Design No. 370
Meraquita
Design 370 represents one of Alfred Mylne's prolific design schemes, with the original design bearing the name Meraquita. The design generated substantial interest among yacht builders and owners, resulting in a series of vessels constructed across several decades. Twenty-two yachts are recorded as built to this design between 1935 and 2023, demonstrating the enduring appeal of Mylne's work.
Original Drawings · 26 sheets
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Yachts in the Register · 22
Historical Context
The 1930s proved a particularly productive period for Design 370, with five vessels launched in 1935 alone. This concentration suggests the design met a specific market requirement during the inter-war years. A second wave of construction occurred in 1937 and 1938, with six vessels launched during these two years. The extended construction history of Design 370, spanning nearly nine decades from 1935 to 2023, underscores the durability of Mylne's design principles and the continuing demand for vessels of this type among successive generations of yacht owners.