, and sailed it on the avon for several years before returning it to the cam. I found that a flying fifteen main and jib both fitted and suited the boat well. I also fitted support under the mast that could be pushed out of the way when not sailing, it made the top deck and rig alot stiffer. I now sail a K1
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