Classic Boat

Guide Me Design of a Looe lugger

This month’s exceptional vessel was not built as a yacht, but in light of her past two decades of use and in tribute to her sisters that have infuriated many a racing yacht, Guide Me is a worthy example and excellent subject matter for this series in representing the formidable, near mystical… lugger.

has long been admired for her exquisite hull form. Well proportioned and elegant

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