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Sonny Design 94

Sonny is a design very similar in style to a long progression of earlier designs including Dorade (design #7), Stormy Weather (design #27), Edlu I (design#35) and Avanti (design #85). She is a beautiful example of a Sparkman & Stephens design.

The boat has been restored a couple of times. The first major restoration was by Cantiere Navale Dell'Argentario of Italy in 2002. Here's a great shot of Sonny arriving at Argentario.


And the ballast keel coming off.


The boat was eventually purchased by an American yachtsman, brought to New England where she underwent another major restoration. She is now in mint condition and makes her home at the International Yacht Restoration School docks.

Here's an article from Yachting Magazine from 1935. Double click for bigger view.


And the plans.


You can see some sailing shots in a previous post by clicking here.