# Laurent Giles Lymington L Class

**£1,500** · CI Boat Sales · Jersey, Channel Islands

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## Specification

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price | £1,500 |
| Colour | White |
| Condition | used |
| Type | boat |



## Description

The Lymington L-Class is a classic 23-foot wooden sailing yacht designed in 1933 by legendary naval architect Jack Laurent Giles. Intended as an affordable day-sailer and weekend cruiser, it established a local one-design racing fleet in the Solent and became historically significant as the direct precursor to Giles' world-famous Vertue class. Key Design & Performance Characteristics * Seaworthiness: Known for handling admirably in light winds while remaining dry, predictable, and well-mannered in chopped waters around the Western Solent. * Layout: Features a large, comfortable cockpit for day sailing, with an open-plan cabin housing two berths, a compact galley, and space for gear in the forepeak. * Evolutions: In 1955, Laurent Giles introduced the "Revised L," which added 5 inches to the overall length, a doghouse to improve cabin headroom, and larger portholes. Specification | Standard L-Class (1933) Length Overall (LOA) | 23 ft 3 in (7.1 m) | Length Waterline (LWL) | 19 ft 5 in (5.9 m) Beam | 6 ft 10 in (2.1 m) Draft | 3 ft 8 in to 4 ft 0 in Sail Area | ~275–280 sq ft (Sloop rig) Construction | Oregon/pitch pine planking on oak & rock elm frames

## Seller

CI Boat Sales — https://rides.je/dealers/ci-boat-sales

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