| Launched | 1974 |
| Owner | Victor Astakhov |
| Purchased | 2008 |
| Contact | avictor@inbox.lv |
| Configuration | Short rig with mark 1 keel and rudder, English deck moulding |
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| Berthed | Riga, Latvia |
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| Builder | Aquafibre, UK |
| Hull Number | 364110 |
| Fit Out | Unknown, was stripped bare internally when purchased by Victor in 2008 |
| Previous Owners | Bill Parry, Bristol, UK |
| Previous Names | Originally named “Black and Blue”, then “Maningi Mali”, then “Matra” |
The Yacht’s Story
Pinta is currently listed for sale here https://au.yachtworld.com/yacht/1974-sparkman-$-stephens-34-6552958/
Victor purchased the yacht “Matra” as a bare shell and deck from the UK in 2008 and has undertaken a total refit. He says that the yacht was totally bare inside upon purchase (see photos), so he really started from scratch, including fabricating a new deck, coach house and interior from timber. Victor is keen to hear from other owners (email above) and will welcome any ideas/comments and correspondence.
Photos
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- Looking up at the stern during her refit 2009
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- interior refit 2009
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- New timber coach roof and deck
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- Building the cockpit
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- New coach roof looking aft
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- Summer 2013
