| Hughes Sailing Boats have been around for 45 years | | | | these vessels and did not believe in passing the costs |
| or more. They were established in this | | | | along to the consumer. Hughes was a believer in |
| country(Canada) by the Hughes Corporation in 1963. | | | | quality and wanted the best for consumers. |
| They have been manufacturers of fine sailing craft | | | | Sparkman and Stephens are also high end |
| since this time. They were founded in Willowdale, | | | | manufacturers of sailing vessels.Their high end |
| Ontario by two brothers They were originally the | | | | sailboats are available for purchase all over the world. |
| largest manufacturers of sailing vessels in Canada. | | | | They are available for use in yacht racing and other |
| Some of the sailboats they are the best known for | | | | boat races. |
| are the H24,H25 and H29.This company was bought | | | | Northstar was sold off in 1969 by Hughes. The |
| by Northstar steel in 1971 and the name of it was | | | | company was bought back in 1971 and renamed |
| changed. The design of these sailboats came from | | | | Hughes Boat Works. This company was Canadian. It |
| Sparkman and Stephens noted sailboat | | | | remained in Canadian hands until it's destruction by |
| manufacturers. Sparkman and Stephens are notable | | | | fire in 1971. The original Hughes Boat factory which |
| manufacturers of sailboats some of which are used in | | | | was located in Orangeville, Ontario was (as discussed) |
| The America's Cup and the Sydney Harbor boat race. | | | | destroyed by a fire.The factory is no longer |
| Howard Hughes himself influenced the the design of | | | | producing these sailing boats. |
| these Hughes boats and was proud of the | | | | Because of the tradition of making these boats to |
| craftsmanship and quality put forth by these vessels. | | | | last numerous models can still be had all over the |
| Hughes Sailing Boats are built to last through the ages | | | | world. A purchaser should look for Hughes Sailing |
| and only the best materials are used to craft these | | | | Boats. They are the number one standard for boat |
| vessels. These boats have been built for style and | | | | building and manufacturing in this country. Hughes |
| luxury as well as for speed and luxury. These | | | | Sailing Boats are known the world over for their |
| sailboats have excellent craftsmanship and are used | | | | quality and attention to detail. I think any serious |
| by the best yachtsmen in the world. | | | | sailing enthusiast would be interested in Hughes Sailing |
| Howard Hughes himself was involved in the styling | | | | Boats for their attention and possible purchase. I |
| and sale of these vessels. He also influenced the | | | | think this vessel would make an excellent pleasure or |
| superior workmanship that goes into each vessel. He | | | | racing sailboat. A boating enthusiast should consider |
| did not put a price tag on the work that went into | | | | for purchase. |