Rossiter Yachts Ltd

Specifications	Review
SHALLOW DRAFT	EXCELLENT CRAFTSMANSHIP
HEAVY DISPLACEMENT	ATTENTION TO DETAIL
LONG KEEL	WIDE DECKS-COMFORTABLE INTERIOR

Pintail was designed in 1962. The first Pintail was built for Cecil Lister and was fitted with one of their air-cooled engines. The second was her designer Hugh Rossiter's 'Pintail of Avon' -still in the family now. GRP Pintails were started in 1970 and over 30 built. No epic voyages have been undertaken -perhaps Pintail does not attract those with a need to attempt the epic. Though some extensive cruises have been completed, largely without fuss or drama. The most notable probably Charles & Elizabeth Nodder's cruise around Britain with their new-born baby. Curlews, a 32 foot development of the concept, had replaced Pintails in Rossiter Yachts' production for a number of years. In 1995-6 it became apparent that Pintail was not only remembered with affection but that her characteristics are still appreciated. With surprisingly few modifications, Pintail n was created.

		Pintail makes no apology for being old-fashioned. The design has been proven over 35 years and the design concept reaches back through her predecessors: Heron and Shelduck. The modifications that are incorporated in Pintail n are relatively minor: the mast step has been raised to give headroom in the heads compartment; a gas locker has been worked into the aft deck; a fixed chart table is included. The cockpit structure is now largely GRP so that some of the annual maintenance is reduced. The amount of wood seen on Pintail n makes her a rarity amongst the boats currently produced. It is undoubtedly one of the main elements contributing to her unique character. The woodwork is executed with considerable craftsmanship and attention to detail and helps to make her a proper yacht.
If not already aware of them, you will come to appreciate the virtues of a heavy displacement boat. Pintail's powerful, seakindly hull with a long keel gives her great stability and a predictable, dependable performance. Her shoal draft and bilge keels make shallow and drying creeks and harbours accessible to you.
In the accommodation the accent is on providing comfort rather than on as many berths as possible. There is good standing headroom in the main cabin -there are two berths here and two in the forward cabin. The heads compartment is separate with doors that shut off the forward and main cabins. It is fitted with a sea toilet and sliding washbasin, a shower can also be arranged in this space. Opposite the WC compartment is a large hanging locker. The galley is to port, just inside the companionway and has a two-burner gas cooker and a double sink. The oilskin locker is opposite with the chart table above it.
	Throughout the boat there are as many lockers as possible, these provide a great deal of stowage space.