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The underwater hull of the Finesse shows a collection of parts that are important for things like stability, tracking and- last but not least- comfort. Much has been written about the long keel, bilge stubs and the deep bilge keels, whether or not in combination with a … Continue reading →

This short article describes a suggested modification for those of us who like to grab hold of the chains from the pushpit to the aft stanchion for a bit of security. We used them a lot, but wished that they … Continue reading →

Centre Plates & Winches on Finesse Craft. Finesse 21 Centre Plates: Early models of the Finesse 21 had a rectangular plate that sat in a slot within the keel assembly and a low box within the cabin. On later boats … Continue reading →

All tried and tested on a Finesse! From the inexpensive to the rather less inexpensive- gadgets to treat your boat (or for someone else to treat you!) Wallets at the ready… Thermometer and humidity meter Available unmounted from www.weather-station-products.co.uk, these … Continue reading →

Liberty, the F24 that sailed this year (2020) after 4 years of restoration, was deemed by marine insurance surveyors to be beyond economic repair following damage to her starboard frames and planking. The injuries were caused through a bilge keel … Continue reading →

It’s obvious that we use the rudder when we wish to change the direction of travel. However, the interplay between the centre of effort of the sails and the centre of lateral resistance of the hull give the boat a … Continue reading →

During the time Alan Platt was building his range of Finesse yachts, he had a set idea about how the cabins would be laid out. However, he often deviated for various owners. During the ‘early days’ one vessel at least … Continue reading →

There are 43 examples of the Finesse 24 on the Group boat list, and only 5 are listed as gaff cutters (with one more in the process of conversion). That’s just 14% of the total. Finesse 21s don’t fare much … Continue reading →

If you look for long enough, you can find space that isn’t used quite as much as it should. Space that isn’t pulling it’s weight. If you have separate bunks (as we do in our Finesse24) then the narrowing area between the … Continue reading →

I’d always thought of the Zuider Zee as being a large body of water in the north-east of Holland. It’s not, though- in fact, it hasn’t existed since 1932, the year that the Dutch finally completed the 20 mile barrier … Continue reading →