erbster wrote:Hi Jeen,
There is a cape cutter for sale in Cornwall. It’s a late South African model. I’ve met the owner and I think it’s in very good shape. Have a look on apolloduck:
https://apolloduck.net/646605 I can put you in contact with the owner if you’re interested
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The differences between the SA and UK boats are mostly superficial. All of the hulls have come from the same mould. The woodwork is lighter on the SA boats - for example the strakes are thinner and more rounded, but the woodwork finish on the UK boats is perhaps slightly better. The three main differences are:
1. The SA road trailer is not UK road legal. Many owners of SA boats have upgraded their trailer or bought a new UK made one (depends on how far/often the boat is to be trailed)
2. The SA masts are much lighter, because they are hollow. This is a great boon when raising the mast but has the disadvantage that they are prone to rot around the hounds (especially if the boat is left mast-up in the wet UK climate, as water gathers between the fitting and the mast).
3. The fittings (eg jammers) are of variable type/quality and would need checking and in some cases replacing.
I hope this helps