Built in 1939 according to the International Third Rule.
HISTORY:
Vim, US-15 and Nyala, US-12 – photo by SallyAnne Santos
Vim, US-15 and Trivia, K-10 – photo by SallyAnne Santos
Vim, US-15 and Nyala, US-12 – photo by SallyAnne Santos
Vim, US-15 and Trivia, K-10 – photo by SallyAnne Santos
Vim, US-15 (1940)
Vim, US-15- photo by Jost Koerte
Vim, US-15- photo by Jost Koerte
SPECS:
| Sail Number | US-15 |
| International Rule | THIRD Rule |
| Year Built | 1939 |
| Designer | Olin J. Stephens |
| Builder | Henry B. Nevins, Inc. |
| Hull ID Number | design #: 279 |
| First Owner | Harold S. Vanderbilt |
| First Name | Vim |
| First Sail Number | US-15 |
| First Country | USA |
| Original Homeport | Newport, Rhode Island |
| Current Status / Condition | sailing |
| Construction | Wood, double planking |
| Length Overall | 21.18 m. |
| Length Waterline | 13.71 m. |
| Beam | 3.66 m. |
| Draft | 2.67 m. |
| Sail Area | 179 sq. m. |
| Displacement | 27.44 t. |