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  1. Q Class Yachts :: Home

    Welcome to the Q Class Website. The Universal Rule of Measurement, introduced in 1904 saw the birth of the Class Q. It was the first class to get started, followed by others such as the J, M and R classes. From 1904 until 1937, at least 16 of these boats were built. While originally intended for sailing in the USA and Canada, leading designers ...

  2. Revival of the Q Class, a mini J Class

    LWL 10.20m/33ft 7in. Beam 2.74m/9ft 0in. Draught 2.13m/7ft 0in. Displacement 10 tons. www.qclassyachts.com. At around 50ft the Q Class is still sufficiently large and powerful to have a good turn ...

  3. Universal Rule revival: meet the Q-Class Jour de Fete

    Photo by Emily Harris. The Q-Class was the first to use the Universal Rule, with Starling Burgess' new design of Orestes in 1904, 36ft (10.97m) overall and 25ft on the waterline, with a sail area of 770sq ft. The new rule was much needed, promoting displacement and penalising sail area. At a stroke it moderated the dangerous extremes in shape ...

  4. Q Class Yachts :: Follow the Class

    The Universal Rule saw the birth of Class Q. It was the first class to get started, followed by others such as the J, M and R classes. From 1904 until 1937, at least 16 of these boats were built. While originally intended for sailing in the USA and Canada, leading designers worldwide (Charles E. Nicholson, Tore Holm, and Johan Anker) were ...

  5. Q-ship

    British First World War Q-ship HMS Tamarisk. Q-ships, also known as Q-boats, decoy vessels, special service ships, or mystery ships, were heavily armed merchant ships with concealed weaponry, designed to lure submarines into making surface attacks. This gave Q-ships the chance to open fire and sink them. They were used by the British Royal Navy and the German Kaiserliche Marine during the ...

  6. Q Class Yachts :: Designs

    Click on the sail plan button for a gallery of expandable drawings showing what a new construction Q-boat will probably be like. Along with encouraging restoration of vintage Q-boats, we want to start a new class of modern Q-boats. These boats will race level under the New Universal Rule for competition amongst themselves, and will race against ...

  7. The full story behind the Q Boat from The World Is Not Enough

    In 1999 two distinctive boats featured in the new James Bond film The World Is Not Enough. The basic premise was a failed assassination attempt at MI6 from the River Thames, and the gunning platform was a Sunseeker Superhawk 34. But arguably the coolest boat in that sequence was the Q Boat that 007 gave chase in.

  8. Q Yacht Charter Price (ex. Mondango 2)

    The 51.7m/169'7" 'Q' (ex. Mondango 2) sail yacht built by the New Zealander shipyard Alloy Yachts is available for charter for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. This multi-award winning yacht features interior styling by British designer Reymond Langton Design. A majestic sight at sea, Q effortlessly combines classic looks with superb modern amenities, boasting expansive sunbathing areas and ...

  9. Falcon Study by Spirit Yachts: New Q-Class Yacht Planned

    The 'Falcon Study'. Spirit's current project (named 'The Falcon Study') has been commissioned by the owner and founder of Q7 Yacht Designs, Peter Silvester, who owns the original 1926, Herreshoff-built, Q-Class yacht Falcon (sail number Q7). Falcon was recently re-launched on the west coast of the USA following an extensive ...

  10. Discover the electric Q30

    Q30 batteries are easy to charge with 110V/20A or 220V/10A. They require minimal maintenance and you can drive 5 hours at 9 knts. Additional refrigerator/freezer. €1,350. Extra battery 10 kWh. Price upon request. 3-phase charging. €4,950. Solar panels on hard T-top.

  11. Luxury Sailing Yacht for Charter Q

    Q was built for extensive blue-water cruising, this multi-award-winning ketch-rigged sailing yacht presents an outstanding combination of performance excellence and sophistication. With unrivalled quality by the renowned Alloy Yachts and a sleek Dubois-designed exterior and interior, the custom-built Q was delivered in 2008 and underwent refits in 2014 and 2016.

  12. Q7 Yacht Designs, Q Class Sailboat

    Q7 Yacht Designs was formed to maintain, sail and race 'Falcon', an original 1926 Q Class Sloop designed by Burgess, Swasey & Paine. 'Falcon' was manufactured in Bristol, Rhode Island by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Co. and lovingly restored between 2007 and 2012 by the renowned boat builder John Anderson. 'Falcon' is the inspiration for the Q7 ...

  13. Q Yachts

    Silence is at the heart of the ideology of the Q Yachts. This concept is called Electric Silence. A journey becomes the destination as the quiet boat gives a personal opportunity to live in a moment. The silent driving experience makes it easy to sense the surrounding landscape and chat with fellow passengers in a normal voice.

  14. Yacht Hunters

    Inspiration & education for the aspiring sailor. The home of 'Captain Q, Yacht Hunter' & other sailing-related shows, we're focused on classic sailboats, sailing adventures, and how you can take ...

  15. The MOST POPULAR sailboat ever made!! Captain Q just bought ...

    Captain Q finally takes the plunge and buys himself a boat! No, this is not a P.B. (perfect boat) but it sure will make for a lot of fun.... and it's trailer...

  16. Duckworks

    Draft, keel up=1'8" - 0.508M. Draft, keel dn=3'8" - 1.117M. The Q—17 is a plywood sloop designed for the amateur builder. The construction is Taped Seam with FRP sheathing, which means that it is permanently tight and a strong, one piece structure. All parts are detailed so that they may be prefabricated. No lofting is required.

  17. An ocean-going classic sailboat for sale under $20,000 ...

    Captain Q visits an Allied Seabreeze 35 'on the hard' in Ipswich, Massachusetts and finds a classic beauty sailboat that's been lovingly cared for for decade...

  18. Q Boats, gotta be a favorite

    Tweet. #6. 03-28-2008, 03:45 PM. Re: Q Boats, gotta be a favorite. Two Q Boats- Nor'Easter and Questa- are at Flathead Lake in Montana, owned by Flathead Lake Lodge. There was an article in Woodenboat on them, perhaps 3 years ago. rbgarr. 43.50.918 N, 69.38.583 W. Join Date: Apr 1999.

  19. Q Class Yachts :: Construction

    Construction. For new construction Q Class boats built to the New Universal Rule of Measurement, we have worked out scantlings for modern wood construction. Construction in accord with these scantlings, when applied by each designer and builder to the needs of a particular boat, will provide light, strong, long-lasting construction, using ...

  20. The most boats ever will compete in the 100th Bayview Yacht Club ...

    The course. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Bayview Yacht Club says boats start leaving the Black River in Port Huron around 8 a.m. on race day and ...

  21. Q-Ships, the Weirdest Warships Ever, Are Back: See Iran's New Ship

    The concept of the Q-ship goes back to World War I. German's Navy used submarines, or u-boats, to interdict shipping between Europe and the rest of the world. The submarines would locate ...

  22. The flag of Elektrostal, Moscow Oblast, Russia which I bought there

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  23. Flag of Elektrostal, Moscow Oblast, Russia : r/vexillology

    601K subscribers in the vexillology community. A subreddit for those who enjoy learning about flags, their place in society past and present, and…

  24. Lyubertsy, Russia: All You Need to Know Before You Go (2024

    Lyubertsy Tourism: Tripadvisor has 1,975 reviews of Lyubertsy Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Lyubertsy resource.

  25. 40 Facts About Elektrostal

    40 Facts About Elektrostal. Elektrostal is a vibrant city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia. With a rich history, stunning architecture, and a thriving community, Elektrostal is a city that has much to offer. Whether you are a history buff, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about different cultures, Elektrostal is sure to ...