Hardy 42 hybrid: Cockwells reinvents classic trawler as diesel-electric cruiser

Cockwells has launched the first of its new generation Hardys after buying the brand last year. And it’s a diesel-electric hybrid version of the Hardy 42.

The boat is a timeless well-proven model, around 30 of which have been built over the past 18 years. Previous owner Windboats started the build by laminating the hull and superstructure but the remaining 70% of the work has been completed by Cockwells at its Mylor Creek facility in Cornwall.

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