he is a very well regarded mainstream British designer; not as sucessful in offshore racing as Kim Holman (Holman&Pye) but still very well thought of.
Alan Buchanan is not as famous as he might be, probably because he is the last designer from the "classic" era of the 1950's and early 60's who is still alive and still working! The ECOD is a well known class in Britain and they are usually well kept up by long term owners.
There was a long article about him in a recent "Classic Boat" and yes he still advertises in "Yachting World". I will get back to you with the address.
Sailing cruisers were a speciality of Buchanan's and the East Anglian design was no exception. It exceeded the remit set by the committee of East Coast yachtsmen in that it performed well in a heavy seaway, was a comfortable cruising boat and had a good turn of speed which was sufficient enough for them to do well in races.
ALAN BUCHANAN
La Ville Au Bas
St.Lawrence
Jersey
Channel Islands, UK
Tel: 001144 15348 65536, Fax: 001144 15348 64698
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