Yak

Design 252 Sirocco

Sirocco was built by Taylor of Hobart, Tasmania and launched in 1938. She was built for the then vice-commodore of the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania. Here's a newspaper clipping from the day of her launch.


Here are the plans. I will draw your attention the fact both the Sail Plan and Construction Plan were drawn by Rod Stephens. The Construction Plan is probably the most detailed plan I have seen from Rod's hand. Also note the mention of a very early feathering propeller.


Some interior images.


She has been converted to a sloop in 1947 as noted over the boom on the Sail Plan.