Robert Perry 47

[GILow]

Hi all,

So, the first serious contender to replace my Swanson 42 has been identified. I very much like the look of the Robert Perry 47. On paper it is ticking all my boxes.

The only negative I can identify is that the ketch seems more common than the sloop. As much as I love the look of a ketch, I’m very much a cutter/sloop kind of guy, so getting what I want may be hard.

So I’m calling out to any current or previous Perry 47 owners who can share their experience of the boat, (ketch or sloop configuration) and anything about the boat they think I should know,.

Matt

[marcjsmith]

not to take anything away from CF but there is another sailing forum where Mr Perry hangs out and is very conversant with the locals. while that won't get you any owners knowledge, the fact that the designer is usually willing to chat about this stuff is pretty big, IMO.


Sailing anarchy be forewarned that first time posters sometimes get pretty rough treatment... might be worth a shot... Heck he might even know of boats for sale...

[Northernguy59]

Originally Posted by marcjsmith

not to take anything away from CF but there is another sailing forum where Mr Perry hangs out and is very conversant with the locals. while that won't get you any owners knowledge, the fact that the designer is usually willing to chat about this stuff is pretty big, IMO.


Sailing anarchy be forewarned that first time posters sometimes get pretty rough treatment... might be worth a shot... Heck he might even know of boats for sale...

There is also a very active RP fan Facebook page that RP is very active on.

[GILow]

Originally Posted by Northernguy59

There is also a very active RP fan Facebook page that RP is very active on.

Thank you, I didn’t think of that. I’ve sent a join request.

[GILow]

Originally Posted by marcjsmith

not to take anything away from CF but there is another sailing forum where Mr Perry hangs out and is very conversant with the locals. while that won't get you any owners knowledge, the fact that the designer is usually willing to chat about this stuff is pretty big, IMO.


Sailing anarchy be forewarned that first time posters sometimes get pretty rough treatment... might be worth a shot... Heck he might even know of boats for sale...

SA was going to be my next step. Just need to gird my loins first.

[Northernguy59]

Originally Posted by GILow

Thank you, I didn’t think of that. I’ve sent a join request.

He also does consulting work if you get serious about the boat.

[JPA Cate]

There's one at Kettering, owned by a guy called Garth. Don't know if it is for sale. It is a timber boat, though, was built near Launceston, iirc. Has inmast furling for the main.

Ann

[Jim Cate]

Originally Posted by JPA Cate

There's one at Kettering, owned by a guy called Garth. Don't know if it is for sale. It is a timber boat, though, was built near Launceston, iirc. Has inmast furling for the main.

Ann

The boat that Ann mentions above is a Perry design, but isn't the FRP design that you are considering, Matt. Solquest is a lovely boat, though, but not likely to be for sale in the near future.

Jim

[skipperpete]

Wow, Solquest is a yacht that I had a bit to do with in Sydney just prior to her first Hobart race. Beautiful boat with an unusual engine layout with the main engine on port side and genset on stbd with a hundested propeller driven by a big hydraulic motor.
Tassie has had some interesting yachts built there, a big sailboat called Old Salt was built down there and was scuttled on her first social outing by a disgruntled engineer. She was badly water damaged but didnt completely sink and I saw her a few times after the refurbishment up in Brisbane, beautiful steel yacht.

[GILow]

Originally Posted by Jim Cate

The boat that Ann mentions above is a Perry design, but isn't the FRP design that you are considering, Matt. Solquest is a lovely boat, though, but not likely to be for sale in the near future.



Jim

I need a timber boat like I need a kick in the head. Should it come up for sale I’ll have no problems passing on the opportunity.

[GILow]

Originally Posted by Northernguy59

He also does consulting work if you get serious about the boat.

Yes, that may be particularly relevant as if I have to buy a ketch I’d look into converting it to a sloop.

[ilenart]

A couple of years ago I consulted with Robert Perry when I was looking at his designs. Found it very helpful, he even provided copys of detailed design documents.

Also found “Yacht Design According to Perry” useful.