Design No. 50
Unnamed Design
Design 50 is a centre board yacht design from the Alfred Mylne archive. The design is documented by three drawings held in the archive. At least one yacht has been constructed to this design: Marietta, completed in 2009. Further details regarding the original design parameters, rig configuration, and construction history remain incomplete in the available records.
Original Drawings · 3 sheets
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Beautiful 20ft Day boat with gorgeous original renderings. Draft with Centreboard down is 4.2ft. Original sailplan is gaff sloop with short bowsprit. Alternative Gunter rig sailplan with no bowsprit. Note that Rudder increases ovarall length aft by 0.9ft, and original gaff boom overhangs stern by 4ft. Gunter Rig version 17.7ft LOD (see Design No 50.1)
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Historical Context
Alfred Mylne (1881–1963) was a Scottish naval architect of considerable repute, known for his work in cruising yacht and small ship design. His design archive, now maintained as a historical record, encompasses numerous centre board and keelboat designs developed over his professional career. Centre board yachts held particular significance in early-to-mid twentieth century British yacht design, offering practical advantages for coastal cruising and racing. The fact that Design 50 was realised in 2009—many decades after Mylne's death—suggests the design's enduring utility or that it was revived for construction purposes.