The Yachts

Frantic

Frantic

 

One man itching to get to the start line is Mick Martin, whose three year search for a slick offshore TP52 has come to fruition, with the recent purchase of Strewth, previously owned by Geoff Hill.

Having looked at other TP52s in Australia, (Ragamuffin, Shogun and Shortwave) and being gazumped on V5 in New Zealand, the deal for the newly named LMR was too sweet.

“They are all great boats, but a mate pulled me into the Strewth deal. We observed it getting some bulkhead and reinforcing work done at Noakes and while it’s a bit heavier than the other TP52s, it means the boat will still be going when the weather gets foul,” Martin said.

The reason for the upgrade from his Sayer 40, LMR Solar/Frantic, was a purely personal one. “I felt the need for more adventure, downhill speed and a bigger workpit,” Martin said laughing. “Plus I don’t want to be on my deathbed saying I was going to buy one and never made the purchase!.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Frantic
Sail Number M111
Owner Michael Martin
Skipper Michael Martin
Crew B Leask, C Donaldson, D Hull, G Furness, G Waterson, J Adams, K Saladine, M Dean, M Davies, S Hunter, C Freeman, L Wilson, O Muyt, S Phillips
State NSW
Club LMYC
Type Tp52
Designer Donovan
Builder ML Boat Works
Construction Carbon Fibre
LOA 15.9
Beam 4.2
Draft 3.3