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PROFILE: SAILMAKER RICHARD HALLETT
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tially it’s a fast boat for its size. It’s very fast
down wind and easy to maintain. Speed of a
SE: What are plans for next year with the 40’ with the expense of a 30’.
Hallett 33? SE: What are your future plans for Hallett
RH: Sell the boat! I have plans to build Canvas & Sail?
another Hallett 33 hull #2 (anyone inter- RH: To continue what we are doing. The
ested?) GMORA (Gulf of Maine Ocean Racing Asso-
SE: What do you like about the Hallett ciation) race group has lots of Hallett Sails
33? and Scott Smithwick won the 2009 PHRF NE’s
RH I like the Hallett 33 because essen- with Hallett sails.
SE: Imagine a perfect sailing day. What
type of boat would you have?
RH: Oh, it would be something in the 60
footer range. I’ve sailed Maxi boats, Ted
Hood’s 53 and other than that not much more
that size.
SE: So, That’s a good dream?
RH: Sure!
SE: Do you like cruising at all?
The Hallett 33 FAMILY WAGON under sail.
RH: Not really, I get bored easy.
at the Owls Head Transportation Museum,
SE: What boats are you favorites to sail? the Hallett 33? learn more about the Hallett 33 by clicking
home to an operating collection of antique
RH: Fast boats…once you’ve sailed a
aircraft, automobiles, motorcycles and
RH: I thought it would be fast. It was the
www.hallettcanvasandsails.com/hallett33
more. Our special events include vintage car
modern sailing boat. Going back is hard! next step up from the 27. SE: Do you think its (Hallett 33) fast?
rallies, antique airplane shows, free Model T
SE: How did you come about building FOR YOUR INFORMATION: You can RH: Yes, I’ve just had issues. When your
rides and children’s activities!
heads in the game, yes, you win races! It may
not have the most favorable rating at 63.
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RH: When they don’t say anything!
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SE: Who are your sailing heroes?
RH: Ted Hood, Dennis Conner (Mr.
America’s Cup) and I’ve got to say the old
man – Merle Hallett.
SE: Why do you think you still enjoy
sailing?
RH: It’s the competition
SE: When you have a rare day off, what
is your favorite way to relax?
RH: Go sailing!
SE: What do you like to do when you are
not sailing?
RH: Watch football games and do the
house stuff that has been neglected through
the busy months.
SE: What are your dreams for the future?
RH: To just survive! It’s a very tough
economy. Did you know that there used to be
325 boats in Key West (January) with over
100 in PHRF in 2001? As of yesterday, there
3 P C J O I P P E
were just 14 signed up for Key West PHRF.
There are still a few more days until the
December deadline.
SE: Is there anything else you would like
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SE: Thank you Richard and congratula-
tions on your GMORA Family Award –
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