The Yachts

Prion

Prion

 

Originally designed by David Lyons to the Mount Gay 30 box rule, this light displacement boat has the ability to chase down larger yachts in the right conditions but the crew is not expecting a dry ride to Hobart. Prion, which previously raced as Lyoness, was fitted with a new keel prior to last year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart and with considerably more miles under the keel this year, the crew will be pushing the boat hard. Good results last year in the Scotchman’s Hill series at Geelong’s Skandia Week and the Association Cup.
 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Prion
Sail Number R63
Owner Michael Dolphin
Skipper Michael Dolphin (4)
Crew P Davies (2), A Doolan, G Agnew (4), A Robinson, P Grundy, T Johnson
State VIC
Club RYCV
Type Mod. Mount Gay 30
Designer David Lyons
Builder BAC Yachts
Construction Foam/Fibreglass
LOA 9.59
Beam 3.25
Draft 2.47