David Thomas
British designer David Thomas (1932–2014) created several successful Quarter Tonners. His boats, including designs like Purple Haze (1977 prototype for the well-known Bolero), emphasized light-air performance with generous sail plans, good upwind ability, and competitive IOR optimization. Some examples featured innovative or rule-stretching features for racing in events like the Quarter Ton Cup.
| Name | Designer | Year Built ▲ | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Thomas | 1968 | 31.0 ft | ||
| David Thomas | 1968 | 31.0 ft | ||
| David Thomas | 1977 | 25.0 ft | ||
| David Thomas | 1978 | 32.5 ft | ||
| David Thomas | 1978 | 30.0 ft | ||
| David Thomas | 1979 | 25.0 ft | ||
| David Thomas | 1981 | 32.5 ft | ||
| David Thomas | 1983 | 29.0 ft | ||
| David Thomas | 1983 | 36.0 ft | ||
| David Thomas | 1985 | 38.0 ft | ||
| David Thomas | 1989 | 35.2 ft | ||
| David Thomas | 1991 | 32.2 ft | ||
| David Thomas | n/a | 25.5 ft | ||
| David Thomas | n/a | 27.8 ft | ||
| David Thomas | n/a | 23.0 ft | ||
| David Thomas | n/a | 26.6 ft | ||
| David Thomas | n/a | 23.0 ft | ||
| David Thomas | n/a | 19.0 ft |
