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Top Hat 25 is a 25 ′ 0 ″ / 7.6 m monohull sailboat designed by John Illingworth and Angus Primrose and built by Rob Legg Yachts Ltd. between 1955 and 1984.

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The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : 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).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Originally designed in the 1950’s to the newly formed J.O.G in the UK. First 10 were of wood. Four fiberglass versions were produced. Mk 0 - Mk 3 The FG version (1963-) is a product from and mostly seen in Australia though a few molded plywood versions were first turned out there also. Formit Fibreglass purchased the molds from Fibreglass Yachts (Geoff Baker) in 1972 and produced the last six Mk 1’s then the Mk 2’s and 3’s Formit added approx 221 lbs ballast. Interior layouts vary significantly but the hull remained largely the same. Many were purchased as bare hulls or kits for owner completion. It is thought that at least 400 have been built.

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Scientists calibrate their laboratory equipment to guarantee repeatable results. Engineers are careful to make sure that their equipment is “zeroed in,” and even the police adjust their radar guns regularly.

And so it should be with boat testers, who sometimes need to realign their sensibilities dulled in a world filled with plastic look-alike boats. In that case, the San Juan 48 Flybridge is a yacht that can serve as a calibration tool because it is as close to perfect as you might find.

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” goes the old saying; therefore, it takes a lot of courage to tinker with a successful yacht. San Juan Yachts principals Donald Campbell and Randy McCurdy had already set new benchmarks of quality, first with their San Juan 38 and then with the San Juan 48 express cruiser. A pretty boat from any angle, the latter proved very popular for this small Northwest builder.

But clients wanted a flying-bridge version and, after some soul-searching, Campbell and McCurdy decided it could be done without sacrificing the essence of the pretty yacht. And that’s exactly what they’ve achieved. The added bridge doesn’t look like a bolt-on afterthought, nor does it clash with the curves of the basic 48. If anything, the two have taken a great yacht and made it look even better.

Some people judge an object by its price and that’s often a valid tool: A Rolls-Royce is unquestionably better than a Yugo; Godiva chocolates taste better than a Hershey bar; filet mignon is far superior to a Big Mac. But price alone doesn’t ensure quality, and there are more than a few expensive yachts that can be found lacking when it comes to the subtle details that differentiate the mediocre from the superb.

The San Juan 48 Flybridge is quite expensive if you measure it just by the dollars-per-foot method. On the other hand, the 48 is arguably the best buy around when you consider the sheer quality of this new yacht.

OK, you say, what makes the San Juan 48 Flybridge such an outstanding yacht? As a starting point, the word “compromise” doesn’t seem to be in the vocabulary of either Campbell or McCurdy. There isn’t a single piece of equipment aboard the 48 that hasn’t been scrutinized by one or both of the men and their decision to use it wasn’t based on price: It was based on what would do the job best.

That means that every item from the anchor roller to the transom door latch earned its way aboard. In fact, the two builders often found that there wasn’t a piece of equipment that met their standards and, in that case, they had it custom fabricated. Think you can buy a husky transom door latch like the one on the 48 off a marine hardware shelf? Not a chance; it’s only available when attached to a San Juan 48.

But what about fit and finish, you ask? I wouldn’t be surprised to see some of the world’s megayacht builders making pilgrimages to little Anacortes, Washington, to see how it’s really done. On one of the competitors to the San Juan 48, for example, the wood trim piece around the main cabin windows is fastened by dozens of stainless steel screws with finish washers. On the 48, the piece is blind-fastened from behind without a mar to the glossy finish. You decide.

Step aboard the wide swim platform of the 48 and, if you’ve been aboard the express version, you won’t notice any difference-because there isn’t any: still the wide and rugged transom door with that burly latch; still the clever transom that hinges upward hydraulically to reveal a garage for a 12-foot inflatable tender as well as the launching crane; still the comfy sun lounges facing the transom settee.

Step through the glass door into the pilothouse and you have the same airy feeling of a glass conservatory. The forward windscreen and side windows are large, of course, but the effect really stems from the butted glass windows on the after corners that make the cabin feel open even when buttoned up against the weather. All the 48s have a clever system for easily removing the cabin windows facing the cockpit, and there’s scratchproof storage for both as well.

The dash is a gorgeous piece of glossy teak and the skipper has a comfy double-wide seat with a sturdy foot brace. Step down from the pilothouse and the galley is open overhead and spacious. Teak cabinets and drawers provide more than ample storage and, when you open them, you’ll find the cabinets are lined in glossy teak and the drawers are fine examples of dovetailed craftsmanship.

Opposite the galley is what home builders might call a “bonus room.” Opened, it provides comfortable sofa seating to watch the flat-screen TV on the galley bulkhead, as well as a place to read, work or simply keep the cook company. Sliding doors turn the area into a guest stateroom with either a queen berth or a queen with Pullman above.

The master cabin fills the bow with another queen-sized berth. It’s an elegant space, indeed, with raised-panel cabinets, louvered hanging lockers and a teak-and-holly sole. The master head has a large shower with glass enclosure.

Between the two cabins is the day head, which also serves the guest cabin and, once again, it’s spacious with a large shower. The Sealand head, like that in the master, is plumbed to the holding tank directly below so there is no need for vacuum or pumps-nothing to fail.

The new flying bridge is reached from a vertical ladder from the starboard sunpad. The ladder angle probably will be changed on future boats to make it a bit more user-friendly. Once on the bridge, however, it feels like you’re on a concrete sidewalk with none of the usual springiness found on many boats. Part of this rigidity is from the husky support beam and part of it from the vacuum-infused one-piece house molded from E-glass and Corecell with epoxy vinylester resin.

A double Stidd helm seat is behind the low-maintenance fiberglass dash, and a wrap-around lounge provides plenty of choices for seating. Unlike most builders who try to crowd the bridge with barbecues and wet bars, San Juan Yachts has kept the flybridge restrained and simple: a place to run the yacht in fine weather, while most entertaining will be done in the spacious cockpit.

And run she does. We topped out on the privately owned Hull #1 at a zippy 36 knots even with full fuel and water, three big guys aboard, a full fridge, and all the owner’s toys including a dinghy.

Naval architect Greg Marshall designed the hull to be both handsome and capable in all sea conditions, with a traditional flared bow and tumblehome aft. She’s not a jet drive, yet the 48 has a draft of just 3 feet, achieved by using prop pockets that also improve efficiency. The engines are also mounted higher than usual (hence the big sunpads) yet at a flatter angle to add to the drive-train efficiency.

Dropping back to 1800 rpm, we were still skimming along at over 27 knots, so Marshall has clearly created a very slippery hull. We had only the occasional ship or tug wake on our test, but it was obvious that the 48 is a dry boat that slices cleanly through the chop and rises easily to the swells.

Close-quarters maneuvering is also very good, with electronic MTU shifters reacting to the skipper’s merest thought, plus both bow and stern Sidepower thrusters that can turn the boat in its own length or slide the 48 sideways into a tight pier.

The engine room is a model of efficiency, maintainability and easy access. Our test boat had the standard MTU Series 60 diesels rated at 825 hp and that’s what every San Juan 48 gets-no exceptions. The boat and engine are well suited for each other, and the parts and service network is as good as you can find. Each boat also gets a Northern Lights 12kW genset, a 600 gpd Village Marine watermaker, the previously mentioned Sidepower thrusters, and a custom Marol rotary actuator hydraulic steering system.

Just as not everyone appreciates a Rolls-Royce or Godiva chocolates, this isn’t going to be a yacht for everyone. In simple terms, the San Juan 48 Flybridge provides first-class luxury in a yacht that can be handled by a couple. It isn’t intended to take all your friends and their kids away for the weekend and, if that’s your need, you can find it elsewhere.

Campbell and McCurdy aren’t planning to build a lot of these yachts, so get your name on the list right away.

Contact: San Juan Yachts, (360) 299-3790; www.sanjuanyachts.com .

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1985 Top Hat 25 Mk III is now for sale.

Top Hat 25's have always been a top performer when it comes to economical cruisers and this particular boat is a great example.

She has an enclosed head, galley with sink and stove and a generous v-berth

The current owner is an enthusiastic sailor who cares for his boats and with a 4 year old 9.8hp Tohatsu outboard and 2 year old rigging she is simply jump on and sail away.

If you are looking for a well maintained pocket cruiser at an entry level price then this boat will not disappoint.

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Hylan & Brown – Boatbuilders – Brooklin, Maine – Building and Restoring Classic Wooden Boats

A 26′ vee bottom launch, good speed and sea keeping ability with low impact & noise.

TOP HAT traces her heritage to the vee bottom boats designed by William. Hand in the early 1900s. Her lines, construction and propulsion have be updated, but the essential virtues remain – seaworthy and seakindly performance, good speeds with modest horsepower, handsome looks and ease of construction.

A 50 HP Honda outboard in a well gives very quiet operation, easy maintenance and good handling in reverse. Also shown is an alternative inboard engine version.

Plans are well detailed, and consist of 8 sheets: outboard profile, lines & offsets, inboard construction profile, constructions sections, building jig, two detail sheets, and inboard diesel construction.

A CD of photos in JPEG format taken during the construction of the prototype is available and will be a help to all builders.

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LOA – 26′ 5″ BEAM – 7′ 3″ DRAFT, motor up – 15″ DISPLACEMENT, outboard version – 3200 lb HULL TYPE – Vee bottom chine CONSTRUCTION – Strip plank topsides, double plywood bottom over sawn frames. ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION – Cold molded. SUITABLE FOR – Somewhat protected waters. TRAILERABLE – Yes PROPULSION – 50 HP Honda outboard or diesel inboard SPEED – Up to 18 kt. SKILL REQUIRED – Intermediate LOFTING REQUIRED – Yes

ALSO AVAILABLE: Photo CD, $50.00 OTHER REFERENCES – Design review by Robert Stephens in WoodenBoat #168 , p. 86.

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Click here to download free Top Hat Study Plans in PDF format . Includes specifications, sample plans, and sample photos from the Photo CD.

PLANS SHEETS – 8 PLANS DETAIL – Above average

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Best sailing hats: Top boating headwear from simple caps to sou’westers and helmets

• David Harding
• August 25, 2023

Whether for warmth or sun protection, going afloat means wearing a hat. David Harding picks out 12 of the best sailing hats available right now

Whatever the season, there are two staples you need for the open water. A  good pair of sailing sunglasses  and the best sailing hat for protection from the sun (especially those of us who sport low-profile hairstyles).

For dinghy and keelboat racing , many prefer a peak but no brim – a cap, in other words. And if your boat has a low boom, select a sailing hat with built-in skull protection. Being bashed on the head is painful at the very least. Besides, who wants blood on the deck?

On colder days, a sailing hat is essential to keeping you warm on the water. The ubiquitous beanie might be the obvious starting point. Don’t overlook a lined sailing hat, perhaps a waterproof option. Look out for an hat that incorporates ear-warmers and a peak.

At a glance: Henri-Lloyd Mal HL sailing cap – Best classic sailing hat  – Buy it now airSUP Bucket Hat  – Best bucket hat for sailing – Buy it now Tilley T3 sailing hat  – Best brimmed sailing hat – Buy it now DexShell Beanie Solo  – Best beanie hat for sailing – Buy it now

What makes a good sailing hat?

Some of the best sailing hats serve multiple purposes. It might have a brim for sun protection or the sailing hat could be made of a water-repellent material. Before opting for a brim, consider how wide and how stiff it should be. A wide, stiff brim might seem best in the sun, but could present a challenge when you’re ducking under the rail on a racing yacht.

Another consideration is that as much UV is reflected from the water as you’re exposed to from above. So a sailing hat in the ‘bucket’ style – with a brim that’s narrower and lower – might be more effective, if not quite as stylish. What’s more, it’s less likely to blow off in a breeze. Any style of brim that’s too floppy is unlikely to be much use in stronger winds either.

Whichever type of sailing hat you might choose, there’s plenty to think about. Here is our pick of the best sailing hats available right now in various styles.

The best sailing hats available right now

• Sailing caps
• Brimmed sun hats
• Winter hats
• Sou’westers

Classic sailing caps

Henri-Lloyd Mal HL sailing cap

Specifications:  100% Organic Cotton, one size and back strap.

Reasons to buy: Made by a high-end yachting apparel brand; fast-drying; offers a high level of UV protection.

Reasons to avoid: Cheaper options are available if the HL brand is your main consideration.

Do you like to keep it classic? A straightforward cap should be your starting point when it comes to choosing a sailing hat. If you’re anything like me, you have probably picked up such a collection from the water (oddly, most sailing caps don’t come with retaining lanyards) that we’ve never needed to buy one.

Then again, what you find floating past your boat isn’t necessarily what you would choose to wear, so if you want something new, smart and branded with one of the best-known names in sailing clothing, you might go for something like the Mal HL sailing cap from Henri-Lloyd.

Available in navy blue or pale grey, it’s made from a polyester twill that’s said to be fast-drying and offers a UV protection factor of over 50.

Buy it now from Henri-Lloyd

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Gill pursuit cap.

Specifications:  100% polyester, 50+ UV protection and h and wash only.

Reasons to buy: Retaining a lanyard means you’re less likely to drop it overboard.

Reasons to avoid:  May not suit sailors with smaller heads.

Ever lost your hat looking overboard? We’re with you. The Pursuit Cap from Gill is one of the few sailing hats that comes with a retaining lanyard. A clip on the end attaches to your collar, so you’re less likely to find yourself fishing one of these out of the oggin.

Available in bright blue, dark blue, graphite or silver, it features a UV treatment of 50+ and a generously sized peak to help keep the sun out of your eyes. With features like the underside of the peak designed to absorb light reflected from the water, it’s clear to see why this would be a hit with any navigator.

Breathable fabric (polyester for easy cleaning) and a wicking headband should help you keep a cool head in the heat of battle on the race course.

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Best-brimmed sailing hats

Tilley T3 sailing hat

Specifications:  100% cotton, UPF 50+ and machine washable. 

Reasons to buy: Classic design, water-repellant finish; secret pocket for storing cash.

Reasons to avoid: There are much cheaper ways to keep the sun off your head.

I have been wearing these classic Tilley hats for over 15 years and am now on my third. They don’t last forever, despite the lifetime guarantee, but Tilley will replace them if/when (for those of us who practically live in them) they wear out.

The cotton duck gives good sun protection (factor 50+) and this sailing hat also has a water-repellent finish to help keep the rain off.

Padding in the top affords a degree of protection and that’s where you find the secret pocket for stashing away an emergency fiver.

The padding contributes to the buoyancy, which you might appreciate if you haven’t made use of the double head-straps to stop it from blowing off.

With its brass grommets for ventilation, and poppers for snapping up the brim on either side, the Tilley is a tried and tested titfer with a well-deserved following among sailors.

Buy it now on Tilley.com

airSUP Bucket Hat

Specifiations: Polyester, removable flap and UV sun protection.

Reasons to buy: Chin strap makes it almost impossible to lose; ear protection is a rare feature.

Reasons to avoid: Styling is reminiscent of the early 90s rave scene.

This might not be a sailing hat you would choose to wear for style alone  – but if functionality for active watersports is your priority and you prefer not to have a wide brim, it might be a good choice.

For a start, a strap that buckles under the chin means it really shouldn’t come off no matter what you’re doing on (or even in) the water.

The strap broadens out at the top to cover the ears and the side of the face too.

If you’re after further sun protection, the button-on neck flap that pulls out from an inside pocket will protect the nape. The brim is firm enough not to flip up or down in the wind or unexpected watery encounters.

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Best beanies for sailing

DexShell Beanie Solo

Specifications:  100% polyester, micro fibre fleece lining and machine washable.

Reasons to buy: Windproof, waterproof and breathable – a beanie for all seasons.

Reasons to avoid: May not fit sailors with larger heads.

Traditional beanie hats aren’t for every sailor. Yes, they have limitations as sailing hats, but they will keep your head warm as long as you’re not out in the wind or rain (or exposed to salt spray).

That’s why this one from DexShell comes with additional features: it’s claims to be windproof, waterproof and breathable, with a waterproof membrane and microfleece lining for warmth.

The outer shell in acrylic gives the beanie its knitted look and comes in a range of colours from grey and black to cyan blue and even high-vis yellow for those who really don’t want to get lost.

SubZero Factor 4 Softshell Windproof Hat

Specifications:  97% Polyester and 3% Elastane, double thickness banding and soft fleece inner face.

Reasons to buy: Flat stitching makes for a comfortable fit.

Reasons to avoid: Shower-proof, but not fully waterproof.

With this British-made beanie from SubZero, head warmth and protection from the wind is the top priority.

The soft-shell fabric itself is waterproof, but unfortunately not the stitching, so it would be best to think of it as shower-proof.

If you are searching for an alternative that has full-water repellency, check out SubZero’s waterproof beanie.

To keep the wind and cold at bay, the Factor 4 hat has a soft fleece inner face designed to trap warm air around your head.

A double-thickness headband provides extra insulation around your ears and brow, while the flat stitching should eliminate uncomfortable rubbing – something not all sailing hat manufacturers seem to think about.

There’s no knitted look with this beanie: the windproof fabric on the outside is smooth to reduce the effects of wind-chill.

Buy it now on SubZero.co.uk

Best winter sailing hats

Sealskinz Waterproof Extreme Cold Weather Hat

Specifications:  Outer: 100% nylon | Inner: 100% polyester, sizes available: S-XXL and a micro fleece lining.

Reasons to buy: Machine washable; available in a wide range of sizes.

Reasons to avoid: Sizing comes up small – if in doubt, go one size up.

Are you searching for a sailing hat that incorporates ear-warmers and a peak that’s also windproof and waterproof? Sealskinz might have the answer.

As its name suggests, it’s designed to cope with seriously wet and cold conditions. I appreciate that the ear-warmers tuck away if needed and that the peak can be folded back and held with a popper.

Made with a waterproof breathable membrane sandwiched between an outer nylon shell for durability and a fleece inside for warmth, it comes in sizes from small to XXL.

There’s also a Velcro tab at the back to make sure of a snug fit. If it does blow off and get dirty, just throw it in the washing machine: it doesn’t need any special treatment.

Musto Fleece Lined Waterproof sailing cap

Specifications:  Polyester, r eflective printed screen and fleece lining.

Reasons to buy: Fleece lined; waterproof, windproof and breathable; taped seams should make for a comfy fit.

Reasons to avoid: Only one size available.

An alternative to the Sealskinz comes from Musto. Offered in one size it has been designed to accommodate larger heads. Available in black (or green for your country weekends), this sailing hat has good features such as fleece lining, a larger, stiffer peak, and fold-down protection for the ears and neck.

A drawstring can be secured under the chin in windy weather, but if this one blows off, you’re advised not to put it in the machine: it’s for hand-washing only.

The polyester fabric is claimed to be waterproof, windproof and breathable, with taped seams helping to make sure no water seeps in.

Musto also suggests that taping the seams eradicates stitch holes and reduces abrasion against the skin.

Best sou’wester sailing hats

Guy Coton sou’wester

Specifications: Polyester, sizes available: S-L and strong stitching.

Reasons to buy: Excellent face and neck protection; built to last.

Reasons to avoid: The Captain Birdseye look isn’t for everyone…

The sou’wester was good enough for lifeboat crews in days of yore, but has fallen from fashion in recent decades, and we don’t know why.

When you’re getting high-pressure spray full in the face, a well-fitted hood might be a more effective solution – and, being attached to your jacket, it’s always there when you want it – but even the best hoods can often be restrictive. Sometimes a proper sailing hat just feels better.

So it’s good to see that Guy Cotten, a company known for its traditional-style, and no-nonsense clothing, continues to offer the humble sou’wester in equally traditional colours: green or bright yellow.

It’s made from the company’s ‘classic fabric’ – PVC-coated polyester – which it describes as ‘extremely long-lasting, tough and cheap’.

Helly-Hansen Svolvaer Sou’wester

Specifications: PVC-coated polyester, drawstring and cotton-lined.

Reasons to buy: The most affordable option on our list, despite being from a big-name brand.

Reasons to avoid: The Guy Cotton sou’wester offers better face protection.

It says something about the practicality and appeal of the sou’wester that two of today’s better-known manufacturers of this traditional sailing hat are from parts of the world that still have a strong fishing industry.

Helly Hansen’s offering, made from PVC-coated polyester with a cotton lining, incorporates ear-flaps and has a chin strap to keep it on.

It features a shallower brim at the front than some sou’westers, with a suitably long one at the back to keep the rain well away from your neck.

Given the resurgence of retro styles in so many walks of life, perhaps a classic sou’wester would make a perfect and inexpensive Christmas stocking-filler for the practically-minded sailor who thought he or she had everything.

Best hard sailing hats

Gul Elite Watersports Helmet

Specifications: Outer: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) | Inner: foam, lightweight and modern design.

Reasons to buy: CE compliant; plenty of ventilation; adjustable lining and chin strap.

Reasons to avoid: Unless you’re racing something seriously fast, or partaking in extreme watersports, a helmet will probably look out of place.

A sailing hat or a cap might help stop your head from getting cold or sunburned when you’re afloat, but what about protection from bangs?

It used to be rare to see sailors wearing helmets, but their use on some of today’s high-profile race boats has made them more acceptable to a wider cross-section of sailors.

Modern styling also means you’re less likely to look as though you’ve just walked off a building site.

Gul’s Elite Helmet is designed for all manner of watersports including dinghy sailing.

Complying with the CE EN 1385 standard for personal protective equipment, it has ventilation holes, a quick-release chin strap, ear protection and an adjustable liner.

The shell is made from impact-resistant ABS.

SafaSail hard sailing hat

Speficiations: Material: moulded shell to offer protection and foam padding.

Reasons to buy: Added protection without compromising on style; available in a choice of peak sizes.

Reasons to avoid: No protection for neck or ears.

For bump protection in a less obvious form than a helmet, Nauticalia’s SafaSail cap might be what you’re looking for.

At a glance it looks almost like an ordinary peaked sailing hat, but inside is an injection-moulded shell that offers similar protection to that of a building worker’s bump cap.

Foam padding should make it comfortable to wear and there’s a chin-strap to help keep it on.

If the standard peak is too long and gives you a crick in the neck when you have to look aloft, you can order the SafaSail with a shorter one.

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25' TopHat Yacht mark III For Sale

Inc. dinghy & oars $12,500 due for anti-foul. will sell for $9,500 as is., maritime mooring & apparatus.

inc. DINGHY WITH OARS

Sails included:-.

1 X JIB NO 3

SPINNAKER POLE

YAMAHA 8.5 HP LONG SHAFT

Tiller steering system, sink & toilet, portable stove, anchor & anchor line, boarding ladder.

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March / April Issue No. 297  Preview Now

Motorboats - Outboard

TOP HAT traces her heritage to the vee bottom boats designed by William Hand in the early 1900s. Her lines, construction and propulsion have be updated, but the essential virtues remain - seaworthy and seakindly performance, good speeds with modest horsepower, handsome looks and ease of construction.A 50 HP Honda outboard in a well gives very quiet operation, easy maintenance and good handling in reverse. Also shown is an alternative inboard engine version.Plans are well detailed, and consist of 8 sheets: outboard profile, lines & offsets, inboard construction profile, constructions sections, building jig, two detail sheets, and inboard diesel construction. A CD of photos in JPEG format taken during the construction of the prototype is available and will be a help to all builders. See our website for more information about this design.

Design Specifications

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Brooklin ME 4616 Phone: 207-359-9807

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