Made in Detroit-The first production fiberglass sailboat turns 60

The Crescent Class Sloop celebrates its 60th birthday this year. The class is the oldest and longest running fiberglass One-design class in the world. The boat is also the first production fiberglass sailboat. Designed by Dearborn resident Dick Hill approx. 27 hulls were built over a 20 year ish period. The molds are still here in Detroit, they are located at 95 St. Jean.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crescent_Sailboat


http://goatyard.com/crescent-sloop-class

Have had the pleasure to sail out of the Crescent Sail Club many a time. As our good friend once said, though,"Sometime the destination is the boat."

All the best to the club in the future.

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Originally Posted by ronaldj

Have had the pleasure to sail out of the Crescent Sail Club many a time. As our good friend once said, though,"Sometime the destination is the boat."

All the best to the club in the future.

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Crescent Sail Yacht Club and the Crescent Class Sloop are to different entities. CSYC dates back to 1937 and yes its a great location. The boat itself has no relation to the club except sharing the same name.