Key details

Current boat name
Patches ST 384
Boat class
7493
Sail number
ST 384
Function
Sports and Leisure
Type

Dimensions and specifications

Length (m / ft)
3.79 / 12ft 5in
Beam (m / ft)
1.45 / 4ft 9in
Leeward
Centreboard
Masts
1
Rig type
Bermudian Sloop
Propulsion
Sail

Design and build

Designer
Proctor I
Design date
1961

Current status

Present use
Museum/CBM

History

This SIGNET class dinghy was designed by Ian Proctor in 1961 and sponsored by the Sunday Times. It was an easy-to-build plywood boat for amateurs. It was designed to compete with the 'Mirror' dinghy. GH Apl 2011