The Folkboat 25ft ref:0264

Year Built: 1967
Price: £7,700
Description:

The Folkboat 25ft

9 hp Yanmar diesel engine (2001); Kemp spars (1992) including spinnaker pole, rod kicker and single line reefing boom; New s/s standing rigging; Jib furling gear (2002); Sail wardrobe includes un-used spinnaker; Sleeps 4 in 2 cabins with toilet and small galley area; VHF radio; Speed / depthsounder; Wind instruments; Pram dinghy; Cockpit dodgers; Tent cover; Beaching legs; Anchors (2); Warps and fenders etc. Over the years, a considerable sum has been spent on upgrading this classic yacht - 2005 survey available on request. British Part 1 Registered. Lying Guernsey. Exc Vat. ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED.

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ABOUT THE FOLKBOAT

The first british folkboats were built in 1950. There was no formal design and existing boats varied widely in design. By the end of the 60's a large number of folkboats were registered around England and had become very popular, thus The Folkboat Association was launched.

From this beginning the The Folkboat Association is now recognised by the RYA and IYA and acts as the Class Authority for Folkboats in Great Britain and Ireland.

The Folkboat is one of the most popular cruiser racer sailboats ever designed. Originating from Scandinavia in the early 1940's as weekend camping cruiser, the class quickly prospered and became a popular one design racing boat.

Today new boats are still being constructed and the class retains a world-wide appeal, with large fleets in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Holland, UK, Ireland and the US. At times over 100 boats regularly compete in Gold Cup championship events.