About the Mr Jones

Designed by Martin Jones (hence the name), the design was a progression on Patrick Pym and Martin Jones's successful Lucky Number design, flaring out to a maximum beam of approx. 6'3" combined with a fine entry, narrow transom and relatively flat rocker. Not wide by today's standards, but when you consider that the majority of the boats were about 5'6" wide with lots of rocker, you can realise the step forward that was happening. The design had a reputation for being difficult to sail, with the helm regularly being washed out the back on a fast plane by the stern wave! In truth the design wasn't as difficult as its reputation and was before its time. At the 1968 Burton Hugh Welbourn and Martin Challis sailing Mr Jones (N2399) swept all before them in winning every race bar one ( There used to be a photo of Hugh & Martin collecting their goodies in a wheel barrow at the Falmouth prize giving.)

Designer: Martin Jones

Builders: No Current