Can someone tell me what this sailboat is?

[RxBoat]

I came across a sailboat and would like to find out the manufacturer and brand name of the boat. Can't find any HIN or ID plate on the hull. Looks like a racing boat by its lines. It is not worth fixing because it would take too much time and money to restore. Someone else thought they were going to fix it but most likely discovered it would be too much. I am mainly just wanting to know what the brand name is. Photos attached.

 

[RxBoat]

Re: Can someone tell me what this sailboat is?

It could be an older Finn class olympic racing sailboat. 15ft. overall length, 22ft. tall aluminum mast, 11ft. boom, 5ft.beam, 3ft. stern. Distinctive shape to the centerboard and rudder, wooden boom, mainsail only. Built like a tank.

 

[emoney]

Re: Can someone tell me what this sailboat is?

It could also be an older Chrysler or any number of builders. Lots and lots of manufacturer's built this design back in the "glory days" of boat building between the 50s through the late 70s. There were only so many designers and designs that circulated throughout the industry.

 

[Tabman]

Re: Can someone tell me what this sailboat is?

RX,

Yes that's a Finn. I sailed one back in the '70s. They are a very physically demanding boat to sail well. Here is a link to the boat's history at the Finn Class Webpage http://www.finnclass.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3&Itemid=3

Tom