Margaret Rintoul II
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| Category | Placing |
|---|---|
Profile
This beautifully restored vintage yacht Margaret Rintoul II is equal record holder (along with Mark Twain) for the most number of Sydney to Hobarts completed in the race's 53 year history. Competed in three Admiral's Cups, including a Fastnet win, when first owned by Syd Fischer and called Ragamuffin. Under Richard Purcell's ownership, Margaret Rintoul II has achieved outstanding results in the Hobart race including a 2nd in division in the 1994 50th Anniversary Race and 1st in division in the '95 race.
Competitor Details
| Yacht Name | Margaret Rintoul II |
|---|---|
| Sail Number | 2170 |
| Owner | Richard Purcell |
| Skipper | Richard Purcell |
| Crew | G Purcell (5), Sven Runow (7), Col Betts, |
| State | NSW |
| Club | CYCA |
| Type | S&S 48 |
| LOA | 14.83 |
| Beam | 4.04 |
| Draft | 2.13 |
| Rig Type | Sloop |
| Year Launched | 1968 |
| Designer | Sparkman Stephens (USA) |
| Builder | Quilkey Brothers (NSW) |