Very nice Ray, I hadn’t realised how broad the stern was. Also an interesting comparison with the internal layout compared with my Jaguar 25. Looking up photos on the internet, I think maybe the Jaguar had a better layout as the fore cabin was separated from the saloon by the heads compartment and wardrobe space. The Jaguar only had a single berth under the narrower cockpit and my boat had an outboard which saved on internal space. The Spring was the better sailer though and a more modern boat.

The wing keel and twin rudders should make for an interesting sailing model.

Colin

Ray, a lot used to be made of how many berths you could cram in to a small sailing cruiser as a selling point. The Spring claimed six but that would have been very crowded indeed. My Jaguar claimed five. But the most I ever had aboard was three, one in the forepeak, one aft under the starboard cockpit seat while I, as owner & captain, sprawled out on the saloon double and very nice it was too!

Normally on a trip it would just be two of us with the forepeak used to store gear. The boat felt really roomy under those conditions.

My lift keel Jaguar 21 was definitely two only.

Colin

Very interesting Tim, I have been to the Hamble a couple of times, once in the boat – very high parking fee! Sailed up Southampton Water several times and even into the Ocean Dock – I doubt if that would be allowed now.

The series was recently repeated on TV, rather showing its age in a lot of respects, but the sailing and powerboat scenes and races still hold up very well.

Colin

Hi Ray, making good progress as usual. Spring’s quite short and wide for a sailing yacht isn’t she.

I’ve tried commenting on various posts recently but keep having problems with it saying I’m logged out when I’m not and not letting me comment again.

Chris

Richard, just go round the back of them…..

Colin