Classic Finns – Introduction
The classic Finn by Peter Vinton
Classic Finns – Masts
Mast Basics The basic maxim is that a heavy guy needs a stiff mast and a lighter guy a softer mast. However the combination of sideways and fore and aft…
Classic Finns – Hulls
Hulls Fairey Marine started producing Finns in about 1955 and produced over 100until production ceased in 1963/4. They were usually built of three diagonal layers of birch veneers and baked…
Classic Finns – Controls
Controls Sail and rig controls for classic Finns are no real problem. Since the 60s control lines have usually been sided and so banks of cleats on both side decks…
Classic Finns – Sails
Sails The matching of a sail's luff curve to the mast bend characteristics has always been a Finn art from the earliest days when Elvestrom realised its importance. This makes…
Classic Finns – Handicaps
Handicaps A classic or vintage Finn is never going to be competitive with a current era Finn. However a classic Finn well sorted is quite capable of being sailed into…