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Alan Buchanan (1922–2015) was an English naval architect and sailor. He designed over 2400 vessels, including yachts that won Admiral's Cup, Cowes Week, and the Fastnet Race. [1] [2] Buchanan started his career as a draftsman and aircraft engineer at the De Havilland Aircraft Company. [3]
Feb 6, 2015 · Alan Buchanan, the celebrated naval archictect credited with designing the first glassfibre yacht in Europe, died peacefully in Jersey on Monday 26 January. Having trained as an aircraft...
Alan Buchanan was a British naval architect and sailor; and was credited with designing the first glassfibre yacht in Europe. Having trained as an aircraft engineer, he started work as a draughtsman at De Havilland aircraft factory before setting up as a boat designer, working from his home in Enfield.
I built up this list of boats designed by Alan Buchanan from scratch during June 2017 and so anticipate there being errors and ommissions. As such, corrections and additions are most welcome along with any more specific information (including photographs) on any of the individual boats.
The Museum holds an archive of yacht plans by the leading designer Alan Buchanan, which are in the process of being catalogued.
Feb 18, 2015 · Alan Harold Buchanan, a qualified naval architect and aeronautical engineer who worked as a draftsman on bombers and flying boats during the war, moved with his family to the Island in...
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"In producing this design," wrote designer Alan Buchanan in Yachting World, March 1957, "I have not attempted to do anything startling or revolutionary, but have tried to produce a good, straightforward boat with good performance and accommodation which represents good value for money."
