1999 Anglo Marine Services Gull Spirit, EUR 6 000

Anglo Marine Services introduced the Gull Spirit, a GRP model that cloned the core design but incorporated a double-chine hull and an interior layout inspired by the Wanderer dinghy, enhancing comfort for cruising with features like a watertight aft locker and forward storage area.
The Gull is a compact, stable sailing dinghy designed by British naval architect Ian Proctor in 1956, measuring 3.35 meters (11 feet) in length with a beam of 1.44 meters (4 feet 9 inches), renowned for its exceptional seaworthiness in choppy conditions despite its small size, with optional rowing or outboard motor capabilities. Over nearly seven decades, the Gull has evolved through multiple iterations, with production shifting to fiberglass-reinforced plastic (GRP) for durability and ease of manufacture Nearly 3,000 units have been built according to the manufacturer, supported by an active UK-based class association that organizes racing events, where the dinghy competes under a Portsmouth Yardstick handicap of 1363.Versatile for family cruising, handicap racing, or solo adventures, the Gull's lightweight design (88 kg hull weight for GRP version) facilitates easy trailering and launching, with a sail area of 6.78 square meters (main and genoa for GRP version) and an optional 5.57-square-meter symmetric spinnaker for enhanced performance in light winds.[1][2] Its high freeboard and responsive handling make it forgiving for beginners yet challenging for skilled sailors, contributing to its enduring popularity in British waters and beyond. This unit has a new jib and a combi trailer from Mersea.