Vessel for sale details
Name: Cork 1720
Vessel Description
The 1720 Sportsboat Class got started when a small group of Irish yachtsmen, led by Clayton Love and Stephen Hyde, felt there was a need for a new boat that would be cheap, up-to-date and suitable for club racing in Cork Harbour. Tony Castro designed what was then called the Cork 1720, but their popularity has subsequently spread beyond Southern Ireland, with fleets thriving in the Solent and elsewhere. This Exceptional example, even with a carbon rig, this boat has been IRC optimised such that the standard 1720 gives her 64 seconds an hour. The Carbon rig and all standing rigging is new (2022) The Running rigging is less than three years old. Whilst the Mainsail ,light Jib and heavy Jib are 2021 and lightly used (old Club main used apart from Cowes week). A new carbon rudder was fitted 2021. She also has a new 2022 Seldon aluminium mast. This boat has been on the Cowes week podium eight times in eight years she is well maintained, dry sailed and ready to go racing. For more information on the history of the Cork 1720 visit https://www.boats.com/reviews/madforsailing-test-1720-sportsboat/
Additional Information
- Displacement: 1447 kg
- Engine: Tohatsu 3.5 HP Two stroke
- Max Speed: 9.26 kph
- Hull: GRP
- Keel: Bulb Keel
- Drinking Water: 201 Litres
- Accommodation: New carbon rudder 2021 New carbon mast 2022 IRC Modified IRC 0.994
- Lying Country: United Kingdom
- Lying Area: Isle Of Wight
Disclaimer
Cowes Yacht Agency are acting as brokers for the vendor who is not selling in the course of business unless otherwise stated. These details are prepared from information provided by the vendor and are intended only as a guide to give a fair description of the vessel but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and to have the vessel fully surveyed by a qualified marine surveyor. Details are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations shall be through Cowes Yacht Agency. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
