The Shipmate Senior, designed by the late Bill Beavis and primarily produced during the 1970s and 1980s, stands as a definitive example of the British "pocket cruiser" philosophy. Built largely by Shipmate Boats in the United Kingdom, this 16-foot (4.83m) micro-yacht was engineered to bridge the gap between a high-performance dinghy and a coastal cruiser. Its design reflects the specific demands of the UK’s East Coast and the Norfolk Broads—areas requiring a shallow draft for tidal navigation but enough displacement to handle choppy estuaries. Constructed of heavy-duty Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) often accented with substantial teak or mahogany brightwork, the Senior achieved a loyal following among sailors who prioritized traditional aesthetics and trailerability over modern planing speeds.
Shipmate Senior Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Shipmate
- Model
- Senior
- Builder
- Smallcraft of Blockley
- Designer
- Norman Howard
- Number Built
- 100
- Production Year(s)
- 1970 - 1981
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