The Sadler / Starlight Story

The Starlight Years (continued)
Both Starlights had the now famous wing keel, designed by Stephen Jones, whose experience in Six Metres and modern racing yachts aquitted him very well for optimising the design of the Starlight. The seakeeping capability and qualities of the Starlight are now legendary. Speak to any owner and they will extol the virtues of the boat, above all others on the market - no better ambassador than the owner! The exceptional qualities of these yachts can be summarised as: Superb windward performance Exceptional stiffness (high ballast ratio and lead keel hung very low on GRP keel stub) Very good directional stability downwind in waves (good news for autopilot and less likelihood of a broach) High passage speeds achievable in comfort and at minimum heel angles Accommodation is traditional and seamanlike, blended with modern style and quality construction. The yachts are extremely tough and have withstood the rigours of ocean sailing in demanding conditions. Our experience is that most Starlights on the market, at five to eight years of age, receive exemplary reports from surveyors. The interior moulding provides generous positive buoyancy and there are several other advantages. Substantial insulation provides for an almost condensation-free boat. Bedding and clothes can be stowed beneath the bunks with confidence. In addition to this, there is acoustic insulation which results in a quiet boat down below, when sailing at night and there are none of the "creaks and squeaks" which are commonplace in many other production yachts. Spars, deck equipment and gear are all carefully selected and positioned to give effective sail control from the shelter of the cockpit. Deck plan has been most carefully configured, to minimise friction and to make sail handling a pleasure for the short-handed yachtsman. A good example is the speed at which a reef can be taken in when single handed, being less than a minute, from beginning to end! THE START OF MIKE LUCAS YACHTING During 1993/4, Rival Bowman acquired the assets of Sadler/Starlight and moved the business down to their premises in Southampton. At this stage, Mike Lucas left Sadler/Starlight and established a specialised brokerage to deal exclusively with these two brands of yacht. After five years experience in selling secondhand Sadlers and Starlights, we now have a profound knowledge of the boats and find we are handling more than half of the total number for sale from all other sources. Mike Lucas Yachting has also established a spares and repairs operation in the West Country. A large range of customised equipment is now available for the whole range of Sadler and Starlight yachts including spars, sails, covers, upholstery, teak equipment and styling stripes. Call, fax, or email Mike Lucas Yachting for their latest brochure and price list - or click on the equipment button. MLY CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICE Technical knowledge of the range of Sadlers and Starlights is now almost exclusively held by Mike Lucas Yachting. We have build and specification detail for Sadlers built over the ten year period 1979 to 1989, a profound knowledge of every Starlight built from 1989 to 1994 and a good awareness of the latest boats now available on the market. If buying a boat, you are well advised to consult Mike Lucas Yachting as regards what is currently available on the market. A comprehensive service is also available to give assistance in procuring a boat bought privately, or even through another broker. If selling a Sadler or Starlight, there is no doubt that Mike Lucas Yachting will understand your craft and project it to the market to good effect. The right selling price can generally be judged to within 5% at the outset, for boats built 1986 and later. With earlier build boats, price tends to be more dependent upon inventory and condition, but a reasonable judgement can generally be made. Previous Page

The Starlight Years (continued)

Both Starlights had the now famous wing keel, designed by Stephen Jones, whose experience in Six Metres and modern racing yachts aquitted him very well for optimising the design of the Starlight.

The seakeeping capability and qualities of the Starlight are now legendary. Speak to any owner and they will extol the virtues of the boat, above all others on the market - no better ambassador than the owner! The exceptional qualities of these yachts can be summarised as:

Superb windward performance
Exceptional stiffness (high ballast ratio and lead keel hung very low on GRP keel stub)
Very good directional stability downwind in waves (good news for autopilot and less likelihood of a broach)
High passage speeds achievable in comfort and at minimum heel angles

Accommodation is traditional and seamanlike, blended with modern style and quality construction. The yachts are extremely tough and have withstood the rigours of ocean sailing in demanding conditions. Our experience is that most Starlights on the market, at five to eight years of age, receive exemplary reports from surveyors.

The interior moulding provides generous positive buoyancy and there are several other advantages. Substantial insulation provides for an almost condensation-free boat. Bedding and clothes can be stowed beneath the bunks with confidence. In addition to this, there is acoustic insulation which results in a quiet boat down below, when sailing at night and there are none of the "creaks and squeaks" which are commonplace in many other production yachts.

Spars, deck equipment and gear are all carefully selected and positioned to give effective sail control from the shelter of the cockpit. Deck plan has been most carefully configured, to minimise friction and to make sail handling a pleasure for the short-handed yachtsman. A good example is the speed at which a reef can be taken in when single handed, being less than a minute, from beginning to end!

THE START OF MIKE LUCAS YACHTING

During 1993/4, Rival Bowman acquired the assets of Sadler/Starlight and moved the business down to their premises in Southampton. At this stage, Mike Lucas left Sadler/Starlight and established a specialised brokerage to deal exclusively with these two brands of yacht. After five years experience in selling secondhand Sadlers and Starlights, we now have a profound knowledge of the boats and find we are handling more than half of the total number for sale from all other sources.

Mike Lucas Yachting has also established a spares and repairs operation in the West Country. A large range of customised equipment is now available for the whole range of Sadler and Starlight yachts including spars, sails, covers, upholstery, teak equipment and styling stripes. Call, fax, or email Mike Lucas Yachting for their latest brochure and price list - or click on the equipment button.

MLY CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICE

Technical knowledge of the range of Sadlers and Starlights is now almost exclusively held by Mike Lucas Yachting. We have build and specification detail for Sadlers built over the ten year period 1979 to 1989, a profound knowledge of every Starlight built from 1989 to 1994 and a good awareness of the latest boats now available on the market.

If buying a boat, you are well advised to consult Mike Lucas Yachting as regards what is currently available on the market. A comprehensive service is also available to give assistance in procuring a boat bought privately, or even through another broker.

If selling a Sadler or Starlight, there is no doubt that Mike Lucas Yachting will understand your craft and project it to the market to good effect. The right selling price can generally be judged to within 5% at the outset, for boats built 1986 and later. With earlier build boats, price tends to be more dependent upon inventory and condition, but a reasonable judgement can generally be made.