Caravel

David Cheverton was one of Robert Tucker’s rivals in the small boat market, and this design was one of the most popular small wooden boats of the early and mid-1960s. Built of mahogany, she had a
compact, easily-handled rig, and four berths in a practical cruising interior. A Mk II version, launched in 1966, had a more powerful rig and improved specification.

LOA 7.47m (24ft 6in), LWL 5.79m (19ft), beam 2.44m (8ft), draught 1.15m (3ft 8in), displacement 1,227kg (2,700lb). Price guide: £2,500 to £7,000.