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Hard Won Lessons From the Irish Sea
We’re delighted to share that DALE Classic 37 owner Tim Steel has been featured in the latest issue of Motor Boat & Yachting, with a compelling article exploring the realities of rough water...
Classic 37 First time on the water and engine start
Proud moment for the team - first time on the water and engine start for the latest Classic 37-slipping her lines after fuel calibration yesterday and heading off onto the haven for initial tests...
Classic 37 Nears Completion Ahead of Sea Trials
The team are now in the closing stages of the current Classic 37 build, with only final detailing and her sea trials ahead, before handover to her owners in the next few weeks. Wheelhouse sole and...
Next Classic 37 Build Set to Commence
Work is about to commence on the next DALE Classic 37, with build scheduled to commence in mid-May. Director Mike Reynolds working alongside designer Ieuan Hale to finalise the details, ensuring the...
Classic 37 Highlighted in Rough-Water Handling Feature
Classic 37001 Iolar is featured in a two-page article in the latest issue of Motor Boat & Yachting magazine about rough-water handling in motor yachts. Written by her owner Tim Steel as part of...
Classic 45 ‘Hermione’ Returns to Neyland for Pre-Season Servicing
'Hermione' has now returned to base in Neyland, ahead of the new boating season. Mike accompanied her owner on the delivery passage from Torquay, with an interim fuel stop in Plymouth before...
Fold-Down Mast Installed on the Latest Classic 37
On the current build of the Classic 37, the installation of the custom fold-down mast is almost complete. Designed to reduce air draft when required, the system enables easier access to inland...
Bringing the Outdoors In…
The current Classic 37 build has progressed this week with the installation of the electronically operated side door. Beautifully engineered and integrated seamlessly into the wheelhouse structure,...
Immaculate DALE 28 Returns Home & Is Now Listed For Sale
We’re delighted to announce that the most recent DALE 28 built has returned to our base and is now officially listed for sale. This superb vessel represents everything DALE in twenty-eight feet—a...
DALE Nelson 38 Back At Base
We’re continuing to collect owners' boats as usual, most recently being Wetherby’ which Mike brought down from North Wales on a glorious autumn day. With an extremely high spec and built in 2007,...
Owner of DALE Classic 37001 Featured in Motorboat & Yachting Magazine
We’re delighted to share that Tim Steel, owner of DALE Classic 37001, has been featured once again in the December issue of Motorboat & Yachting Magazine. The magazine includes a popular regular...
Milestone Reached in New Classic 37 Build
The team have reached the next significant milestone in the build of our latest Classic 37 — the successful joining of the hull and superstructure. This stage marks an exciting moment in every DALE...
After Sales Team At Work
Jake, one of our aftersales engineers has been down in Torquay this week, carrying out scheduled servicing on a pair of Volvo D8's. All our engineers are fully trained and approved to look after our...
Iconic Dale Nelson Hull Takes Center Stage for Engine Lift
The first stage of the engine lift saw the hull carefully hauled out of the workshop and into the yard to provide access for the telehandler. Ideal dry weather and the support of our new...
“Now you don’t… soon you will!”
By this time next week — all being well — two brand-new Yanmar 440s will be lifted into place aboard the latest Classic 37. Final preparations are underway for the engine installation and shaft...
Sans Rival Returns for Winter Storage
We have just welcomed the first of our owners’ yachts back for winter storage, as DALE 40 Sans Rival returned to us by transport. Looking every bit as striking as the day she first departed, Sans...

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