H31-23-Double Century

Double Century

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)

London Monte-Carlo Race 1973


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