Here’s a first rate cruising sailboat that falls just within the range of possibility for the home builder. Moderate displacement and a generous rig guarantee sparkling performance.

The long keel and hollow garboards ensure a strong, low stressed hull structure well suited to the amateur builder as well as the rigors of long distance voyaging.

Construction: Cold molded

Length: 40 ft 9 in
Length waterline: 32 ft 6 in

Beam: 11 ft 7 in
Draft: 5 ft 9 in

Displacement: 21,500 lbs

Sail area: 843 sq ft

Building time: 10,000 hours
Skill level: High

Design #160: 8 Sheets