Key details
- Current boat name
- Clary V 8
- Boat class
- 7547
- Sail number
- V 8
- Function
- Sports and Leisure
- Type
Dimensions and specifications
- Length (m / ft)
- 7.92 / 26ft
- Beam (m / ft)
- 1.83 / 6ft
- Leeward
- Keel
- Masts
- 1
- Rig type
- Bermudian Sloop
- Propulsion
- Sail
Design and build
- Designer
- Westmacott A
- Date of build
- 1924
- Place of build
- St Helens, Isle of Wight
Current status
- Present use
- Sailing
History
Built in 1923 by Woodnutts for Sir Fisher Dilke and formed part of the Solent fleet. Moved to Falmouth in 1949. In 1971 Clary was badly damaged in a collision with a Folkboat but was restored and continues to race locally and at Cowes. March 2008