New Classics
TC 51
Hooked on a Hoek Alexa is the 35th yacht in the Truly Classic range from Dutch Spirit of Tradition designer Andre Hoek. She was built by Metur Yacht in Turkey in cold-moulded wood, and is the seventh ‘TC 51’ – the 51-footer (15.5m) in the range. The 51s are blue-water yachts with several circumnavigations to prove it. This is a sturdy, capacious yacht and combines a classic 1930s look with a refreshing lack of complexity – so less to break down while far from home. Accommodation comprises two aft guest cabins and a day heads; an open-plan saloon and an en-suite cabin. The rig is a modestly canvased bermudan cutter with furling headsails sheeted to electric winches on an aluminium mast. The 80hp engine will allow powering into head seas, and the boat can be sailed by two. The TC 51 is semi-bespoke, with various keel options. Cost: €650,000-€900,000 (£560,000-£775,000) ex VAT. Contact the Hoek office on Tel: +31 299 372853 or go to www.hoekdesign.com 34
CLASSIC BOAT SEPTEMBER 2013
C/o Hoek