David Sadler (yacht designer) explained

David Sadler
Birth Date:13 February 1921
Birth Place:Tollesbury, Essex
Death Place:Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Nationality:British
Occupation:Yacht designer
Notable Works:Contessa 26, Contessa 32, Sadler 25, Sadler 29, Sadler 32

David Sadler (13 February 1921  - 5 March 2014) was a British yacht designer who was responsible for a number of classic production yachts during the period from 1960 to 1980. His designs include the Contessa 26, the Contessa 32, the Sadler 25, the Sadler 29 and the Sadler 32.[1] [2] The Contessa 32 is his most successful design, with over 750 built.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.mikelucasyachting.co.uk/sadler-starlight-boats/sadler-starlight-history.php History of the Sadler and Starlight Yachts
  2. Web site: Davies. Natalie. Obituary: Iconic yacht designer David Sadler. 11 March 2014 . Yachting and Boating World. 5 May 2015.