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Robert Tucker |
| Robert Tucker, who died in
1998, was a prolific
designer during the 1950/60/70s of all types of craft between 12'-75' in
many different materials, but was most famous for "pocket cruisers" in the 16 - 25 foot range
in plywood and grp, many intended for home construction or completion. His
designs were built in huge numbers and as well as the Matilda 16 &
20, include such well known models as the Silhouette, Caprice,
Debutante, Gallant, Newbridge Navigator, Tucker 24, Corribee (and
Coromandel derivative), Ballerina and Princess, many other
production series,
one off designs of all sizes and also motor boats such as the Lochin
and Moonraker.
The Matilda was designed after a request from a
leading Australian lawyer, and, of course, the
"Matilda" name does give it an Australian flavour! The Matilda
Association in Victoria, Australia (now long wound up) believe the
design was especially suited to conditions in Victorian Port Phillip Bay and
surrounding coastal waters, where it can change from flat to a 30' swell
in a few miles or blow from the North one hour and swing to the West or
South and triple in wind speed in a matter of two hours - the Matilda 20 certainly has a reputation for being a
capable boat when the going gets tougher. Tucker Designs and their detailed
website can be found at: |
Last updated 26 February, 2007 - © Matilda Owners Association.