Shona of Ashton
Shona of Ashton is a 20-foot yacht built in 2000 to A. Mylne & Co. Design 324, originally conceived in 1928. Constructed in cedar strip and epoxy by RFH Pierce & Associates in the UK, she is powered by a Yanmar 8HP diesel engine. With a beam of 7 feet and draft of 4.6 feet, and a sail area of 418 square feet, the design represents Mylne's approach to small craft during the inter-war period.
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Registry & Identity
Design Archive
MiscDesign No. 324
Unnamed Design
Designed 1928
Sister Yachts
11 other vessels built to the same design.
Historical Context
Design 324 originated in 1928, during a productive period for A. Mylne & Co. This era saw the office produce numerous small cruising designs suitable for amateur builders and professional yards alike. The decision to build Shona of Ashton to this seventy-year-old design in 2000 reflects both the enduring appeal of inter-war proportions and the feasibility of constructing traditional designs using modern materials and methods. Cedar strip and epoxy construction offers advantages over traditional carvel or clinker planking whilst maintaining the design's essential character. The commissioning of this yacht demonstrates sustained interest in Mylne designs among builders and owners in the United Kingdom.