Priscilla
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R.I.P. Laurie Davidson
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Priscilla
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SloopJonB
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That is one fat bottomed girl but also looks like one of the best ferros I've seen. Fin keel was unusual on them.
Recidivist
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A long time ago, my skipper was looking to build a big boat. He called for expressions of interest from a number of designers. Most submitted sketch plans but Laurie Davidson sent a half-model!
A legend - sail on Mr Davidson.
A legend - sail on Mr Davidson.
Sailbydate
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A sad loss. RIP, Laurie.
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Working to overcome my inner peace
One tonner Snook
Whidbey race week, late 90's
Dibley, is that your dad in the red hat?
Whidbey race week, late 90's
Dibley, is that your dad in the red hat?
Crazy Horse
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Ian Franklin built many of his designs for the US market. Keel half moulds hanging on the old workshop wall that was near the Estuary, not sure what happened to them in the shift to the new workshop? Davie Norris may have built some as well after he went out on his own? Southern Fun was a local racer part owned by Ian. Raced hard and put away wet, us young bucks dreamed of owning a yacht like her. From the school of design, if it looked right then it was right. Thanks for your lifes work Mr Davidson, the world is a better place for your efforts.
Dibley
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Good grief, it could well be. He's turning 90 this week. Erik Bentzen owned/owns her. Originally called Brother Dominic. Legend photo. Thanks See Level
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Wow, Tell your dad Brian Parr said happy birthday. Erik sold her some time back after he built the interior out. Wished it was this nice when we sailed her B)
Another Sailor
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L to R Peter Jordan, Herb Tremain in the hatch, Roy Dickson helming, Barry Thom. On their way to winning the South Pacific 1/4 Ton Cup 1977. Crushed the opposition. 1,1,1,2.
In early 2020 i had 4boats on my year old wishlist on Yachthub as potential/dream buys...
I travelled 1900klm’s to view a Farr 1104 that was from an unknown builder and in need of ALOT of love by the pictures...
On the way out to the mooring field in the agents tender i spotted a boat.... A familiar shape, i confirmed with the agent that it was what i thought it was..”Damnit! Dude, shes been on my wishlist for 2years but...”
He said “shes for sale for $###’s”.
I immediately asked him to pull up to her first....
There she was, moored closest to the rocks, Melancholy,Dull and Tethered like wild beauty should never be..
I stepped aboard, went below,took in what was there and what wasnt.... Called the owner from agents phone, agreed on terms... Then began a love story that hopefully continues for many years.. Although border restrictions have made it impossible for her to be treated as she should be so far, absence makes the heart grow fonder and plans bigger!...
That day I went in apprehensive search of a Farr(ish) and returned with a Legit Davidson..
Today i came to SA to read,learn,see interesting things and find this thread...
I never got to meet Laurie Davidson the Gentleman himself, but thanks to Mr Dibley i stare in wonder at the Drawings Laurie did that lead to the creation of my found treasure and others similar to her.
Framed in pencil at home for my wonder and moored at a distant marina for my future enjoyment, my own little windows into the mind and legacy of a legend.
My condolences and thoughts are with his family and closest friends.
RIP LAURIE DAVIDSON GBNF.
I travelled 1900klm’s to view a Farr 1104 that was from an unknown builder and in need of ALOT of love by the pictures...
On the way out to the mooring field in the agents tender i spotted a boat.... A familiar shape, i confirmed with the agent that it was what i thought it was..”Damnit! Dude, shes been on my wishlist for 2years but...”
He said “shes for sale for $###’s”.
I immediately asked him to pull up to her first....
There she was, moored closest to the rocks, Melancholy,Dull and Tethered like wild beauty should never be..
I stepped aboard, went below,took in what was there and what wasnt.... Called the owner from agents phone, agreed on terms... Then began a love story that hopefully continues for many years.. Although border restrictions have made it impossible for her to be treated as she should be so far, absence makes the heart grow fonder and plans bigger!...
That day I went in apprehensive search of a Farr(ish) and returned with a Legit Davidson..
Today i came to SA to read,learn,see interesting things and find this thread...
I never got to meet Laurie Davidson the Gentleman himself, but thanks to Mr Dibley i stare in wonder at the Drawings Laurie did that lead to the creation of my found treasure and others similar to her.
Framed in pencil at home for my wonder and moored at a distant marina for my future enjoyment, my own little windows into the mind and legacy of a legend.
My condolences and thoughts are with his family and closest friends.
RIP LAURIE DAVIDSON GBNF.
Chris in Santa Cruz CA
Super Anarchist
Nice story. Great way to start my day! Fires me up to get back to my boat project for next year.
TUBBY
Anarchist
Did a lot of racing against her, back in the day when I wore white Line 7s that half her crew have in the picture.
You have rescued one of the greats.
Congratulations & thank you!
You have rescued one of the greats.
Congratulations & thank you!
Maxx Baqustae
Super Anarchist
Davidson 29 "Kodiak" in Howe Sound out of WVYC.
Maxx Baqustae
Super Anarchist
One more:
12 metre
Super Anarchist
Awesome design - one of my favourites. Complete light air monster with 6'+ headroom IIRC and huge very cruisable interior.
Still wish I had been able to close the deal on the sistership back in late 2008. Unfortunately the volatility of the CAD/USD exchange rate at the time ended up with her being bought by an American by the time the dust had settled in early 2009.
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Recidivist
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You have Singapore Girl? You are my new hero!
Congratulations, and we look forward to seeing pics of her sailing again soon. One of Laurie's sweetest designs IMHO.
