The Osprey is a fast racing boat with symmetric spinnaker and single trapeze
| Metric | Imperial | |
| Overall Length | 5.35 m | 17ft 6ins |
| Overall Beam | 1.75 m | 5ft 9ins |
| Minimum weight | 134 kgs | 295 lbs |
| Crew for racing | 2 or 3 | |
| Trapeze | 1 | |
| Main sail | 9.29 sq m | 100 sq ft |
| Genoa | 4.64 sq m | 50 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 17.2 sq m | 185 sq ft |
| Suggested Crew Weight | 130-210kg | |
| Mast | Aluminium or Carbon Fibre | |
| Boom | Aluminium or Carbon Fibre | |
| Spinnaker pole | Aluminium or Carbon Fibre | |
| RYA PN | 941 | |
| Designer | Ian Proctor | |
| Year designed | 1952 | |
The Osprey was originally built in wood but is available in GRP (glass-fibre reinforced plastic as well) since the mid-1960's. There are also a few composite versions around with GRP hull and wooden decks.
took over production in 2005, introducing the GRP/ FRP Mark IV. In 2016 Hartley introduced the latest version, the Mark V, using epoxy for the first time.
Contact sole supplier Hartley Boats Ltd or telephone 01332 369751.
More information on the class can be obtained from the Osprey Class Secretary, via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone 01835 870238.
