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Anyone know anything about Allied 42's? I saw one for sale the other day and she was quite the looker. Appeared to be an old CCA, Bill Trip or S&S-type centerboard design. If they're built as well as Allied's other boats then I'm surprised that one doesn't hear more about these boats.
Yes, I know a little about them. I own a 1971 Allied XL-2.
The reason you don't hear more about these boats is they are quite rare. They were produced from 1968 until 1982. Only 28 XL-2's were ever built. They were designed by Sparkman and Stephens to meet the CCA rating. They were built in Sloop and Yawl Configurations.
They have a relatively tall rig as they were originally a racing design. They have the beautiful classic overhangs of associated with the CCA designs. The cabin has 6'+ full head room and depending on the arrangement they sleep up to 7. They sail beautifully as you would expect from an S&S design from that era. They were very solidly (heavily) built as many boats were in the early days of fiberglass.
If you like the classic styling of long overhangs and sweeping sheerlines these boats are well worth a look if you can find one for sale.
Rick,
I saw another one of your posts about Dauphine on Gary's Allied Website. You mentioned that your xl-42 was hull number was 21. Was she built in 1976? If so, that was my dads old 42. Her hull# is ABCXL0210876. He had her built in 1976. I have pictures of her being built at Allied. Email me when you see this. Jon.wisch@gmail.com
Dauphine was finished in 1981 right around the time the company closed, The hull number is unique and clearly it was finished in 81, but some vague numbering where the hull number should be makes me think she may have been the last Allied built. I do know she was special ordered and delivered to Florida so she was either fully paid for or at least was in the receivables when Allied got its last cash transfusion before bankruptcy. The craftmanship suggest a high level of pride as well, the hands that built it were hands that cared and a dedication to...excellence. I drove to Clear Lake and fell in love with her at 3am in the morning, by the time Little yacht Sales opened up and I met Paul I was all jacked up on sailboat love I resolved to seal the deal immediately. Paul told me the owner would get back with me in a day or two in regards to my offer and I politely told Paul the seller had a mere two hours to get back with me.....by lunch she was technically mine. I took a long nap on her portside berth. A huge moment Im sure MANY of us can share.
Dauphine was finished in 1981 right around the time the company closed, The hull number is unique and clearly it was finished in 81, but some vague numbering where the hull number should be makes me think she may have been the last Allied built. I do know she was special ordered and delivered to Florida so she was either fully paid for or at least was in the receivables when Allied got its last cash transfusion before bankruptcy. The craftmanship suggest a high level of pride as well, the hands that built it were hands that cared and a dedication to...excellence. I drove to Clear Lake and fell in love with her at 3am in the morning, by the time Little yacht Sales opened up and I met Paul I was all jacked up on sailboat love I resolved to seal the deal immediately. Paul told me the owner would get back with me in a day or two in regards to my offer and I politely told Paul the seller had a mere two hours to get back with me.....by lunch she was technically mine. I took a long nap on her portside berth. A huge moment Im sure MANY of us can share.
I see she’s currently for sale (Little Yacht Sales). If you’re the seller - reach out, I’d like to discuss. I recently sold my Cape Dory 30 and am interested in a live aboard sailboat. Forrest 713 398-5691 (text)
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