The Prelude is a small sailing yacht, designed by Ian Proctor and built by Ridgeway Marine initially and later by Pegasus.

Dimensions

Keels

The prelude is available in three different

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configurations:

Fin Keel

The fin keel version has a draft of

Bilge Keel

Also known as twin keel this version is easily trailerable, can be dried out and has a draft of

Drop Keel

Also known as a swing or lifting keel, this version has a draft of when the keel is down or {{convert, 0.61, m, ftin, abbr=on when the keel is up.

Rigging

The Prelude has a Bermuda rig can cab be supplied as either a Standard ( Fractional) or Masthead rig

Accommodation

The cabin is generous for the size of the boat; comprising 4 full sized berths (minimum 1.86m or 6'1"), space for a chemical toilet and a small

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area with a sink, food store and space for a 2 burner hob.

The Prelude Owner Association

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Prelude Owners Association
is an active owners association which provides; Information on the class, a list of members boats' and there sailing areas, a gallery of photos and a forum of members who provide advice relating to the sailing and maintaining of Preludes.

External links

The Original Prelude Brochure

References

Boats designed by Ian Proctor