A Mylor based boatbuilder have been nominated for a coveted industry award - urging people to take part in a public vote.

Following Cockwells' acquisition of the Hardy Marine brand in 2020, the first Hardy to be completed by the Mylor boatbuilder and launched in Cornish waters – the Hardy 42 – has been shortlisted in the New Powered Vessel category of the 2022 Classic Boat Awards.

The Classic Boat Awards, in association with Classic Marine, celebrate the best newly-built boats and restorations in the world of classic and traditional boatbuilding.

The traditional Hardy 42, designed by Andrew Wolstenholme, has long been the serious cruiser's choice and offers a smooth ride at more than 25 knots with her standard twin 440hp Yanmar installation, even in adverse weather conditions.

Hardy motor yachts can be customised to match the clients' precise requirements and this first Hardy 42 to benefit from Cockwells' expertise is no exception.

Founder and Managing Director, Dave Cockwell, explains:

"Having inherited a Hardy 42 that was already in build when we acquired Hardy's assets, it was our task to complete the craft for owners who planned to explore the inland waterways of Europe under electric power but wished to retain the renowned seakeeping capabilities of the original design for offshore passages.

"This not only provided us with the opportunity to build our first hybrid diesel/electric motor yacht – the Hardy 42 Hybrid that was launched at the Southampton International Boat Show in 2021. It also enabled us to demonstrate the complex technical capabilities that we have gained through custom-building Duchy Motor Launches and state-of-the-art superyacht tenders."

Further customisation of this particular Hardy 42 included incorporating an Empirbus digital switching system to enable full control.

Monitoring of all the vessel's systems via Raymarine displays in the wheelhouse and flybridge helm positions.

Also a sophisticated fuel transfer system; modifications to the standard folding mast and helm console to ease transit beneath low-slung canal bridges, and the installation of an additional companionway between the aft deck and saloon.

Dave Cockwell added:

"We are delighted that the Hardy 42 has been shortlisted in this prestigious industry awards scheme and hope that the public will show their support by voting for us."

Winners of the Classic Boat Awards 2022 will be announced in the May issue of Classic Boat magazine and on their website.

Click here to find out how to cast your vote - selecting Hardy 42.

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