Restoring a Classic
A true classic gets one more new life and hits the water once again, preserving an important part of one family’s history.
A true classic gets one more new life and hits the water once again, preserving an important part of one family’s history.
The present-day S&S design team went to work updating the 1935 plumb-bow racer Babe to contemporary styling and standards. The result was sensational—a yacht that married Stephens’ timeless vision with state-of-the-art gear and technology.
Inspired by a 30-foot wooden ocean racer built in 1935 called Babe, the redesigned S&S 30 boasts classic, traditional lines and was conceived for weekend cruising, club racing, and pleasant daysails. The late Olin J. Stephens II claimed that Babe was one of his favorite all-time projects, and we can certainly see why. The Sparkman and Stephens 30 is part of Cruising World‘s 2013 New Boat Showcase. [For full specs click here](http://www.cruisingworld.com/sp
A cruising legend is born from a confluence of talents. From “Classic Plastic” in our March 2008 issue
Modeled after the classic racer Stormy Weather, this custom sloop sports the stunning good looks of its predecessor. “Shipyard News” from our August 31, 2007, CW Reckonings
A true classic gets one more new life and hits the water once again, preserving an important part of one family’s history.
The present-day S&S design team went to work updating the 1935 plumb-bow racer Babe to contemporary styling and standards. The result was sensational—a yacht that married Stephens’ timeless vision with state-of-the-art gear and technology.
Inspired by a 30-foot wooden ocean racer built in 1935 called Babe, the redesigned S&S 30 boasts classic, traditional lines and was conceived for weekend cruising, club racing, and pleasant daysails. The late Olin J. Stephens II claimed that Babe was one of his favorite all-time projects, and we can certainly see why. The Sparkman and Stephens 30 is part of Cruising World‘s 2013 New Boat Showcase. [For full specs click here](http://www.cruisingworld.com/sp
A cruising legend is born from a confluence of talents. From “Classic Plastic” in our March 2008 issue
Modeled after the classic racer Stormy Weather, this custom sloop sports the stunning good looks of its predecessor. “Shipyard News” from our August 31, 2007, CW Reckonings
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