Resources
These resources are intended to provide comprehensive information for anyone interested in purchasing Fino. They include survey reports, registration documents and evidence of material purchases and service work. External links are also provided to some reference material and other sites you might find of value.
Yachtfish Marine
A link to Yachtfish Marine, who bought the original moulds for the Fino 30 and I believe will still make a replica to order. You’ll need deep pockets and will miss the joy of owning a classic original!
Walt Walters, Mister Lucky
An article on the Professional Boatbuilder website from Nov 21 by Dan Spurr about the excellent book by British historian Charles Lawrence, who undertook the formidable challenge of cataloging designer Walt Walters’ numerous designs and presenting them in a self-published softcover book. The chapter on the Fin 30 was another valuable resource for this website.
Survey report – April 2023
Survey completed on 14th April 2023 by Optimum Marine Surveys. No liability is extended to any third party who may see or be in possession of this report.
Registration certificate – SSR166769
United Kingdom Certificate of Registry. Expires 4th April 2029.
Price schedule – March 1970
A detailed price schedule with standard and optional equipment, with a transcription of an original copy to make details legible!
Motor Boating – May 1970
A three page article put together and then digitally enhanced from material found at finomarine.com. The second and third pages definitely belong together but it is possible that they were originally from a different edition of the magazine, or less likely from a different publication altogether. But worth scanning.
Miami Boat Show
A newspaper article (undated) reporting on the unveiling of the Fino 30 as “the piece de resistance of Miami International Boat Show”.
Invoice – TFE Trimmer
Restoration of two seat cushions
Invoice – SMG
Fusion BB100 Black Box Source with remote and Fusion 6″ True Marine Speakers