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The Trumpy motor yacht EAGLE is a classic symbol of American luxury yachting. Built in 1960, she exemplifies the opulence and elegance associated with Trumpy yachts. Enquire with Fraser to find out more about this yacht for sale: https://www.fraseryachts.com/en/yacht-for-sale/eagle/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral Built/Refit: 1960 / 2016 Builder: Trumpy Yachts Length: 20.73m (68'00") Beam: 4.72m (15'06") Draft: 1.4m (4'07") Gross Tonnage: 58 GT Hull: Wood Engines: 2 x Caterpillar (550 hp) Cruising/Max speed: 16/22 Knots Exterior Designer: John Trumpy Interior Designer: John Trumpy Staterooms: 2 Guests: 4 Crew: 2
How to Sail an Ideal 18 — Ideally The Ideal 18 is a simple boat. Do the basics well and it feels incredible. Ignore them and it won’t yell at you… it’ll just go slower. This video is a fun look at how to make an Ideal 18 feel smooth, balanced, and suspiciously quick—without adding more strings, gadgets, or emotional baggage. Flat is fast. Restraint is a skill. Tiny adjustments matter more than big ones. If you sail Ideal 18s (or race boats that reward fundamentals), this one’s for you.