Design No. 496
Stealaway
Design 496 represents Alfred Mylne's work in auxiliary ketch design. The design was realised in the yacht Stealaway of Clyde, built in 1976. The archive holds 21 drawings for this design, documenting Mylne's approach to this vessel type. Details regarding the original brief, specific dimensions, and construction details remain incomplete in the current record.
Original Drawings · 21 sheets
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Yachts in the Register · 1
Historical Context
Alfred Mylne's design practice spanned several decades and encompassed numerous vessel types, from racing yachts to cruising designs and working boats. The auxiliary ketch configuration—combining fore-and-aft sailing rig with engine power—represented a practical solution for cruising vessels, offering flexibility in varied wind conditions and the ability to operate under power when necessary. The timing of Design 496's realisation in 1976 places it within the later phase of Mylne's career, a period when cruising yacht design remained an important part of his practice.