As I recall, Yorkies were available either fully-finished from the factory,
or as kits in various stages of completion. A factory-finished Yorkie can be
a reasonable boat (depending on the intended use) assuming it has been kept
up and is in good condition -- with the kit boats, it's anyone's guess. They
do have a whole lot of freeboard and tend to be rather roomy for their size,
and can make good liveaboards. I have no idea at all how they sail. Marinas
in Southern California are full of them.

--
Karin Conover-Lewis
Fair and Balanced since 1959
klc dot lewis at centurytel dot net


"Steve" wrote in message
...
I normally refrain from negative comments however, there is cause to be
concerned in this instance.

From what I know/remember, they were very cheaply built.. There was a
serious problem with the hull to deck joint that cause some boats to ship
water when sailed hard and 'rail down'. They were lightly/poorly built
and
suffered after a few years of coastal service.

The only Yorktowns I am personally familiar with were 'marina queens' and
primarily liveaboard boats because they had a roomy interior.

If anyone would like to take exception to these observation, they are
welcome, but every boat has it's critic and the OP wanted info.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions