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Original Name: Double Century
1975?: Sherry Baby
1987: Double Century
Race No 200
Built: 1971 WPO: 5079 Hull No. 23 Reg no.
Boat History
Built originally for David Palengat, she competed in the 1972 London Monte-Carlo Race, finishing 6th overall. Gaining prizes for Best All-Rounder and First British Cruiser. Also noted as rescuing the crew of 'Spirit of Michaelhouse' when that boat sank in the Bay of Biscay during the race.
She appears in the film "Best of British" which is included on the club DVD.
2013: Under New management and undergoing refurbishment
Engine History
1971: Ford Mermaid 180HP
Engine Nos.
Port: 788199
Stbd: 788198
Owners
1972: D. Palengat
nnnn: G. Allen, Bexley
May 77: B. Manning, Mitcham
1987: N. Perry, Bristol
Oct 94: P. Pearce, Yarmouth
2004: R. Shipton, Poole
Jun 07: R. House & A. Knight, Hythe
Jan 13: R. Miller, Hamble
You can see 'Double Century' in action in the Ford film of the 1973 London Monte-Carlo race. You will also see Huntsman 28 '909' in the early part of the race (00:48) although not entered. The other Huntsman 31 'Spirit of Michaelhouse' which unfortunately was not to complete the race makes a cameo appearance at (14:10)
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