I was back at Brundall today to survey one of these rare Sports Cruisers. Around 30 were built. The Roger Clarke Marine versions like this one were possibly better put together. In their time they were equal in build quality to the Fairline or Princess. Financial
difficulties at RC marine led to Picton taking over the moulds.
Surveys comments: No major
faults normally, but like any sports cruiser open to abuse, driven too hard in wrong
conditions, etc, so look for cracks,
crazing in hull etc. Probably as seaworthy as any other of its time, although not as
sea kindly as current " Olesinski" technology.
Provide a lot of interior space, in slightly unusual layout. Rear cabin occupants may suffer from claustrophobia! Above average fuel capacity (170 gals) for size of boat.
