Classic Boat

TRAVIS MCGEE Bates Star Craft

he Bates Star Craft range is one of Britain’s most popular wooden motor-cruiser designs, built on the non-tidal Thames at Chertsey. The 33-footer was a popular mid-range size, of which about (originally ) was launched in 1960 and is the 23rd built at that size, the largest of the classic Star Craft capable of passing under Osney bridge in Oxford. This aft-cabin version o. ers accommodation for up to six in a light and spacious interior with the distinct 1960s styling that makes the Star Craft 33 so distinctive.

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Classic Boat

Classic Boat3 min read
Velocity Made Good
With a name that is the abbreviation of the words Velocity Made Good it isn’t a surprise that the Enkhuizen based shipyard VMG Yachtbuilders is moving ahead at a very steady pace. VMG Yachtbuilders in itself is a relatively new name in yachting circl
Classic Boat4 min read
Craftsmanship Yard News
Artisan Boatworks, well known for their beautifully-crafted daysailers like the Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 15 and 18, are well under way with their biggest project to date: the 39ft 6in (12m) bermudan yacht Wisp. Wisp has been designed by Maine spirit-o
Classic Boat8 min read
At Home In Sydney
“Definitely.” That was the answer Finn Irvine gave when asked if it was a bit crazy to buy an old wooden boat to charter, especially in Sydney’s hot climate. Nonetheless, a fruitful outcome is proving that sometimes crazy is the way to go. The boat i

Related