DON AITKEN

A large hatch overhead provides additional ventilation . The interior photos illustrate the finest craftsmanship in every detail... Free Spirit defies description. She is a center-cockpit, double ended, modified-full keel, cutter-rigged cruising sloop. Reviewed in Sailing by designer Robert H. Perry, she was classed as "a superlative yacht, one of the more outstanding yachts I have ever been asked to review." Designed by Robert Finch of California as a performance oriented cruising yacht, she was built by Robinson Yachts using "incredible detail work exhibiting the finest degree of craftsmanship I have ever seen."... Her hull is three layers of 3/8" cold molded mahogany, each bronze nailed and glued. The first two layers are diagonal to each other while the third layer runs fore and aft. Protective layers of fiberglass cloth bonded with epoxy resin complete the outer structure. This boat was built over three years, not assembled in 2 weeks.

Also known as: Don

Primary location: San Diego United States